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My Paris Kitchen by David Lebovitz

Barbara Bamber — Fri, 25 Jul 2014 03:00:31 +0000

I had declared a moratorium on the purchase of new cookbooks due to the looming scarcity of allotted shelf space in my kitchen. And.. long days of work have been running together into a blur of busy and I’ve had to take a reprieve.. a “breather from blogging” in order to keep life from spinning […]

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Grilled Peach Salad with Honeyed Rhubarb

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 26 Jun 2014 15:03:38 +0000

With a long weekend ahead, there will be lots of camping and hiking going on! We’re fortunate to live a short drive away from the Rocky Mountains.. be careful on those roads and watch out for wildlife! Aside from hiking, here’s someone who loves the off-leash park.. so we’ll be doing lots of that as […]

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Gluten-Free Rhubarb Scones with a Pink Lemonade Glaze

Barbara Bamber — Fri, 20 Jun 2014 19:48:33 +0000

And just like that, the morning after a week confined to a rain-smothered earth.. we’re roused by the weak but determined rays of sun breaking through the cloudy morning skies. Fragrant wet grass breathes as we celebrate.. the last of the rain moving off into the distance by the cool wind’s gentle nudging of clouds. […]

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Easy Strawberry Balsamic Chicken Recipe

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 17 Jun 2014 16:45:06 +0000

This is one of my favorite weeknight chicken recipes with a few new additions to make it appear so much more complicated a recipe than it really is.. Simple chicken quarters (thigh and drumstick) are stuffed with basil leaves and boursin then baked.. Top with slices of strawberry, drizzle with a balsamic glaze and sprinkle […]

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Matrimonial Cake Granola

Barbara Bamber — Sun, 18 May 2014 16:03:02 +0000

I have a thing for weddings.. and Date Squares! Here in Western Canada they’re sometimes called Matrimonial Cake because of wedding traditions that go back to ancient times that involved cakes and sweetmeats that were crumbled and tossed over the bride and groom’s head for good luck. If they ran out of cake crumbs, the […]

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Spicy Mexican Taco Bites

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 14 May 2014 13:54:27 +0000

I am a “yes” person, you know, the one who says “sure” before they think through the commitment. Maybe that comes with being an optimist? ♥ I’m certain there’s always time to fit everything in. Some days my timing works effortlessly and I seem to flow from one project to another. Other days, everything is […]

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Wildflower Honey Recipe for Mother’s Day

Barbara Bamber — Sat, 10 May 2014 17:59:18 +0000

Sometimes.. it is suddenly the day before Mother’s Day and you’ve forgotten to buy a gift. If you’re looking for a homemade gift that you can make in a hurry .. this one is perfect! My heart skipped a beat when I saw Cathy’s Wildflower Honey Recipe on her beautiful, peaceful blog Word and Herbs […]

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Pansy Wacky Cake

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 05:02:22 +0000

Smidge: “Sorry can’t make it to the bbq, going to be in Hawaii.. jk What can I bring?? A birthday cake??” G: “A cake would be nice.” Smidge: “Any allergies, besides Gluten-Free?” G: “No Eggs! Banana! Pineapple! Almonds!” Yikes, a gluten-free cake that doesn’t use eggs? Well, Smidge is not one to back down from […]

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White Tara Breakfast Bowl Recipe

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:40:22 +0000

Life can be so difficult.. it can help to practice yoga and meditation.. to turn inward for peace. I love the directed meditation in yoga classes and have found some meditation recordings online that I return to time and again. ♥ Buddhism is fascinating, with its stories of gods and goddesses… Buddhas and Bodhisattvas Saraswati […]

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Reboot with Joe Day Three

Barbara Bamber — Tue, 15 Apr 2014 13:33:54 +0000

Today was a crazy day, both Katie and I had last minute appointments to get our hair done! So the third and final day got of our Reboot with Joe Cleanse was off to a bumpy start. I had my usual morning coffee and had to run out the door for a 9 am appointment. […]

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Reboot with Joe Day Two

Barbara Bamber — Mon, 14 Apr 2014 13:22:21 +0000

I woke up relieved that my headache was gone and I was surprisingly happy to continue on with my Reboot with Joe cleanse. I am not the kind of girl who usually gets past one day of any cleanse, so this was a surprise. Headache gone, rested, we brought out the ingredients for our morning […]

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Reboot with Joe

Barbara Bamber — Sun, 13 Apr 2014 15:34:17 +0000

As I’m typing this, visions of all sorts of snacks are floating through my mind. It’s amazing how responsive our minds are to the foods we typically eat from day to day. Right now, it’s telling me that I’m supposed to have an Elevate Me bar, because that’s what I always have. I’m on a […]

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Vegan + Raw Mint Cacao Chip Smoothie

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 01:20:45 +0000

I’m not sure when I began to think I wasn’t enough. Not pretty enough, funny enough, smart enough, talented enough, desirable enough. For me it began in junior high, right around that critical age where self-image is unformed, tender even, and vulnerable to hurtful remarks and comments. ♥ I decided that I wanted to be […]

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Pad Tofu Long Song

Barbara Bamber — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 05:17:20 +0000

One of our favorite dishes at The King and I restaurant is their Pad Kai Long Song. Traditionally this dish, also know as Swimming Rama, is made with succulent strips of tender chicken sauteed in a peanut sauce then served on a bed of spinach. It’s got something to do with the savory peanut sauce […]

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Gluten-Free Mayer Lemon and Blueberry Granola

Barbara Bamber — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 05:07:06 +0000

When my son Phil was born, we lived in a bungalow with only two bedrooms on the main floor. I loved that first home, it had an award winning rock garden out front that was planted by the first owner. But only two bedrooms, so I decorated the office just at the bottom of the […]

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