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Easy Lobster Pasta

January 6, 2021 Leave a Comment
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Our food routine consists of about 8 different meals that either take less than 20 minutes to make or can be prepared in batch and in advance. Does this sound familiar? This one fits the bill and is definitely worth… Continue Reading →

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Peanut Butter Pie

December 18, 2020 Leave a Comment
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I’m a lover of peanut butter and I crave it regularly…as highlighted through some recent posts, my PB Brownies…and my Double Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Sandwiches. Here’s another way I’m getting my fix… Also, this pie is dead simple. If you want… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN chocolate cake, cream cheese, gluten-free, gluten-free option, no-bake, peanut, peanut butter, peanut butter chocolate

Chicken Tacos

December 10, 2020 Leave a Comment
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It’s that time again. Time to bring out the wet naps, roll up your sleeves and get elbow deep in some tacos. The chicken filling takes a while to braise but the great thing about it is that they more… Continue Reading →

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Browned Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake

December 7, 2020 Leave a Comment
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I’ve baked my share of pumpkin coffee cakes and this is by far my fave!!! The PSL vibe of this cake is strong and browned butter always elevates any baked good. Browned Butter Pumpkin Coffee Cake 1 cup canned pumpkin… Continue Reading →

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Opera Creams

December 3, 2020 Leave a Comment
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I was looking for an easy no-bake, gluten-free dessert and stumbled on this one. I had never heard of ‘Opera Creams’…must be one of those vintage desserts?!?! I must try them. The original recipe didn’t include the pistachio pudding mix… Continue Reading →

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Dark Chocolate, Tahini and Sea Salt Cookies

November 23, 2020 Leave a Comment
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This is currently one of my favorite adult cookies! They have the richness of a good PB cookie and the bitterness from dark chocolate. Don’t forget to put top them with a good sprinkle of flaked sea salt for a… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN chocolate, cookies, cream cheese frosting, dark chocolate, sesame, tahini

Banofee Cupcakes

November 14, 2020 Leave a Comment
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Every now and then I get nostalgic about my time spent in London. Somehow the fondest memories were always food related and Banoffee pie ranks high on the list. I’ve posted on banoffee pie before but this time I’ve borrowed… Continue Reading →

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Mini Cinnamon Buns

May 19, 2020 1 Comment
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I love the bite sized treats! They are a guilty pleasure but given their petite size, they rank low on the guilt scale. Also, these are a cinch to make more than likely, you have all the ingredients on hand.… Continue Reading →

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Sweet Chili Miso Glazed Octopus

May 5, 2020 Leave a Comment
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Don’t let this leggy sea creature frighten you. Preparing octopus is simple and much of the work can be done in advance. For a more detailed tutorial, see this post. In the time of social distancing, I’ve had to dig… Continue Reading →

IN THE KITCHEN bbq, farro, glaze, miso, octopus, salad, sweet chili

Carbonara

April 30, 2020 Leave a Comment
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Done right, this dish is luscious and silky. Done wrong, you’ll end up with chunky scrambled eggs. People can be picky about their Carbonara. I like it cheesy, garlicky and my bacon crisp! Also, his is one pasta I like… Continue Reading →

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Welcome to the T! I’m Val, a creative insomniac living with my Newfoundlander pup in Toronto. My pages are filled with my adventures outside of work and the life I share with my friends & family. Through my posts, I hope to share them with you too! Thanks for visiting and hope to see you again very soon!

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