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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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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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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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Carrot Cake Loaf

March 30, 2020 Leave a Comment
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Slathered with a generous heap of cream cheese frosting, this loaf is delish, completely unfussy and comes together in a pinch. Carrot Cake Loaf 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups well packed grated carrots 2 eggs 1… Continue Reading →

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Basic Shortbread

February 10, 2020 Leave a Comment
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This is the shortbread from my childhood and quite possibly one of the first cookies I ever learned to bake. The recipe came right off the back of the Canada Cornstarch box and is commonly baked with a half piece… Continue Reading →

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Whole Roasted Fish

November 25, 2019 Leave a Comment
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This isn’t really a ‘recipe’ but more of a tutorial. Once you’ve figured out the timing, be creative and stuff the cavity of the fish with other aromatics including sliced lemon, Sambal Olek, ginger, Miso butter, Kaffir lime leaves or… Continue Reading →

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Browned Butter Chai Coffee Cake

November 11, 2019 Leave a Comment
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This is a take on one of my favourite coffee cakes. The batter is identical except for browning the butter and the addition of some new spices. Enjoy this cake with a generous sprinkling of icing sugar and a hot… Continue Reading →

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Easy Cinnamon Coffee Cake

October 28, 2019 Leave a Comment
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Years ago, this was a go to recipe for me. I was a beginner baker and the results were always amazing. The original recipe came from my good friend’s mom but it has evolved a bit over time. You can… Continue Reading →

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Three Layer Carrot Cake Birthday Cake

September 24, 2019 Leave a Comment
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I’ve posted on carrot cakes before and even carrot cake cheesecake. This one particular cake was created with a very special grandma and young boy in mind. A grand 3-layer cake was perfect for a celebration! The cake requires no fancy mixer. A… 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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