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Christmas Finger Foods

Years ago, one of my Christmas traditions was to participate in a cookie exchange. With young children underfoot, year after year I somehow made twelve dozen Nanaimo bars. (Do you know how hard it is to cut through that chocolate … Continue reading

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What to do with ALL THAT Zucchini?

If you’ve planted a zucchini, you’re probably feeling like I am right now. One tiny seed planted in the spring has produced more zucchini than I can keep up with. So today I’m creating a Throwback Thursday post. Here, in … Continue reading

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Personalized Veggies ‘n Dip

This one definitely comes under the “Why didn’t I think of that?’ category. I pinned it last week, as I thought it was such a good idea. It makes more sense than having everyone crowd around one plate of veggies. … Continue reading

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Crab Cakes with Lemon Dill Sauce

My family loves these. The first time I had a crab cake was at Hugo’s in Victoria about five years ago. I wondered how I had lived for so long without eating these delectable little appies. They have been a … Continue reading

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Olive Cheese Puffs

This recipe comes from the original Best of Bridge (the red one). I make these every year at Christmas. They’re one of Den’s favourites. Unfortunately, he told me that he didn’t get any of them this year. They disappear quickly … Continue reading

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Blue Cheese and Walnut Wafers

These are an easy holiday appetizer and they pack a lot of flavour. I use a food processor to mix the indredients, but the trick is not to overmix. They will start to take on a bluish tinge which isn’t … Continue reading

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