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Corned Beef and Cabbage Recipe

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Have you ever had Corned Beef and Cabbage for St. Patrick’s Day? It was one of the most popular dishes served in the Irish pub where I worked but did you know that it’s not really a traditional meal for St. Patrick’s Day in Ireland? You see, back in the day, pork was a much […]

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Steak and Guinness Pie Recipe

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One of my favorite things about visiting England was checking out some of the local pubs. No, not for a few drinks, but for some delicious British pub food. I tried out several different quintessential pub dishes during my visit – cottage pie, bangers and mash, and of course, steak and ale pie. When I […]

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French Canadian Tourtiere

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Tourtiere is a French Canadian meat pie. It is one of the traditional dishes served at the feast on Christmas Eve in Quebec and is a family favorite of ours.  I have fond memories of growing up in Quebec and Tourtiere definitely figures prominently in them. Do note that as with my dishes like this, […]

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30 Minute Sheet Pan Beef Fajitas

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It’s that time of year again. Back to school! Doesn’t it feel like everything shifts into high gear from here? All those new school year activities along with Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Christmas coming up? It’s a busy busy time and if you’re like me, you’re looking for some time-savers.  This is how dinner should be: […]

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Mouthwatering Burger Recipes to Try This Summer

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Mmmm. There is nothing like a good burger! I’m not a big fan of those from fast food joints but a homemade juicy burger coming fresh off the BBQ is divine. That’s why I have a list of mouthwatering burger recipes that I want to try out this summer.  What are your favourite burger toppings? […]

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Red Wine Rosemary Garlic Butter Rub Marinated Sirloin Tip Roast Recipe

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Whether you serve it for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or just because it’s Tuesday, this roast recipe is simple and scrumptious! Red Wine Rosemary Garlic Butter Rub Marinated Sirloin Tip Roast recipe is always a hit in our home. We’ve had really big family gatherings on Thanksgiving – often ending with our traditional Gagen family cutthroat Scrabble […]

Between work, school, chores and extracurriculars, many families find it difficult to squeeze in the time to really connect. Many parents feel as though they are constantly on the go, over scheduled and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of raising a family. In fact, even with the use of technology and screen time, there are several […]

It is not always easy to find time to pray. It should be. Or at least, I think it should be. But, in my world, it’s not. And that makes me sad. I can’t remember how many times this thought has passed through my mind. Yet, I haven’t really done anything productive to address this […]

Dessert doesn’t get much easier than this. When it’s hot out, the last thing I want to do is to be fussing in a hot kitchen. I love to cook but an overheated Cyn is not a happy Cyn. I want quick, simple recipes keep the kitchen cool. If they cool us off as we […]

how to hygge in summer

Most people associate hygge with winter. They picture a roaring fire in the fireplace, wrapping up in cozy blankets, and sipping hot cocoa on a cold winter’s evening. Cozy, right? But you can still be cozy in the summertime. Hygge is all about slowing down the hamster wheel and embracing those sweet little moments. For […]