Knives 101 – Different Knives for Different Uses

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A few days ago I went grocery shopping, and as I was paying, the cashier asked me if I was collecting stamps. “Stamps for what?” I asked. “Stamps for new knives” she enthusiastically replied. To be honest, I’d never really given much thought to knives before. I mean, I have a set that I got when I first moved out many moons ago, but I took my stamp and went on my merry way. Later, I was flipping through the knife brochure that came with my stamp and after about page 6, I started thinking – why are there so many different types? What knife is for what? Do you really need 18 or will two do? As it turns out, you do! Here’s a breakdown of what makes one knife different from another.

How to find great gifts at any budget for the hostess

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Every family or group of friends has that one person who loves to host parties, and there are lots of great gifts for the hostess.

Fall soups and stews: What you need in your kitchen

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Get cozy in the kitchen with warm, hearty fall soups and stews. Don't feel like cooking? Try a new multi pot or blender that does it for you.

Sweet Christmas treats your family will love

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Christmas baking is in full swing at my house and it's time to stock up on sweet treats for the holiday season.

Prepare for back to school with some brain food – Shelly’s...

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I’ve been experimenting with brain food lately, and found a recipe that takes all of those nutrients and combines them into one delicious energy bar. Although they’re chock full of healthy ingredients, they taste almost like a chocolate bar. The local coffee shop sells them and calls them ‘Brain Bites,’ but I just call them delicious.   I whipped up a batch of these little gems today – check out the recipe and my photos for the steps to make them.

Cuisinart 11-piece knife set review

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Having a knife set makes such a difference when prepping and serving a meal. Today I'm reviewing the Cuisinart 11-piece knife set.

Creamy pumpkin soup to warm you up on a cool night

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Looking for a simple and tasty recipe for a cool Fall night? Check out our recipe for creamy pumpkin soup that doesn't contain any dairy.

It’s a bumper crop of Blueberry recipes – Shelly’s Friday Favourites

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Out where I live, the hills are alive with the color blue. Thanks to a bumper year for the amazing blueberry we’re all enjoying more of this sweet fruit than ever, and with my cupboards literally covered in them, I’ve had to think of some creative ways to use them.

Christmas baking tips and tricks

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Christmas baking is easy, fun, and something many people choose to do as part of their holiday traditons. Here's a few tips to get you to the finish line.

Homemade Pizza – Ideal Comfort Food for Fall

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I’ve got some news for you folks. You may not want to hear it, but it’s inevitable. Yes, it’s true; summer is coming to an end. Sigh. Fall is right around the corner, and with it will come even shorter days, cooler nights, and a whole lot of wet stuff falling from the sky. But it’s not all bad news, because fall is synonymous with many awesome things, including delicious comfort food. So rather than mourn the end of another summer season, let’s embrace the fact that the season of warm, gluttonous, nap-inducing food is upon us. Food like homemade, hot, cheesy, toasty, oven baked pizza.