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Tag: holidays

Delicious and Festive Cheese Fondue

Delicious and Festive Cheese Fondue

It’s a Fondue Holiday! I sincerely believe that enjoying a delicious and festive cheese fondue is an unforgettable experience with friends and family. Growing up Swiss-German-Canadian, a delicious hot Swiss fondue was one of my all-time favourite dinners, and it was such a treat to […]

December 27, 2020
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T’is The Season Of Ornaments And Love

T’is The Season Of Ornaments And Love

T’is the season of ornaments and love. I have so many memories of a bright pine tree with a star on top, of the smell of fresh pine and sap in our living room (a bit of cold air lingering after my Dad brought the […]

December 6, 2020
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Hygge for the Heart (and Holidays): Top 8 Best Ways For Cozy Connection

Hygge for the Heart (and Holidays): Top 8 Best Ways For Cozy Connection

This year I felt the spirit of the holidays more than I have in a long time. Running on snowy roads lit by Christmas lights on houses, watching Christmas music videos that my housemate loves, hanging up red and sparkly decorations in our kitchen and […]

December 27, 2017
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Doing Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love (& Pie)

Doing Ordinary Things with Extraordinary Love (& Pie)

Baked golden pastry, warmed butter, cinnamon, rain falling outside… Last week we made pumpkin pie together and we tried a new recipe for both the pastry and the pumpkin filling. I live in a community house duplex for folks on various journeys towards wellness. Baking […]

November 15, 2017
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