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Old Fashion Sour Cream Cut-Out Cookies
Recipe I made these last year and they were my favourite cookie on the tray. A cut-out cookie with a touch of nutmeg flavour and cake-like softness. You may be tempted to replace the shortening with butter, but the shortening … Continue reading
Airline’s New ‘Passing Gas’ Policy. Triple Masking May Be Mandatory.
Booking an overnight flight to Europe and reading about all the erratic behaviour by airline passengers lately — I’m thinking that passing my pre-boarding COVID test might not be my biggest problem… passing gas might be.Amid the fighting and biting, … Continue reading
Crab and Shrimp Rangoon Dip
Recipe My friend and I decided to adjust the original recipe for Rangoon Dip by adding shrimp and cheddar cheese to it and we think it turned out delicious; a hot, cheesy dip that you would order off a menu … Continue reading
Our Parliament Is Now In Session —Let The Trash Talking And Back Biting Begin!
By tradition, members of the 44th Canadian Parliament took their seats in the House of Commons last week with the Usher of the Black Rod banging on the chamber’s door three times with his trademark ebony staff. This simple 671-year-old … Continue reading
Christmas Oreo Balls
Recipe These no-bake Oreo Balls are super easy to make and use only a few ingredients. Give them as Christmas gifts, add them to your cookie exchange trays or make a batch for your family to enjoy! Christmas Oreo Balls … Continue reading
Tim Hortons Partners With Justin Bieber. Yeah, Like Canadian Tire And Kanye West!
So about three years ago No Frills launched their ‘Hauler’ line of clothing and to match the store itself, all items are yellow. I thought great — that’s where I want to buy my bright yellow boxer shorts, scarves, T-shirts … Continue reading
Homemade Potato Soup
Recipe If I had to pick a favourite family recipe that I’ve been eating since I was a kid; homemade potato soup would definitely be one of the top 5. My mom would serve each steaming bowl with a dollop … Continue reading
Low Carb Taco Casserole
Recipe My friend shared this delicious recipe with me that her family enjoys. Even if you are not eating low carb, you’ll enjoy this light but flavourful casserole that is quick and easy to make. It’s also a great way … Continue reading
My New Family Doctor Is Also The Clinic’s Assistant/Receptionist/Cleaning Lady
Have you noticed that our healthcare system is overworked, under appreciated and shrinking faster than a violet under a UV lamp?!?“Knock knock.”“Who’s there?”“Collin.”“Collin who?”“Collin all doctors! Collin all doctors! Five million Canadians need to book an appointment!” I was not … Continue reading
My “Pandemic Pinky Promise Procedure”— Trust Will Set Us Free.
This gd &#%! No good X!!X! Hellish ^?$! of a s**t show pandemic is making us all a little screwy!We’ve gone from lockdowns to grand openings four times in four waves. We almost had the original COVID-19 cornered and then … Continue reading
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