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Strawberry Butter Streusel Muffins
Recipe This recipe comes from a customer and loyal reader of my recipe columns. Other recipes she has shared with me have been winners, so there’s no doubt that the following will be delicious. With strawberries in season, this is … Continue reading
Houseplant Tips & Tricks
You may have noticed lately that houseplants are all the rage – and I’m here for it! My house is home to over 30 different leafy babies and I think it’s a wonderful way to connect with nature inside our … Continue reading
Getting Creative with Water Conservation
Getting Creative with Water Conservation Did you know that 71% of the earth is covered in water, and of that 71%, only 0.5% is available to us as fresh drinkable water?! This is why preserving and conserving this precious resource … Continue reading
Lemon Pesto Vegetable Skewers
Recipe As some of you may know by now, my daughter is a vegetarian, so I’m always looking for recipes to make when she comes over. I found this one and thought it was the perfect summer dish to try … Continue reading
Hiking with Your Furry Friend
Hiking with Your Furry Friend It’s officially hiking season, which means I’m bringing my new puppy out on the trails! Here are a few basic guidelines I have been following to keep my pup happy and safe on our adventures: … Continue reading
Maple Turmeric Orzo and Chicken Salad
Recipe This recipe comes from one of my daughter’s best friends. It’s so quick and easy, but full of flavour! The maple syrup adds a wonderful sweetness that compliments the spice of the turmeric – which also has potent anti-inflammatory … Continue reading
Garlic Butter Smashed Sweet Potatoes
Recipe I haven’t been a sweet potato fan all my life, but as I’ve gotten older and have tried them prepared in different ways, I can now say I enjoy them. I have grown to love sweet potato fries dipped … Continue reading
Classic Macaroni Salad
Recipe I know what you’re thinking, “everyone knows how to make macaroni salad.” I’ve been making it for years and would just “wing it” when it came to the dressing. Last week when I was making it to have with … Continue reading
Local Hippie’s weekly tip – “Leave No Trace” Living
Welcome to Local Hippie’s weekly tip for living a greener life! Each week we will provide you with a quick tip to help you reduce your carbon footprint and change the world. “Leave No Trace” Living Mother Earth can be … Continue reading
Rhubarb Shortbread Bars
Rhubarb Shortbread Bars A thick and buttery shortbread crust, topped with a layer of simple rhubarb filling, and topped with even more tender shortbread. Grenadine is the secret ingredient in this recipe that makes these rhubarb bars bright red and … Continue reading
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