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Sour Cream Cut Out Cookies

Recipe These cookies are soft and nearly cake-like and the dough is dependable and nice to work with. The secret is a little bit of sour cream mixed into the dough. It doesn’t affect the flavour but ensures that the … Continue reading

Similar to last week, this week’s tip isn’t exactly a tip – it’s a recipe! – Meatless Shepherd’s Pie

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. Similar to last week, this week’s tip isn’t … Continue reading

This week’s tip isn’t exactly a tip – it’s a craft! A low-waste, low-impact, Christmas craft.

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. This week’s tip isn’t exactly a tip – … Continue reading

Chubby Hubby Clusters

Recipe If you’re looking for an easy, no-bake goodie to add to your cookie tray, these Chubby Hubby Clusters are absolutely delicious. Chocolate, peanut butter, pretzels, and peanuts all come together to make a perfect little treat. No baking required. … Continue reading

Overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Recipe I love these make ahead breakfast casseroles, especially at this time of year when life is busy and I have more overnight guests. This casserole is loaded with sausage, peppers, cheese and Italian flavour! Serve with a fresh fruit … Continue reading

This week’s tip is short and sweet: shop local!

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. This week’s tip is short and sweet: shop … Continue reading

Shrimp Platter

Recipe ‘Tis the season to entertain and if you are like me, you have your regular favourite appetizers and dips that you like to serve. I think Nacho dip is a common dip found at most parties and the following … Continue reading

This week’s tip: be earth-friendly with your Christmas lights!

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. This week’s tip: be earth-friendly with your Christmas … Continue reading

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Recipe Don’t you love when you find and try a new recipe and it’s a winner!? I made this casserole last week and it was a hit. I know it’s a success when I don’t have any leftovers. It is … Continue reading

This week’s tip: choose an environmentally-friendly Christmas tree option!

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. This week’s tip: choose an environmentally-friendly Christmas tree … Continue reading