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Fresh Berry Tart

Recipe A delicious fresh berry tart with a buttery, crisp, shortbread crust filled with either fresh blueberries or strawberries, (or a combination of both) and glazed with jelly. The crust compliments the flavour and texture of the fresh berries and … Continue reading

This week’s tip: We’re feeling inspired by the spring weather, so this week’s tip is to skip the dryer and hang your clothes outside!

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: We’re feeling inspired by … Continue reading

7 Layer Dip

Recipe The warmer weather is here which means more get-togethers with family and friends; and therefore it’s time to up my dip game! I often make nacho dip for our parties, but this dip goes above and beyond when you … Continue reading

Old Fashioned Rhubarb Pudding Cake Recipe

Recipe I’m not going to lie to you; I haven’t made this recipe yet. It’s been circulating around the internet and it caught my attention. Any recipe that looks like a good use for the rhubarb growing in my garden … Continue reading

Hot Spinach Dip

Recipe This cheesy version of spinach dip is a favourite. It takes just minutes to put together and will be the first thing eaten at your next gathering. The most important part of making this recipe is to be sure … Continue reading

Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars

Recipe Every second week the staff at Around & About/ Paperworks has a theme day to raise money that will be donated to a charity at the end of the year. A couple weeks ago our theme was Mexican culture. … Continue reading

Baked Mozzarella and Parmesan Tomatoes

Recipe Baked tomatoes are a simple yet incredibly delicious side dish or appetizer for any occasion. We, including myself, forget that tomatoes can be cooked and served as a vegetable. Roasting tomatoes really brings out their sweetness and makes them … Continue reading

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks

Recipe Cauliflower steaks are oven roasted with simple seasonings like salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. They are a great meat alternative or a delicious side dish. I made these on the weekend as a side dish and roasting the … Continue reading

Spanish Rice and Chicken

Recipe This is a tasty and easy to make casserole with good flavour that is not overly bold. Spanish Rice and Chicken • 1 broiler/fryer chicken, cut up • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp celery salt • 1 … Continue reading

Easy Mexican Casserole

Recipe If you love Mexican food and easy meals, then this casserole is for you. Serve with a salad and you have a meal! Ingredients • 1 pound lean ground beef • 1/2 cup chopped onion • ¾ cup of … Continue reading