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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

Slow Cooker Potato and Ham Soup

Recipe This soup is hearty and delicious and a perfect comfort meal as the weather turns colder. I made it the other day for supper; preparing it in the morning before I went to work. A quick mash of the … Continue reading

This week’s tip is one that is near and dear to my heart: Donate & buy second hand clothing!

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 one that is near … Continue reading

Mummy Dogs

Recipe This is the Halloween version of “Pigs In A Blanket” which is always a crowd favourite. I made these one year for a Halloween party that my kids were hosting, and they were disappearing before I could line them … Continue reading

Shrimp, Celery and White Bean Salad

Recipe During the summer I was given this recipe by one of our readers, who is also a friend of the family. She told me it’s delicious and would be a great recipe for my column. It’s a wonderful combination … Continue reading

Harvest Chicken Casserole

Recipe This recipe contains some fall favourites. It makes a large casserole for a group. It’s also a perfect and healthy dish to prep for weekday lunches. Feel free to season it to your taste. Harvest Chicken Casserole • 2 … Continue reading

Crunchy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Recipe Do you need to make a quick dessert for something and don’t have a lot of time or maybe you are just craving something sweet? Then you will like this recipe. It’s super quick to make, easy, and delicious; … Continue reading