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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

Make Ahead Salad

Recipe This salad is meant to be made ahead of time which is perfect for the holidays, potlucks or dinner parties, because you aren’t rushing around to make it at the last minute. It’s full of flavour, and because you … Continue reading