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Broccoli Salad

Recipe This recipe is slightly different than the usual broccoli salad that I make. Adding the broccoli slaw gives this salad an extra crunch. You can add raisins and sunflower seeds if you wish. This is a sweet and creamy … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping

Recipe I love peanut butter; in fact I always say if I had to pick one food item to take to a deserted island, it would be a jar of peanut butter. Put peanut butter with ice cream and you … Continue reading

Butterscotch Confetti Squares

Recipe I’m keeping it simple today folks. I have company coming for the weekend and was looking through my recipes for an easy dessert to have on hand. I found this old, classic recipe and it’s perfect; quick to make … Continue reading

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