One of the markers of being a Pace (my family's last name) is having an insatiable sweet tooth. My cousin, and classically trained chef, Heather has found a way to have your cake and eat it too. By using whole, quality, nutrient-dense ingredients she creates desserts that satisfy your sweet tooth, but are high in good fats, have no refined sugar, are gluten-free and VERY … [Read more...] about Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
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Thanksgiving Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Recipes
Thanksgiving and the Holiday Season evoke such a sense of nostalgia. Unlike Chandler Bing, I was fortunate enough to have a childhood with wonderful memories of family and good food. Though I want to recreate the memories of my childhood, the idea of cooking a feast with a two and three-year-old "helping" is enough to send me into panic mode. Of course, I'm happy to … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Recipes
Weeknight Meal Solutions: Rich, Flavourful Tomato Sauce
As the weather gets a bit cooler... well at least in the evenings, I've found my self a little more excited to make dinner, so I will definitely be sharing more recipes over the next little while. With that said, this one in particular is great to make no matter the weather. It is, hands down, our favourite quick pasta dinner in our house. I hope you enjoy it … [Read more...] about Weeknight Meal Solutions: Rich, Flavourful Tomato Sauce
Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
Anyone who has planted zucchini this year is likely at the point where they have more than they know what to do with (thank Katja for loading us up :) )I feel like it's a bit oxymoronic to describe a bread recipe as "Double Chocolate." It's more of a bread-like dessert. With four cups of shredded zucchini and a cup of whole wheat flour between the two loafs it yields, it ain't … [Read more...] about Double Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe
Something for the Parents: Summer Sangria Recipe
Yesterday, we celebrated my son's first birthday. Stay tuned for posts on DYI decor, themed parties, etcetera. Today, however, is for the parents. I feel it is only fair that we too get a treat on said occasions. Because we were celebrating mid-day on a Sunday in July, I tried my hand at making Sangria. Here is my Summer Sangria recipe.Ingredients 2 bottles (750 ml) … [Read more...] about Something for the Parents: Summer Sangria Recipe