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Simplifying the Holidays

December 27, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

4 types of Christmas Baking

I used to love Christmas baking a lot!  Too much probably.  During my teenage years I’d start bookmarking recipe books in early December.  Baking mountains of gingerbread, sugar cookies, butter tarts, and all sorts of squares each weekend.  My Mom spoiled us rotten when my brother and I were growing up too.  But, there’s been…

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Matrimonial Bars aka Date Squares

December 27, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

date square

I have very fond memories of Date Squares from an early age.  They were the first “grown-up” thing I started to order when I visited the local coffee shop, Granville’s, back in my hometown of Quesnel.  The combination of an earthy oat layer, topped by a thick layer of naturally sweet dates and even more…

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Nanaimo Bars: A Canadian Christmas Tradition

December 26, 2016 by Amanda Leave a Comment

nanaimo bar

Without fail Nanaimo bars are my absolute favourite holiday treat.  However, not just any Nanaimo bar will satisfy my craving.  Store bought mixes don’t fool me – their cardboard-like flavour is a quick giveaway.  I’m not fussy about the different types of flavours, like mint, either.  In my books, nothing beats a classic, homemade Nanaimo…

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Amanda Munsell - Eats & Adventures

Hi, I’m Amanda and I love food! My focus is creating healthy and delicious recipes. Cooking with fresh and seasonal ingredients is my main inspiration. Sometimes I go adventuring. From local hikes to finding myself halfway around the world, I always want to see what’s around the corner. About E & A.

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