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{When life hands you mint…} Classic Mojito Recipe

On June 30, 2010, in Recipes, by Karla

When life hands you a big old pot of mint, what do you do? Make mojitos of course!

Jeff came home from Home Depot the other day with a big pot of fresh, green, yummy-smelling mint, scored for $7 {on sale}. He has this male gene that makes Home Depot like catnip, he loves nothing more [...]

Happy Monday & Some Dinner Inspiration

On March 22, 2010, in Life, Recipes, by Kerrisdale Design

Hi everyone, how was your weekend? We had a great weekend, kicking things off Friday night with a date night! Anyone with little kids knows that these are a rarity to be enjoyed! Grandma Jess came over and hung out with Ben and Carys while Mommy and Daddy headed downtown for dinner with friends/cousins (hi [...]

Pizza Party!

On March 20, 2010, in Recipes, by Kerrisdale Design

Tell me, is there anyone who doesn’t love a good pizza now and then? Nice crisp crust, fresh tomato, basil, and ooey gooey cheese?
Waaaay back in the day, back when Earl’s Restaurant {a local chain} still had the forno pizza ovens, Jeff was the pizza guy at the White Rock location. Yup, my sweetie made those yummy [...]

Recipe of the Week – Peach Upside Down Cake

On February 13, 2010, in Recipes, by Kerrisdale Design

So after a few salad recipes, it’s time for something a little naughtier, right? This is a family favorite that my mom has been making for ages. With the peaches swapped out for pineapple it’s my dad’s birthday cake of choice.
The cake itself is on the denser side, and has that rich old fashioned butter [...]

Dinner at Our House

On January 19, 2010, in Recipes, by Kerrisdale Design

Hmmm…I’m starting to get a little confused. Only January 19th, yet I’m totally getting into Spring mode. First I take Carys out for some new clothes (she’s outgrowing most of her stuff, plus it IS the little lady’s birthday on Sunday, so why not?) and come home with a bag of positively happy, spring-like apparel. The cashier who [...]

Recipe of the Week – Curried Chicken Salad

On January 17, 2010, in Recipes, by Kerrisdale Design

Who doesn’t like a quick and easy dinner that’s still delicious, healthy and looks fab? This dish is a favourite at our house, great in the summer with a glass of white wine and eaten on the patio, but equally enjoyable on a gray wintery Vancouver day This recipe makes enough for 6 [...]