How to Make Quick Cucumber Pickles

How to Make Quick Cucumber Pickles

Pickles were a big thing in my house growing up. My mom made sweet Icicle pickles, dills, and my grandmother’s Danish pickles which were long strips of peeled and seeded cucumber pickled in a classic brine with warm allspice. Maybe…

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How to Make Mulled Wine: A Simple Recipe

How to Make Mulled Wine: A Simple …

Glogg, grog, warm sangria: Whatever you call it, I’m a fan of spiced wine or mulled wine. Not only does it taste delicious, but it makes the house smell divine! Mulled wine is really an affordable wine cocktail that is…

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99 Things That Make Me Happy on Blue Monday

99 Things That Make Me Happy on Blue …

It’s Blue Monday. The bills are landing in the mailbox, it’s frigging cold outside and the days are short. To buck the blue mood, I got to thinking about the things that make me happy, from favourite little beauty products…

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Fabulous (and Comfy) Flats to Wear When Hosting and Entertaining

Fabulous (and Comfy) Flats to Wear When …

I love a gorgeous pair of high heels — I have a closet full of them (that are hardly worn) as proof. They’re great for dinner parties when you can sit and look fabulous, but it’s a different story if…

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