Author Archives: Jenn vanOosten

Easy Strawberry Cheese Cake Ice Cream: #ValentinesDay Dessert!

First off, I need to say this: Listen Closely and Pay Attention: this dessert is SUPER easy, but you NEED to start making it 1.5 days before you plan on serving it. It requires ~4 hours of freezing and then 8 hours of freezing time.I’ve seen Ice Cream recipes on Pinterest before, but I’ve never tried them because I don’t have ... Read More »

#GF Cinnamon Heart Chex Treats for Valentine’s Day #LMDConnector

We love Chex in our house. Not only are they gluten free, but they’re one of our favourite cereals to use when making treats! From Puppy Chow to Chex Mix and the fantastic variations of each, to crispy rice cereal squares – those little puffy squares are deserving vessels of yummy goodness. I have to admit. I wasn’t going to ... Read More »

Pepperoni Pizza Quiche

I decided far too late yesterday that I wanted to eat pizza for dinner. Two problems with this: 1) I couldn’t make pizza dough & have dinner on the table within 1.5 hours; 2) We’re trying to eat fewer wheat products, and a pizza crust doesn’t mesh with that goal. But, one day a few months ago, I bought a ... Read More »

Spicy Sausage & Pepper Penne Skillet

This was a meal that I distinctly remember eating (& liking! rare, because I didn’t like pasta when I was growing up) when I was living at home. I didn’t think of it for years until a friend on Facebook said one time, “I need help! I need a recipe for dinner that involves spicy sausage & pasta!” And boom. ... Read More »

Olympic Snacking & Giveaway #ProudToBeCDN

With the upcoming Winter Olympics, the excitement in our house is building.  Sliding on the ice has become “speed-skating”. Mini-hockey games in the basement have become full-out Olympic events. Sledding down our hill has become “bobsled.”   We are so excited to cheer on Team Canada as they compete in Sochi.  We’re also looking forward to learning about other countries, and cheering on ... Read More »

Tip: How to Easily Remove those Sticky Thriftstore Price Tags

I make a habit of scouting out the kitchen section of every thrift store that I go to. I’m not entirely sure why, or what, specifically, I’m looking for, but I often come home with dishes. Most of the time they’re Corelle dishes to go with our mis-matched set, but this time I found these super cute little mugs for ... Read More »