the Hungry Hostess

This is one of my favourite family classics. Growing up, I always looked forward to Sunday mornings when my brothers and I would head to Grandma's house for her lemon pancakes! (Which in my eyes cross the fluffiness of a pancake with the texture of a crépe, delicious!)

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Overnight Oatmeal and Chia Pudding

Oats - Chia - Almond Milk

Wouldn't it be amazing if you went to bed and when you woke up, breakfast would magically appear, already made? Now, even if you don't have the world's best husband or a diligent house elf, this is possible!

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Homemade Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Simple - Tangy - Creamy

It's Friday night! ...and my boyfriend lives in Denmark. Hence, I am happily spending the night in with a season of Gilmore Girls, a pot of Read My Lips David's Tea and some homemade ice cream ;). Because who likes getting dolled up and going on a date Friday night anyways?

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Chipotle Lime Mayo

Spicy - Tangy - Healthy

Ingredients

4 egg yolks - at room temperature
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp dried mustard
2/3 cup olive oil
2/3 cup coconut oil
2 chipotle peppers
2 tsp adobo sauce - from the chipotle peppers can
2 tbsp lime juice

Step 1

In a blender, blend egg yolks until smooth. Add lemon juice and mustard and blend until mixed.

Step 2

Slowly add oil while blending at a low speed, starting with olive oil. And by slowly I mean REALLY, REALLY slowly, start with a drop at a time, just making sure that the mixture is fully blended before adding more.

Step 3

Add in chipotle peppers, adobo sauce and lime juice and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

DIY Gift Basket Ideas

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DIY Gift Basket Ideas

Breakfast in Bed - Winter Survival - Etc.

No matter how hard I try, I can never buy just one gift for someone for Christmas. So I have spent a lot of time developing my world of baskets. All it really comes down to is picking a theme that you know someone will like and personalizing the items you include. For instance, if the person on your list likes chocolate, don't just assemble a basket of different chocolate items, put some melting chocolate in a jar you think they'd like, add a fondue pot and find some personalized fondue forks!