My plan was to make Bee’s Sugar Cookies, but when I started baking, I realized I didn’t have any shortening. I also left my baking to the day before the get-together that I needed the cookies for (oops!). To save time, I wanted a recipe that didn’t include having to chill the dough. I found…
This is our first attempt at a salt dough handprint ornaments art project. It appeared simple to do, and since it uses 3 ingredients that are commonly found in your kitchen, it seemed like the perfect little gift to make. I am not a professional artist, (which will be quite clear when you see the…
Originally posted on An Extra Set of Hands Vancouver This post is in no way sponsored by reviews.com or Food Network Canada- it is simply to provide helpful information to our readers. Let me guess; when you want to save time in the kitchen, your local pizza place is already on speed dial. I understand…
Pork Tenderloin is one of my favorite things to cook. It is so versatile; you can roast it, slow cook it- the options are endless. For this recipe, I used my “go-to” marinade mixture but it was the first time I used it with the mushrooms, carrots and onions. It was absolutely delicious and tastes…
The idea behind this Red Lentil and Chickpea Slow Cooker Stew came when I had purchased two bags of frozen chickpeas intending to make hummus. When I discovered that my 13 month old did not in fact enjoy hummus, I had a lot of chickpeas to work with. I didn’t mind having so many leftover…
Safer & Greener Household Cleaning Products Originally posted on An Extra Set of Hands Vancouver I have always loved to clean. Yes, you read that right. I love cleaning. Nothing feels better than cleaning your home, then being able to sit down, and enjoy the atmosphere of having everything in order. Ever since I…
Join Matt Damon on the Red Carpet for the Premiere of “Downsizing”! Are you a Matt Damon fan? Imagine what it would be like to meet Matt Damon. Are you fainting just at the thought of it? What if you could join Matt Damon, on the Red Carpet at the Premiere of his new film,…
PC Plus: Save Money on Groceries Effortlessly Who can say “No” to free food? With no fees attached, PC Plus is definitely the easiest way to save money on groceries. I have been using the PC Plus points system for about three years now, and I absolutely love the system. I will explain how it…