May Foodie Penpals!

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After reading about Foodie Penpals on my friend Destini’s blog, The Healthy Wife, I was intrigued! As a kid, I had a number of penpals. When I was about 12, I had 32 penpals actually! *hah* (I’m such a nerd…) I loved collecting pretty stationary, writing to my penpals and constantly getting letters in the mail. It was fun to get to know people from around the globe. No wonder I gravitated toward blogging, hey!? It appears that at 12, I was a blogger in training. *hehe*  The Foodie Penpal Exchange is sponsored by a fantastic blogger named Lindsay at The Lean…

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Tropical Cheesecake Tart with Toasted Coconut Topping

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It has been raining for over a week. So much rain! Don’t get me wrong – I love a good storm. And we’ve had a few great ones this week! I love the sound of rain. It can be so relaxing. But I am starting to get a bit tired of the gloomy skies and chilly weather. It has been nice spending time inside, reading and catching up on chores around the condo. However, I’m antsy to get outside and enjoy some sunshine! My sister and I want to get a start on our vegetable garden soon and enjoy some…

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Mango Avocado Salad with Pineapple Mint Dressing

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In 2010, I started blogging after a good friend of mine, Serena from What A Sweet Life, convinced me to start posting all of my favourite recipes along with related photos online. She knew how much I loved cooking/baking + photography. We spent a lot of time chatting about food + photos. She strongly thought I would enjoy posting about both my passions and sharing them with others. I was very skeptical, but Serena is a smart girl + really enjoyed blogging herself. I am so glad I listened to her! I cannot even begin to detail what food blogging has brought…

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