Happy Thanksgiving 2011

Thanksgiving is my very favourite holiday. Don’t get me wrong…I’m pretty obsessed about Halloween and Christmas too, but for some reason Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart. As a kid, I remember spending time at my aunt’s cabin over thanksgiving every year. All the cousins would build huge forts with the leaves and then we’d all funnel into the cottage where a huge turkey dinner awaited us. All the kids would stuff their faces and then rush back outside to play in the cool autumn air. I remember the smells of the old fire stove and the musty…

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Oriental Salad with Ginger-Miso Dressing

Back in late August, I was fortunate enough to spend 3 fantastic days (hot & sunny days) in Las Vegas with a good group of friends. We had a great time exploring the strip over the three days. I took many photos, spent a lot of time people watching, shopped a bit, lounged by the pool and enjoyed some great food. Ah yes….the food :) One restaurant that really impressed me was a small place in the Fashion Show Mall called Ra – a japanese restaurant. It had a really cool atmosphere and a great patio out front. Their drink…

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Pumpkin Pie Bars

And so continues my obsession with pumpkin… After the Pumpkin Maple Macaroni & Cheese, the next item on my Fall baking to-do list was pumpkin bars with butterscotch chips. What sold me on this recipe was the crust: a pecan shortbread crust with brown sugar and oats. When topped with the whipped cream cheese, pumpkin topping these little bars are pretty irresistible. And butterscotch chips…how have I not tried these before? They are addictive!  What do you have on your fall baking to-do list? Crust & Topping Ingredients  1 and 1/3 cups of all-purpose flour 1/4 cup of granulated sugar…

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