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Author: Courtney

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

Slow Cooker Tomato Soup

This is the perfect soup to let cook all day while you’re at work or just bumming around the house on a weekend. I’ve been getting more into slow cooker meals lately because, well, it’s hockey season. There is nothing I like more than getting 

Pumpkin Smoothie + Oatmeal

Pumpkin Smoothie + Oatmeal

Yeah okay, so pumpkin stuff is a little crazy this time of year. But you know what, I really don’t care. I love pumpkin and I’m not scared to say it! For all my fellow pumpkin lovers out there, don’t be ashamed. This pumpkin smoothie 

One-Pan Mushroom Pasta

One-Pan Mushroom Pasta

Have you noticed how much I love pasta? Think about how much I LOVE pasta. Now turn that around and understand that I hate doing the dishes as much as I love pasta. Yeah, I really hate it. So, when I am able to make 

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Easy Peanut Butter Fudge

Well, I am back from Hawaii! That makes me sound excited about it, I’m really not. It’s been kind of rough coming back to the city. And to the central time zone. Oh, and realizing I can’t suck down too many mai tais by the 

Waffle Breakfast Sandwich Panini

Waffle Breakfast Sandwich Panini

I’d been thinking about making this sandwich for quite a while. For some reason, I love a frozen waffle and I liked the idea of using waffles for a sandwich. I am also a total sucker for my panini maker because I HATE flipping sandwiches 

Slow Cooker Potato Soup + Cheddar and Bacon

Slow Cooker Potato Soup + Cheddar and Bacon

So, I’m going to throw any of my modesty out the window for a quick second and gloat about the fact that I am going to Hawaii in 2 days. I am completely serious. My boyfriend’s sister is getting married in Hawaii (she lives with 

Blended Coffee Recipe

Blended Coffee Recipe

If you’re like me, you consider a frozen coffee a treat. At work, I like both my hot or iced coffee black and to kick me right in the face. When I go for a blended coffee (my personal favorite is Tim Hortons Iced Capp) 

Spicy Lemon Shrimp and Quinoa

Spicy Lemon Shrimp and Quinoa

This has become my go-to lunch recipe. I like to make a batch and then keep it in my fridge to eat for the next few days. Obviously, I’m not the type of person that really gets sick of foods (I’ve eaten mac and cheese