RECIPES
My new favourite: Scandinavian Cinnamon Rolls
This past Easter weekend, we had friends from Finland staying with us in our home. They have four kids, so that made 9 kids in one small house for six whole days! You can imagine how much fun was had!! On Easter morning, I woke early with the realisation I had forgotten to make the ...
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EAT
Treats - A Family Owned and Operated Frozen Yogurt Bar
All you need is love. And a little frozen yogurt treat once in a while! Treats is a neighborhood frozen yogurt and dessert bar in Santa Monica, located on Ocean Park Boulevard which is bustling with artisanal and local shops & restaurants. If you are looking to explore un-touristy Santa Monica, then head to this ...
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Retro class treats
I'm not sure how it works in other countries, but here in the Netherlands kids are supposed to hand out treats to their classmates when it's their birthday. The teacher will make a special birthday crown, the class will sing happy birthday, and afterwards the treats are handed out to the other kids. Fun! It ...
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FOOD
Flapjacks
Okay, I really have the feeling I am doing things a bit backwards! I have now had my baby, BUT it is only now that I am getting cravings! And my latest one is a bit bizarre: I am craving Flapjacks. I have no idea how well-known Flapjacks are, being a UK/ Irish invention, but ...
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FOOD
Tantalizing Tarts
I have two favorite dinners: pizza night (no cooking or clean-up), and Popina's Savoury Tarts (also easy and sooo de-lish)! We have become hooked. We have them almost once a week!! (Honestly, after cooking for the baby AND the toddler, it's such a relief when our dinner is easy)! They're small (perfect for one person), ...
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