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Double Coconut Macaroon Cookies: Guest Post for Chelsea’s Culinary Indulgence

December 19, 2012 by Kim Beaulieu 12 Comments

Now here is a cookie any one can make. They are simple, fast and completely off the charts when it comes to flavour. I make a different version of these every year for the holidays. This year I wanted to kick things up a notch. I had scored some coconut M & M's on a shopping excursion to the states. So I hid them away knowing I would use them for just this purpose. I knew I would be so happy I saved them so they could add extra coconut goodness to my already fabulous coconut cookies. I was … [Read more...]

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Peppermint Marshmallows for Day 2 of #ChristmasWeek

December 4, 2012 by Kim Beaulieu 48 Comments

Hi folks. Welcome to day 2 of Christmas Week. So excited to show you today's treat. I made marshmallows, seriously, homemade marshmallows. They are super easy to make and fun to eat. You can do so many varieties of marshmallows. I made peppermint ones for Christmas. Not only are they adorable but the taste fabulous. They also make wonderful gifts. … [Read more...]

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Turtle Apples

October 29, 2012 by Kim Beaulieu 27 Comments

Apple meet Caramel... Caramel meet Chocolate... Chocolate meet Pecan... Turtle Apples meet Lunies' Bellah!!! … [Read more...]

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Pistachio Coconut Meringues

December 21, 2011 by Kim Beaulieu 16 Comments

Hi folks. Okay so this really has to be snappy today. It's mini-me's 18th Birthday today! Yup, 18 years ago she came into this world kicking and screaming and not much has changed in 18 years. Bah, she knows I am kidding. She is one of the quietest, shy people on the planet. But she does pack a punch. Or a poke, in my right arm, constantly, just because she knows it bugs me. … [Read more...]

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Hot Fudge Sauce for Fun with Jars Friday- Bonus Christmas Gifts Ideas Too!

December 19, 2011 by Kim Beaulieu 14 Comments

Hi folks. Hope everyone is doing well. I finally had time to put this together. Took a little extra effort than normal so hope it was worth it and you all enjoy this post. With Christmas getting close I thought something you could give as gifts would be nice. So I let my mind wander and............oh sorry I did it again. Okay Lunie let's focus. Gifts in jars, Christmas, ideas for others. So my mind wandered and well let's be honest when it wanders it goes in the same direction most of the … [Read more...]

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Checkerboard Cookies for Christmaspalooza

December 13, 2011 by Kim Beaulieu 25 Comments

Hi folks. I wanted to launch Christmaspalooza awhile back but with everything that has been going on I just never got around to it. I shall have to squeeze as much as possible into the last couple of weeks before Christmas. Have lots of fun things to share with you. The first is the picture to celebrate my first annual CHRISTMASPALOOZA! … [Read more...]