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17 Easy Smores Recipes to Enjoy at Home

June 13, 2017 by Deanna Tousignant 10 Comments

With the first day of summer just around the corner, it's time to look forward to exciting adventures in the sun with the family in tow. When I dream of summertime fun, I can't help but immediately think of camping. Pitching tents, paddling in a canoe, and the absolute must, setting up a campfire. Campfires are a magical place, filled with laughter, songs & stories, a … [Read more...]

Philadelphia Cream Cheese + Chocolate? Oh Yes We Did. #PhillyChocolate

May 17, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

Philly has done something deliciously decadent.... Melded chocolate with cream cheese? Oh, yes, they did! With Chocolate Philly you get the dairy goodness of Philly with the deliciousness of pure milk chocolate. Plus this is chocolate you can feel good about splurging on. A one tablespoon serving has half the sugar and calories vs. "the other guys". Cool Deal Alert Want … [Read more...]

Lazy’s Moms 2-Minute Peanut Butter Cup Pudding {Recipe}

February 12, 2013 by Deanna Tousignant 1 Comment

Last week I had a couple of sick kids on my hands and I was trying to coax them to eat anything at all. Gracie put in a request for sliced apples with peanut butter fruit dip, which I usually make by mixing fruit on the bottom yoghurt with peanut butter, and I was only too happy to comply... but we didn't have any yoghurt in the house. What we did have was chocolate pudding … [Read more...]

Got a chocolate craving? Try Kellogg’s new Krave cereal! {Review}

October 10, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

We had the chance to try out Kellogg's new Krave cereal, and while I find it too sweet for a bowlful at breakfast time, I have got to say it makes one fantastic snack. We tried out both the Chocolate and Double Chocolate Krave. My kids enjoyed both flavours, while I definitely preferred the Double Chocolate type. Yum. With a unique crispy shell on the outside and a smooth … [Read more...]

Kinder Surprise – A Joy to Share

April 17, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant Leave a Comment

We've always enjoyed Kinder, my husband and I, we love the tasty chocolate and the silly toys (particularly if they require assembly). In fact I was first introduced to Kinder Surprise by my husband. When we were dating he would often surprise me with the gift of a Kinder egg. Years later I returned the favour by slipping a Kinder Surprise into his work lunch now and again. So … [Read more...]

Nutella + Peanut Butter Chocolate Cake Goodness {Recipe}

March 25, 2012 by Deanna Tousignant 1 Comment

My birthday was a few weeks back, and somehow I never quite managed to get some chocolate cake out of the bargain. That plus there's this chocolate cake mix and a can of chocolate icing kicking around in my kitchen. They've been haunting me for months now, ever since I won that Betty Crocker prize pack back in December. Holding out for three months is pretty good right? Time to … [Read more...]

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