I was gifted this awesome journal for Christmas this year; Picadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts. I thought it would be fun to spend a few moments each Wednesday working through this journal and then sharing them with you.
What about you?
Author: Lila
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Tomato Soup Cake Recipe
One of the first desserts I ever made by myself for my family was a Tomato Soup Cake; the recipe card was tattered and stained, having been the the box since, what I am assuming was the 1950’s. Looking at the handwriting brings back so many found memories of my grandma. It is a recipe I make in the fall and when I am feeling nostalgic.
Ingredients
1/4 cup margarine
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups AP flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp ground cloves
1 can Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Frosting: I like to use pre-made Betty Crocker frosting; either the cream cheese or creamy white varieties. But to be honest, this cake is AMAZING without it as well.
Directions
1. Grease a 9 X 13 cake pan.
2. Cream the margarine, sugar and eggs together.
3. Add in the dry ingredients; mix well.
4. Add in the tomato soup; mix well.
5. Pour batter into the cake pan and bake and 350F for 30 minutes.
6. If frosting this cake; wait until cake is fully cooled.
**Variation of this recipe: You can add raisins and/or walnuts (1/2 cup each); add them to the batter after mixing in the soup**
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5 Best Runners/Trainers
For the foreseeable future I’ll be rocking running shoes as my kicks. I decided that I was going to be THAT person with the fashionable footwear. Normally, when it comes to runners, I am pretty conservative; sticking to white or black or grey. These are the five pairs I picked out this weekend.
Vessi: Women’s Cityscape in coral pink on off-white
Adidas: Stan Smith Shoes with floral pattern
Nike: Blazer Low ’77 Vintage (By You) in atomic orange
Saucony: Women’s Guide 14 in future neon
Reebok: Liquifect 180-3 Women’s Running Shoe in punch berry
I was gifted this awesome journal for Christmas this year; Picadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts. I thought it would be fun to spend a few moments each Wednesday working through this journal and then sharing them with you.
What about you?
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Top 5 Fall Cocktails
It has been a while since I did a a post dedicated to delicious drinks. I usually get together with the girls during ‘midterm break’ and figured that it would be the perfect time to sip on these.
- Apple Cider Mimosa
Mimosas are a must as breakfast and brunch for our crew; this fall twist on it is GENIUS! It’s fancy and cozy at the same time, which seems absurd but you have to try this! - Pomegranate Gin
I love this cocktail because its refreshing; can also double for a festive drink at Christmas and well… gin is my favourite; if a drink has gin in it, I’ll try it! Surprisingly, I really enjoyed the thyme in it. - Autumn Harvest Sangria
We often enjoy sangria in the summer, so being able to sip it year round makes this recipe a favourite. It is a great recipe for entertaining family, friends and coworkers because of the ability to make LARGE batches without compromising taste. - Cranberry Moscow Mule
I was first attracted to Moscow Mules because of the copper mugs; I know that sounds silly, but it is the truth. However, I stayed for the Ginger Beer. The tartness from the cranberries is delicious. This also is a go to drink at Christmas for me. - Mulled Wine
For the traditionalists out there, this is for you. It is super easy to make and really comforting on a chilly fall evening.
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Halloween 2021
For the last seven years my coworkers and I have done a group costume! It is always a hit. We have been…
-Gru & his minions
-Harry Potter teachers
-Star Wars characters
-Pac Man, ghosts & fruit
-Disney characters
-Puns
-Scrabble letters
This year we started the conversations about what to wear early. I spent a lot of time Googling group costumes. Topping this year’s list of costumes were…
1. Minecraft
2. Justice League
3. Toy Story (of course; it’s a classic)
4. Barnyard Animals
5. Nightmare Before Christmas
6. Astronauts
7. Super Mario
8. Winnie the Pooh
9. Zombies
10. “Blast from the Past”: Addams Family, Golden Girls, Clueless, Flintstones Beatles
We prefer to make our costumes, by digging through our closets, ordering accoutrements from Amazon. But some great places to order/purchase ready to wear costumes include…
1. Halloweencostumes.ca
2. Party City
3. Spirit Halloween
For those DIY Halloween peeps or the last minute participants, there are some great resources out there for you too!
1. 70 Easy Last Minute Halloween Costumes from Good Housekeeping
2. Pinterest also has tons of patterns
3. You Tube has tons of tutorials
What are you going as for Halloween?
I was gifted this awesome journal for Christmas this year; Picadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts. I thought it would be fun to spend a few moments each Wednesday working through this journal and then sharing them with you.
What about you?
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Best Boxed… Pancake/Waffle Mix
I spent the morning putting in a grocery order for my husband to pick up for me since I am still laid up from my accident and surgery. As I perused the aisles via my keyboard, I noticed I was adding a lot of “boxed” items to my cart and from that mundane experience comes this post… the fourth in my series of: the best boxed items.
Best Boxed Pancake/Waffle Mix
First Place
Krusteaz Buttermilk Pancake Mix
Second Place
Aunt Jemima Complete Original Pancake & Waffle Mix
Third Place
WTF Stacked! Pancake + Waffle Mix
Fourth Place
Flourish Protein Pancake & Waffle Mix (Vanilla)
Fifth Place
Great Value Chocolate Chip Pancake Mix
*Based on flavour, texture, ease of preparation, success & cost
*Consult labels for nutrition information and dietary concerns
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Bargain Hunting At…
Nordstrom!
In preparation for back to school, I did a little shopping to pick up a few pieces to work into my wardrobe/rotation. This department store is often thought of as expensive BUT I found some great deals. Additionally, the emergence of Nordstrom Rack, has brought the costs down considerably –making it more affordable, especially for those on a budget! These are the best NEW items, under $100.
Caslon Drape Collar Knit Blazer
$79
ASTR the Label Square Neck Puff Sleeve Top
$65
Vero Moda Lefile Puff Short Sleeve Ribbed Sweater
$49
Wit & Wisdom Ab-Solution Super Smooth Jeggings
$84
Herschel Supply Co. Pop Quiz Backpack
$85
I was gifted this awesome journal for Christmas this year; Picadilly’s 200 Writing Prompts. I thought it would be fun to spend a few moments each Wednesday working through this journal and then sharing them with you.
What about you?