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1. Say hello to springtime in Alberta!! 😂
We were doing so well for a while there and then it went ahead and snowed ALL day on the second day of spring… and it’s supposed to snow again today. But we’ve had a relatively easy winter as far as Albertan winters go, so I definitely can’t complain about the weather. Besides…
2. … only 5 more days until I can squish Maui sands between my toes. I should probably start packing 😁
3. On that note, things are going to get a teeny, tiny bit quieter around here while I’m away. I’ll still be checking in for ToLs and Link Loves, but I’ve scaled back on the recipes and I won’t be able to reply to comments, messages, and e-mails as readily. I thought about prescheduling a bunch of posts and going about business as usual, but I could really use some time off becauseeee…
4. … I’ve been working like a crazy person for the past few months on a project that I can finally share with you guys. Not just yet because this one deserves a post of its own, but keep your eyes open for a big announcement early next week 😁 😁 😁 😁
5. Speaking of eyes, someone needs to tell me why this Snapchat filter exists…
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Hello nightmares come to life 😳
6. MOVING ON! Toasted coconut…
… I’ve somehow managed to become ridiculously addicted to it. I went my whole life without really caring about coconut one way or another, and all of a sudden I want to add it to everything. Expect to see it on Spoons soonish.
7. Expect to see this little guy too…
Confession: the main reason I bought a mini loaf pan was so that I could make recipes that I normally make in a ramekin in a loaf pan instead. Because who doesn’t want a single-serve chunky monkey loaf? Or a single-serve banana oat Greek yogurt loaf? Same recipe + different form = totally new recipe 😉
8. And on that note, it’s time to get my butt back into the kitchen — I feel a late night baking session coming on 😁 Have an awesome Thursday!
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Maui is on my bucket list!! Have fun!!
And yeah, that spider filter is just….odd.
I love spring time! It seems to dissapeared a bit here but as long as it doesnt snow I’m okay! Hope you have fun on your vacation 🙂
I almost unplugged when I went on vacation. I just got back last night and now am catching up on blog posts and emails. I hope you have such a good time!
I totally hear you about the late-night baking session. It’s been forever since I’ve done that, and I usually hate to bake. Maybe it’s the full moon?
I blame that on the fact that I haven’t been able to sleep *grumble*
Hope you get some good sleep soon : )
Ohhh have fun in Maui!! I’m happy to brag we have zero snow in Calgary 😉 The snap filters are one of my favourite parts of snapchat lol. My toddler gets quite the kick out of them too! Looking forward to your big announcement!
I think my favourite are the face swap ones. I tried to do one with my dog once and… 😆 omg
YAY, going to Maui will be amazing! I hope it’s a wonderfully refreshing time.
Thank you, Emily!
mmm I love toasted coconut…reminds me of caramel delights (girl scout cookies). i’ve always been a coconut fan but i know some people are really put off by the texture. i need to get a mini loaf pan, but me the reason is i love cute tiny things…its a problem really lol.
Can you believe I’ve never had a Girl Scout cookie?! We don’t have them up here in Canadaland and I’m pretty sure that our Girl Guide cookies are different…
I can’t wait to see what the big announcement is! Have fun in Miami. Toasted coconut on pancakes is everything 🙂
I am so jealous you’re heading to Maui! I’m traveling less this year and already going stir crazy. I hope you have a fabulous trip.
I can definitely relate to that! I feel like it’s been forever since I went anywhere and I’m definitely getting hit with the wanderlust.
We have our typical spring pattern, but the first weekend of spring was chilly. Then it warmed up, then a cold front brought storms and hail last night. Ahh, spring in north Texas.
Yay for the Maui countdown! And that Snapchat filter is just all kinds of wrong – yikes!
Love the mini loaf pan idea. More portion control for me.
I just want to be able to say that I ate a whole loaf 😆
That snapchat filter is creepy!
Hope you have a wonderful vacation!
Toasted coconut is my new obsession too! I’ve been baking with it so much, can’t stop won’t stop! Have fun in Hawaii! I’m so jealous!
Ugh a few steps into summer and this morning I’m stepping out into a foot of snow and freezing rain. Yaaaay Canada. You’re right though, in general the winter has been pretty easy, so no complaining.
I love mini loaves. Everything tastes better in mini form. Then you get to have it ALL.
Aww rats. But at least it’s only going to get better from here. A few days and all the snow will be melted and the sun will be out in full force 😀
Such a perfect time for a get away and no place could be more perfect than Maui, Enjoy! I love coconut everything!
I’d be excited for vacation if I were you too! We’ve had a really mild winter too, but as soon as spring hit the weather went to hell and decided to get cold and SUPER windy. I can deal with cold, I actually kinda like it, but I loathe the wind. Yesterday it was 40 mph. I can’t even walk in a straight line with that!
I’m not a fan of packing. I’m a good packer, I just don’t like doing it!
That makes two of us! I always put it off ’till the last day because if I try to do it for too long, I end up overthinking it and driving myself crazy. And I’m with you on the wind, too — probably one of my least favourite weather conditions.
Ahhhh Maui!! How exciting! I am so happy for you.
Those little loaf pans look perfect to mix up some recipes and can’t wait for the big announcement! Thanks for the linkup! Going to click around on everyone’s fabulous posts!
That filter is creepy! Why would they even make that? Enjoy your trip to Maui – those beaches will be extra wonderful after getting snow!
I think Maui has all my ideal vacation qualities- the beach, sunshine, warm weather, and fresh food! I hope you’ll share about your trip so I can live through you.
I’m hoping to! I’ll definitely be doing it over Snapchat the most as far as social media goes, and I’m hoping to do a couple of posts while I’m there… if I have access to good wifi 😆
Toasted coconut is amazing- it takes the flavor to a whole new level!
I’m so jealous of your Hawaiian vacation!
And that filter is ridiculous.
Have an amazing, relaxing time in Maui and I can’t wait to hear (read?) the big announcement! 🙂
can you snapchat me the big reveal? i want to know. heck, snap chat me to maui with you…. please?
Deal <3
I love coconut everything – it’s the best addition! The beach sounds really nice right about now!
Maui sounds amazing right now and good for you for taking the time away from the blog too! That’s not an easy thing to do.
That’s the plan, always. Time will tell how it actually ends up in execution 😆
I live on mini loaf pans with I bake! They are totally the way to go! Have an amazing time in Maui. I may or may not find a way into your suitcase.
Good news: I DO pack super light 😉
Haha, I bought my mini loaf pans for the exact same reason. 🙂
Maui sounds amazing right now– I’m jealous! Have a wonderful time!
Have a great vacation! You deserve some time off! Can’t wait to hear what your big announcement is next week!
That snapchat filter is so freaky! Enjoy your time in Maui…sounds AMAZING!
I’m with you on totally new recipe if they’re in loaf pans. Loaves tastes different then muffins. It’s like Coke in a can or Coke from the fountain machine. Totally different.
Enjoy Maui. A little escape to some tropical weather sounds perfect right now!
Ah I hope you have a great time and enjoy Maui. It looks like it was going to be a gorgeous trip and I am really jealous.
I haven’t gotten into a lot of snapchat and filters but dang that is creepy.
I was just looking at a mini loaf pan in the store the other day wondering if I could use it for anything, love your idea! Have an amazing time in Maui, well deserved break from everything!
Get itttt! I was going back and forth for a little while, but ultimately decided that it’d be a fun addition to my already overflowing pan cupboard 😆
Maui. Damn, I’m envious! Have a great time. Well, our winter was REALLY mild — I only had to shovel twice, and we didn’t get snow on the first day of spring, as is typical, although it was cold enough. The downside is I’ve already pulled 2 ticks off Lola & she NEVER gets ticks. They say it’s going to be a bad year for it because it didn’t get cold enough in the winter to kill them.
That filter is truly creepy.
I love mini anything. I do have mini bread molds (the kind where there are 4 all attached to each other) — back in the day, I used to bake my own bread regularly (as in yeast, white bread). Now I don’t eat bread much. Escept lately I’ve been eating a lot of Ezekiel bread.
I did make those chocolate breakfast cookies — I put the chips on top instead of mixing them in, which was a mistake, but they were still damn good. Thanks!
Wahoo! I’m glad you liked the cookies 😀 And that’s actually super scary about the ticks 🙁 I complain about our cold weathers, but I actually really love that it’s too cold here for most of the nasties to survive. We don’t have much of a problem with the creepy crawly stuff, which is good because I don’t handle those things all that well 😆
A new project? Wow that sounds exciting!
Enjoy Hawaii! Can’t wait to see all your photographs so Lynne and I can further plan which bits we want to visit next year! 🙂
Is it weird that I’m so excited for you to visit there?!? We’ll have to chat before you go so I can go into more deets than I would on the blog 😀
So jealous of MAUI! Have such a wonderful Tim and enjoy thT time without worrying about this space – well be here when you come back!!
Toasted coconut look so good, I definitely should make it. Also, Snapchat filtres are really crazy, did you see one with black lipstick? It remind me about my gothic days in the past 😀
I did! I actually don’t mind the darker lips on me, but I couldn’t get it to fit my lips/eyes properly 😆