Citrus is one of those flavours that does not have a season. Mandarine oranges always remind me of winter. Yet, lemons are forever associated with summer lemonade. Limes and frosted beer glasses transform me to hot Caribbean vacations. Citrus flavours add so much brightness to so many foods and recipes. I can't imagine having fish without a squeeze of lemon. I love tart grapefruit juice in glazes, And cute little kumquats are delicious (and beautiful) and fresh green salads.

These Coconut Lemon Bars from Simply Citrus cookbook by Marie Asselin are sweet and tangy with a hint of tropical coconut. They are really easy to make as the lemon curd does not need to be cooked in advance. They look gorgeous and are a perfect addition to a cookie platter.

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Sardine Rillettes are an amazing and really easy appetizer that comes together in under 10 minutes. Perfect to serve for a party or a quick snack. No need for fancy ingredients, just a few pantry staples.

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When I found out that my friend, Marie Asselin, author of Simply Citrus,  was publishing a new book I was excited.

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These Bumbleberry Pancakes are absolutely delicious! Fluffy, lightly sweetened, bursting with juicy berries. Buckwheat flour adds a little bit extra nutrition and flavour to this breakfast. 

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I have never reviewed a cookbook before. To be honest, it’s not something that usually peaks my interest but I was approached with this offer and I could not resist.

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This Pumpkin Spice Vegan Cake is soft and pillowy, delicate and wonderfully spiced, no-one would ever guess that it is vegan.

I received product in this post for free but all opinions are my own. I actually used and loved the product for many months before the company contacted me.

I love subscription packages. There’s nothing like opening your mailbox and getting a parcel not knowing what will be inside. It reminds me of opening presents during holidays except you get to do it every month so it’s even better. Most of the subscriptions that I had were makeup or lifestyle but I had two food related packages also.

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It’s difficult to reason with cats. They understand everything but they choose not to listen to you and be stubborn.

I came home on Friday after work to my cat asking to go outside for an afternoon backyard stroll. I tried to explain to her that it was cold and windy and overall miserable, but she wouldn’t have any of this. She asked (no, demanded!) to be let out. I showed her a weather channel app on my iPhone, I pointed to the leaves blowing in the wind outside, but she shook her head. In the end, I lost that battle with a two cats to one human score. 

It took them less than five minutes until they felt betrayed by the sun that tricked them into wanting to go outside.

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