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Avalon Bay Air Fryer “Fried” Pierogies

January 17, 2019 by Suzie the Foodie 1 Comment

Over the holidays a foodie miracle happened! I was gifted an Avalon Bay Airfryer! I did not even bother putting an air fryer on my Wishlist, thinking there was no way that was ever going to happen. Then I found out a family member wanted to let theirs go and I totally freaked out saying, I […]

Candy Making School: How To Make Blackberry Gummies with REAL Blackberries (Sort Of)

January 14, 2019 by Suzie the Foodie 8 Comments

My word for 2019 is enRICHment. It works on many levels (hopefully financially too!) but #1 on my list is learning. The top topic on that list is: candy making. I know, I am a bad influence as usual but it is calling my name and I listen to the foodie universe. Please note that […]

DIY Butter! It Is So Easy To Make!

January 10, 2019 by Suzie the Foodie 6 Comments

Real homemade butter… I made homemade butter! And it was easy! Thanks to my food processor that came back from the dead. Now apparently you can use a mason jar or a blender but I wanted to make it like Anna Olson. Anna Olson When I saw Anna Olson make butter so easily at this […]

The OFFICIAL Non-Breadmaker Version Of My Mom’s Pīrāgi (Latvian Bacon Buns)

January 8, 2019 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

Way back in 2018 I did a breadmaker version of my mom’s Latvian bacon buns. I divided the recipe in half and they turned out great. Being back home in Toronto in my sister’s kitchen spending time with family and friends, I just knew I had to make them again and make them like mom […]

1 Second Everyday Video And Kicking Foodie Ass In 2019

January 3, 2019 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

My 1 Second Everyday Video For 2018 began right after I started to get mobile again after falling down the stairs. I tried to see the one second gems of my day even through the darkest time of my life since my mom died. I am proud that I got my ass out of bed sometimes […]

The Mega Hits And Fails Of 2018

December 31, 2018 by Suzie the Foodie 6 Comments

You know it is important to examine your life to learn from it and grow but I must admit, it was hard to go way way back to January when my life officially fell apart. So I am starting with a recent photo of myself. I dyed my hair copper and am trying to be […]

Happy Holidays Foodies!

December 24, 2018 by Suzie the Foodie 6 Comments

Happy Holidays Foodies! What a year, right? I know it is not just me who had their lives completely turned upside down but we made it. We got through it. For me 2018 ended up being quite a powerful and completely heartbreaking year but it is almost over. People have shown unbelievable kindness and generosity […]

Magical Butter Machine Kit and Promo Box Unboxing

December 19, 2018 by Suzie the Foodie 4 Comments

Magical Butter and I got off to a bit of a rocky start but overall I was pretty impressed with their no-tempering required chocolate. The company wanted me to try out some of their other products in a culinary way so I agreed to product test their Magical Butter Kit and other products that can […]

2018 Most Pretentious Cafe Award: Dark Horse Espresso Bar

December 17, 2018 by Suzie the Foodie 6 Comments

I give this 2018 Most Pretentious Cafe Award to Dark Horse Espresso Bar with a smile on my face. The Location I walked into their 215 Spadina Ave Suite 102 location wearing a pretty typical Toronto outfit but I was also wearing my cupcake backpack. I was excited to be there because my sister Jamie had said it […]

Suzie The Foodie’s Instant Pot Carrot Curry Soup

December 13, 2018 by Suzie the Foodie 3 Comments

Yes! Yet another soup made in the Instant Pot. Hey, whatever gets you through the winter, right? This time I updated the classic PC Carrot Soup recipe I made six years ago! Six years… Wow. The soup is super flavourful and if you use vegetable broth it can be entirely vegan. If you do not have […]