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“Always be prepared” sounds good on paper but it is very hard to put into practice. And that’s due to one single reason: it’s impossible to be prepared for everything. No matter how gifted you are, you can’t prepare yourself for every single risk and eventuality (and who wants to live their entire lives in paranoia?). However, what you can do is prepare for the most likely risks and scenarios... and rely on your gut instinct that something might be wrong.There are some cases, however, when someone’s overthinking and over-preparedness have saved either them or someone else, both in actually...

Easter brownies are a rich, chocolatey holiday treat! Top them with your favourite seasonal goodies like fondant eggs, or Easter marshmallows. photography by Kelly Neil My daughter Elodie and I look forward to baking these simple Easter brownies every spring! I like the rich chocolatey mixture of cocoa powder and dark chocolate (and I’m pretty sure Elodie is only in it for the candy toppings). Either way, Easter brownies are a super cute and decadent treat! I use dark chocolate Callebaut callets for this recipe. They look like a flattened chocolate chip, however, they’re actually a high quality chocolate made...

I am not Muslim. So when I thought about Iftar, I’m afraid I had some misconceptions. Iftar is the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during the month of Ramadan. The ninth month of the Muslim calendar, Ramadan is a time of prayer and reflection and restraint from sin and pleasures of the flesh. The holy month begins with the first sighting of the crescent moon, around April 2, and ends around May 2. Those Muslims who are able are obligated to refrain from eating and drinking between dawn and sundown every day throughout the month. The predawn meal,...

I cannot find who posted these! :( I have spent literally 3 hours!But I must save them here, with their pics and everything, to have. Stuffed Shells These vegan stuffed shells are made from simple ingredients but don’t fall short on creamy, cheesy flavor! Perfect for a special occasion or holiday meal.  Ingredients For the Stuffed Shells:  8 oz jumbo pasta shells (gluten-free or regular)  Vegan Ricotta, below ½ cup (13 g) loosely packed fresh basil, chopped 25 ounce (700 g) jar pasta/marinara sauce of choice 1/4 – 1/2 cup dairy-free parmesan (optional) For the Vegan Ricotta:  1 block organic...

Say hello to the Ninja® Foodi™ Grill – the easy way to cook! After gawking at all of our air fryer recipes for so long, I finally made the jump to own my very own Ninja® Foodi™! As a huge bonus, it’s also an indoor grill and after reading all the raving reviews about this innovative 5-in-1 indoor everything, I was totally sold! I’m excited to share this full review with all of you, plus how you can score a great deal from Kohl’s! I love this kitchen appliance so much that I even created a video! 😍 If you’re...