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Cream Puffs with Coffee Whipped Cream and Raspberry Sauce

February 9, 2018

Sometimes in the middle of winter and all the delicious comfort food, you just want something that is light and fluffy and reminds you of warm summer days.  Enter. . . the humble cream puff.  Delicious and easy to make, as long as you don’t slam a door and flatten all the air bubbles and puffiness you worked so hard to create.  Ask me how I know this.

This post is sponsored by Dusty Plains Coffee Co. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Everyone loves a classic easy cream puff recipe, but sometimes the same-old can get a little boring.  Here's a great cream puff filling idea: coffee flavoured whipped cream with raspberry sauce. . . yum! A simple homemade dessert that will take your basic choux pastry up a notch. #creampuffs #raspberrysauce #coffeerecipes #coldbrewcoffeerecipes #creampuffrecipe #easydessert #sweettreats
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Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

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Candy Cane Lane Cold Brew

December 11, 2017

Here’s a quick little cocktail you can whip up this Christmas to keep the party going.  It’s festive, easy, and delicious!

Dusty Plains cold brew coffee pairs perfectly with chocolate milk, whipped cream, and a candy cane in less time than it takes to sing “Jingle Bells.”

This post is sponsored by Dusty Plains Coffee Co.   All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Cold brew coffee combines with candy canes, chocolate milk and whipped cream for a festive Christmas drink you're sure to love this holiday season. This version is non-alcoholic, but you could add a splash of rum or Baileys if you want.

 

Candy Cane Lane Cold Brew

2 mins
Serves 1
Ingredients:
2 parts cold brew coffee,
1 part chocolate milk,
2 candy canes,
whipped cream.

Pour two parts Dusty Plains cold brew coffee and and 1 part chocolate milk into a glass.  Put one candy can in the glass and top with whipped cream.  Crush the other candy can and sprinkle some over the whipped cream.

Let the Candy cane dissolve a little for optimal minty flavour!

Optional: Add a splash of rum or Baileys.

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Cold brew coffee combines with candy canes, chocolate milk and whipped cream for a festive Christmas drink you're sure to love this holiday season. This version is non-alcoholic, but you could add a splash of rum or Baileys if you want.

Order online to get your hands on a bottle of Dusty Plains Cold Brew.

If you’re local to Saskatoon, you can get your bottle at any one of these locations:

Joyne Marketplace – 101-733 Broadway Ave Saskatoon SK
Saskatchewan Made Marketplace – 1621 8th St E Saskatoon SK
The Local Kitchen – 115-123 Ave B S Saskatoon SK
Lucky Bastard Distillery 814 47th St E Saskatoon SK
Simply Grounded Coffee Gallery – Delsile Saskatchewan

Not sure how to use your cold brew?  Start with the perfect iced coffee, then try these chia seed puddings or festive cheesecake.

Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

www.shiftingroots.com

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3 Coffee-Flavoured Chia Seed Puddings to Supercharge Your Morning

September 23, 2017

This post is sponsored by Dusty Plains Coffee Co.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fall is officially here, school is back in session, and I find myself consuming a lot more coffee than I did in the summer.  Some mornings are so hectic that I barely have time to make both coffee AND breakfast.

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Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

www.shiftingroots.com

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Everything You Need to Make Fancy Coffee at Home

March 13, 2017

It’s Monday morning and all I want is coffee. I love my $5 coffees as much as the next girl, but those drinks quickly add up! I’ve compiled a list of everything you need to make your own fancy coffee at home:


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Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

www.shiftingroots.com

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Homemade Coffee Creamer

December 27, 2016

It’s officially winter and the thrill of Christmas has passed.  What’s a girl to do?  Curl up with a good book and a cup of coffee.  About that coffee. . . why not try making your own homemade coffee creamer?

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Kristen Raney

Kristen is a former farm kid turned urban gardener who owns the popular gardening website, Shifting Roots.  She is obsessed with growing flowers and pushing the limits of what can be grown in her zone 3b garden.  She also loves to grow tomatoes, but oddly enough, dislikes eating them raw.

www.shiftingroots.com

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Hi, I'm Kristen and I help new gardeners learn to grow their own vegetables and beautify their yards. I also share recipes that use all that delicious garden produce. Grab a coffee (and your gardening gloves) and join me for gardening tips, simple recipes, and the occasional DIY, all from the lovely city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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I love seeing the world through this loving boy’ I love seeing the world through this loving boy’s eyes.  Honestly, I’ve been so sick that I wasn’t really in the mood to “do Valentines Day” but there was this sweet little voice going on about how excited he was for today and how much he loves his family and I just couldn’t resist.  So whether you’re on your own, part of a couple, or in the thick of life-with-littles craziness, Happy Valentines Day!

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How do you pass a cold -28 day? By planning your How do you pass a cold -28 day?  By planning your garden, of course!  Today in my stories I’ll be going through the steps I take to start planning everything out.  I’m curious, do you start planning now or wait until the last minute?

P.S.  want your own copy of this planner?  This is the newly updated paid version and it’s on sale by itself from now until Sunday for only $5.  If you’re from Canada, use the code CANADA to make $5 USD be closer to $5 CAD.  Head over to the link in my bio to get yours.

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Curious about growing lettuce indoors? My experim Curious about growing lettuce indoors?  My experiment is a success so far, although it’s still going to be awhile before I’m eating another salad off of them.

Okay, so maybe a little rant today.  I think sometimes in the gardening space we’re guilty of making things seem easier than they are.  Myself included.  This lettuce project is a case in point.

Was it easy?  Yes.  But will it provide me with endless salads all winter long? Nope.  Or at least not at this scale.  I’m going to estimate that I’d need at least 15 plants this size, especially since it’s winter and everything just grows slower.  And I’m the only person in my family who really eats salad.

In conclusion, this is a fun project to pass the winter, and not a truly sustainable source of lettuce.

Thoughts?

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Part of the mystery of seed starting is knowing ex Part of the mystery of seed starting is knowing exactly what to start when.  Every two weeks, I'll be posting these handy guides so you have enough time to order your seeds and be ready to plant when it's time for your area.  To find out when these veggies, herbs, and flowers need to be started where you live. . . ⁠
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1. Search out your area's last frost date.  There are plenty of calculators on the Internet.⁠
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2. Count backwards 8 weeks from that date.⁠
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3. Start these seeds when that date hits.⁠
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If you follow me because we're in similar zones--don't panic, it's not time yet!! I won't be starting my 10 week seeds for another two weeks, and even that is slightly on the early side. (I'm starting everything a bit early so I can hopefully plant it out before baby gets here--I won't be physically able to do it after.) I like posting the info early for followers in warmer zones and so you can save it and still have time to order/buy seeds & supplies.⁠
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Which one of these are you most excited to start?⁠
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The catch?

These plants are notoriously hard to grow, especially when you live somewhere cold with a really cold growing season—and if they get a hint of frost on them they turn to mush and all my hard work is ruined.

Gulp.

But gardeners are born optimists, so I’m giving it a shot—because you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.

P.S. if you’re trying luffa in zone 3 like me, just basically ignore all the directions on the seed packet.  Start them immediately (two weeks ago would have been ideal) and follow along because I’ll show you exactly what to do and when.  I’ll be popping these under a grow light once the sun goes down.

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Is there such a thing as a no-fail houseplant? I Is there such a thing as a no-fail houseplant?  I think the Sansevera or Snake Plant or Mother-in-law’s tongue comes close.  Sure, it might be the vanilla of the plant-loving world, but it is so good for so many situations!⁠
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Plant lovers, is there another houseplant you think would be perfect for beginners?⁠
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