Author Archives: Eileen

Looking for WOW Factor?

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For those of you looking for the WOW factor, I have now discovered it. It is a dessert I made for our latest gourmet dinner party. The country we noshed from was Finland. The Chocolate Trifle is so delicious, rich, creamy and satisfying (if you know what I mean). I’d love to share the recipe with everyone, but promise me you have to make it and post your comments. It’s a keeper. Enjoy!

Chocolate Trifle Ingredients:

trifle1 pkg fudge brownie mix
½ c Kahlua or just strong brewed Starbucks coffee
2 pkgs chocolate instant pudding mix
1 container frozen whipped topping, thawed
½ pkg miniature marshmallows
1 pkg skor chippits or crushed candy bars

Directions: Make brownies, once baked, prick top and drizzle with Kahlua. Let cool and crumble. Make chocolate pudding. Layer glass bowl with brownies, pudding, whipped topping, skor chips, marshmallows. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients. Watch the smiles on ever ones faces.

Happy New Year, 2007

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The New Year was welcomed on a balmy rainy night from the confines of a hot tub surrounded by friends and family. This was the finale for a year of mixed emotions from: challenge, surprises, change, happiness, hard work, sadness and loss. We celebrated with the last supper BBQ of 2006. Prime rib roast beef was the bill of fare ending with chocolate mousse. How delightful! Cheers to all.

Feliz Navidad

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dr_xmas.jpgHola from Punta Cana, Dominican Republic [map]. The Bako family has just returned from a pre Christmas family fun in the sun vacation. It was a time to regroup, relax and to be together as a family. We have wanted to do this for some time, knowing that the boys are all grown up now and soon will not want to holiday with their family. We escaped to the all inclusive resort, Bahia Principe. The five star rating more than exceeded our expectations. The sun was hot, the drinks plentiful and the food was fabulous. When we had tried every drink on the bar menu, we knew it was time to come home. Continue reading →

Silver Bullet Moving Co.

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washer/dryer pickupJosh and Jackie ventured up to Mississauga with their trusty pickup to collect and transport a few items from my garage back down to Kent Bridge. With smiles on everyone’s faces the washer and dryer and a few miscellaneous items were loaded up and strapped down. Laundry will be a breeze now once they are set up in their own basement. I’m glad that they will be able to use them. Recycling is a good thing.

Report Card Time -once again!

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You can be rest assured that Martha is burning the midnight oil getting her report cards in order. This has always been a major chore and the Gillier Family picks up the pieces as the teacher gets her work done, filed and posted. You can almost breath the fresh air Martha. What are you doing for yourself to de-stress?

Now what can I make for dinner?

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lg fridgeEnter my kitchen and you will see a shiny new fridge. Stainless steel I’m not sure is the route to go as I’m already eyeing the finger smudges. This is all forgotten when I open the LG french door style fridge and I can see everything clearly. No more rummaging and rearranging jars and the like to get something out of the fridge. Milk, juice, water anyone? Get it yourself, it’s on the door!

Give Thanks

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enlarge thanksgiving prime rib roastHappy Thanksgiving Day everyone. Today we celebrated by bbqing this honking big Prime rib roast. The weather was magnificent so we cooked and sat down to eat in the late afternoon. It was so nice out that we could have actually eaten outside but I chose to set up at the dining room table. We surrounded ourselves with harvest vegetables and enjoyed the picture perfect roast. The mandatory pumpkin pie followed and now it is off to hockey practise for the boys. Have a wonderful day tomorrow and best wishes from the Bako’s. Continue reading →