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Free Very Best Baking Magazine


We love free stuff here in the FAB east kitchen, but I suppose that goes without saying. The kind folks at Nestle have put together the Very Best Baking Holiday Magazine. All you have to do is sign up. The also have free screensavers, wallpapers, baking stencils and more.
Also on Very Best Baking, they have […]

Smoker Update: Finally some ribs


I must adit that I haven’t used the smoker since the first time effort with pork tenderloin. On Sunday I was home alone with the boys in the afternoon, so I decided to try my hand at smoking some ribs.
The test subjects were both short ribs and the great big ones. I slopped them in […]

Blog Review: KidsKuisine


Who woulda thought? A cooking with kids blog that has a recipe for Kitty Litter Cake! Kidskuisine has the somewhat frightening cake treat, along with a whole lot more. Recipes are designed to be easy and fun for kids to make and eat. Some of the cooler treats for Halloween included Glycol Punch, Pumpkin Gut […]

Canadian Blog Awards


Voting for the annual Canadian Blog Awards is now open. Make sure to visit, as there is some great reading. If you are a fan of FAB, please be sure to vote for us in the Best Blog, Activities Blog and Group Blog categories.
Thanks for your support!

Brown Glazed Pearl Onions


When I spotted this recipe I figured it was a simple side that would be enjoyed by all. The only problem is that it didn’t really stand out for me in the actual meal. Now I’m not sure if that’s just because I was three sheets to the wind, or if everything else was just […]

Don’t Bruise Your Banana


The perv in me just couldn’t leave this one alone. Wrap yer nanner folks!
Seriously though, while this looks more at home in a sex shop, it belongs in your kid’s lunch box. Say goodbye to the dastardly squished banana and hello to the firm, unblemished fruit. Your offspring will thank you for protecting their daily […]

Aerobie AeroPress Rocks!


Ok I first posted about the AeroPress over at Random. After using it for a while I thought that a follow up post was in order. As I sit here and type I have a perfect Americano next to me. I have found the right amount of coffee, water and temperature that […]

Basil Mashed Potatoes


When we were menu planning for the big night a couple of weeks ago, we were looking for some sides that were just a bit outside the norm. Our potatoes were going to be a bit of a challenge, as it’s hard to beat some nice garlic or horseradish mashed taters with a BBQ’d beef […]