For 40 years the Burnaby Village Museum has been a 'go to' location for school field trips and event celebrations like Canada Day and Christmas. It is also a great venue to have wedding photos taken, the quaint little church and gazebo have been local favorites for years. This year being their 40th anniversary they have announced that admission to the park will be FREE. The park is a great step back in time, volunteers dress in period costumes, crafts, music presentations and period demonstrations are offered on site as well. My personal favourite is the 1912 refurbished CW Parker Carousel - at $2.25 per ride, it is frugal family fun at it's best.
The carousel is a great "rainy day" activity option as it is entirely indoors. For me, the carousel brings back memories of Playland (which opens this weekend, but is not so frugal) visits with my Grandma. Eating whoppers and waving as we swished by waving regally perched on our favourite steed. Is there anything better than an activity that can transport you back to happy times from childhood? I think not!
The Museum opens for the season on May 7th, 2011 and runs through September.
As an added feature this year, the Burnaby Village is also the home for the Burnaby Farmers Market. I love the farmers market, local artisans, farmers, fisherman, & ranchers, in one place. Live music, fresh baking it is never the same 2 weeks in a row. It is a great venue that brings the community together. Look for me there every second week, I will be setting up & manning the Kics Lemonade Stand once again. Please let there be sunshine the only thing that makes the farmers market better is a bright sunny day (or at least a day with out rain....)
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Monday, May 2, 2011
Monday, March 14, 2011
3.14 is Pi day
If you are a math wizzzzz (I am SO not!) you will understand that. ( for those in the non math wizzzz group with me in math Pi = 3.14 today is 3-14-2011 therefore it is Pi day) In honour of Pi day, I share with you our family favourite PIE recipe...
I can almost make this in my sleep, it is a recipe that I got from a friend shortly after R & I were married - and continues to be a family favorite. This is my 'go to' dessert recipe. It is fast, easy and can be kept in the freezer to "have on hand just in case" word of caution, you might want to hide it deep deep in the deep freezer so it really is on hand when you need it. I am posting the original recipe, it works equally well if you substitute Non or Low fat options if you would like.
I hope you enjoy... Pi Day!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pi(e)
1 prepared graham cracker pie crust (chocolate or original)
Filling
1 4oz package cream cheese
1 Cup icing / powdered sugar
1/3 Cup smooth peanut butter ( I like to add a little more, because we really like the peanut butter flavour)
1/2 Cup milk
1 small container prepared whipped topping (such as cool whip)
Cream all but the prepared whipped topping. When mixture is smooth fold in the whipped topping. Set aside while you mix the fudge layer.
Fudge Layer
3 squares of semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 Cup whip cream
2 Tbsp Peanut butter
1/4 Tsp Vanilla
Melt on medium heat until chocolate and Peanut Butter melt. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
To assemble
Pour a little of the fudge mixture in the bottom of the pie shell in a criss-cross pattern.
Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese / peanut butter mixture over the fudge.
Spatter / sprinkle/ pour 1/2 of the remaining fudge mixture over the pie
Spread remaining cream cheese/ peanut butter mixture over the pie
Pour the remaining fudge mixture over the pie in circles.
Drag the tip of a butter knife through the fudge mixture on the top to make pretty patterns if desired. (think spider web)
Freeze pie overnight for best results.
Remove from freezer 10 min before serving.
Use a knife ran under hot water for an easier cut.
Eat Enjoy!
Note: This can be doubled and put into a 9x13 pan - substitute the prepared pie crusts for your favourite graham cracker or Oreo cookie base.
Happy 3-14 Pi Day everyone.
I can almost make this in my sleep, it is a recipe that I got from a friend shortly after R & I were married - and continues to be a family favorite. This is my 'go to' dessert recipe. It is fast, easy and can be kept in the freezer to "have on hand just in case" word of caution, you might want to hide it deep deep in the deep freezer so it really is on hand when you need it. I am posting the original recipe, it works equally well if you substitute Non or Low fat options if you would like.
I hope you enjoy... Pi Day!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pi(e)
1 prepared graham cracker pie crust (chocolate or original)
Filling
1 4oz package cream cheese
1 Cup icing / powdered sugar
1/3 Cup smooth peanut butter ( I like to add a little more, because we really like the peanut butter flavour)
1/2 Cup milk
1 small container prepared whipped topping (such as cool whip)
Cream all but the prepared whipped topping. When mixture is smooth fold in the whipped topping. Set aside while you mix the fudge layer.
Fudge Layer
3 squares of semi-sweet chocolate
1/4 Cup whip cream
2 Tbsp Peanut butter
1/4 Tsp Vanilla
Melt on medium heat until chocolate and Peanut Butter melt. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
To assemble
Pour a little of the fudge mixture in the bottom of the pie shell in a criss-cross pattern.
Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese / peanut butter mixture over the fudge.
Spatter / sprinkle/ pour 1/2 of the remaining fudge mixture over the pie
Spread remaining cream cheese/ peanut butter mixture over the pie
Pour the remaining fudge mixture over the pie in circles.
Drag the tip of a butter knife through the fudge mixture on the top to make pretty patterns if desired. (think spider web)
Freeze pie overnight for best results.
Remove from freezer 10 min before serving.
Use a knife ran under hot water for an easier cut.
Eat Enjoy!
Note: This can be doubled and put into a 9x13 pan - substitute the prepared pie crusts for your favourite graham cracker or Oreo cookie base.
Happy 3-14 Pi Day everyone.
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