Jess' Fab Food

Ok, it's Tasty Tuesday.....have you tried the queso dip yet???? I'm not going to lie, I had used it IN things (tacos and enchilada sauce to name a couple) but had not yet made it just as the instructions say until a few weeks ago. Mr Fab Food and I DEVOURED an entire bowl of it with nachos while binge watching Fargo on Netflix and let me tell you, it.is.delicious!!! TRY IT! I promise you will not be disappointed! Well, unless you don't like cheese....then you might not like it!

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Forever, always, Thank You. To all of you who have and continue to serve, sacrifice and fight to give us the life we’re privileged to live. #lestweforget #thankyou ... #forevergrateful #inremembrance See more

I’m so excited for this collaboration!! Carlee and I discover new things we have in common regularly! This week’s ready-to-eat plant-based deliciousness available from her online shop @sweetpeasprouts include this Better Than Caesar with Epicure’s Better Than Bacon bits!! Run now to order!!! Posted @withregram @sweetpeasprouts We are so excited for our meal kits this week, especially for our Better Than Caesar, which features Better than Bacon made by @epicureofficial If ...you know me, you know I am normally not one to be into the meat substitutes, HOWEVER, these vegan bacon bits are made from pinto beans and nutritional yeast, and they are absolutely delicious, even to this diehard plant eater. (My friend @jessfabfood is your gal if you’re looking to get more of this crazy good stuff) As always, our meals are gluten free. This week they are both nut free as well! Place your orders in our shop starting now! (link is in the bio) Orders close on Sunday, and delivery day is Tuesday! Can’t wait for you to try these!! by @photosbycoley

Tasty Tuesday!!! This one is ALWAYS a hit here!

Check out what my pal Dana is doing with the caramel sauce mix!!!!!

Check out this hack.... Since, whether we like it or not, we have WAY more plastic bags than we like right now, and some of you may also suddenly have too many of those Lysol things as well.

Happy Thanksgiving Eternally grateful for these cuties (and the cutie off camera who cooked most of this delicious spread!) Forgot to pre-order the turkey from the farmer’s market so we did prime rib with all the things! Will have to remember the turkey for Christmas for sure!! Pumpkin pie with pumpkin-spiced whipped cream for afters. ... What a gorgeous weekend! Missed seeing some of our faves but enjoyed our family time #grateful #happythanksgivng #familyfood #foodislove #everydayrecipes #simpleingredients #loveineverybite #fortheloveoffood #mumofgirls #mumof4 #eatwellbewell

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This one is perfect for today. What are you grateful for? Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I hope today you are enjoying the day with the people you love!

Tasty Tuesday! The "secret" ingredients might surprise you! They should also hopefully still be available locally even in Ontario!

So many new friends today!! This kid is my Dr Doolittle! Always finds the bugs and other wildlife on our walks.... Happy Thanksgiving

Maybe it's time to just take a leap of faith and give that thing you're dreaming of doing a try?

I hope you all love cabbage this much..... https://www.facebook.com/bernadette.py/videos/10222653038691562/?extid=0

Feature Friday!! If you don't already have these you need them!! The full-sized sheet pan liner or the set of 2 1/4 sheet pan liners! They fit perfectly on either the sheet pan or the 1/4 sheet pans, 2 of the 1/4 sheet pan liners fit into the full-sized pan if you want to have two separate things cooking without mixing juices or sauces, they have lovely edges so things don't spill, they can be used as a sushi or cake roller, they are great for freezing fresh peppers, sliced avocado or other fruit, veggies or sweets before moving them to a resealable container. If you freeze them in a single layer first they won't clump together in the freezer container! I love these things! I have 2 of the full-sized and 4 of the 1/4 size!

Feature Friday!! Chocolatey Temptation Cupcake Mix! Make cupcakes, a full-sized cake, two-bite brownies in the perfect petite pan! https://jessicacrossan.epicure.com/en-ca/product/1201151

About last night...... The last (for me - there might be one more session next week if you’re quick!) Soul Sessions on the Farm with @movewithjessica at @jamesfamilyfarm Something I didn’t know I needed until I signed up in August and have enjoyed my Thursdays with Jess and Dallas since. It’s been nice to connect with myself and the outdoors and get a feeling of community at the same time. It’s a bit of a drive for me, but time I’m glad I spent on me in this strangest time in our lives. Do something for you. It’s worth it. I promise.

Spent my lunch at Freshii @salimbardai with @listwithlouise @f45_training_bradford @scaraoke and the @abradfordchristmas girls as part of their campaign to raise $50K for The Bradford Helping Hand Foodbank and their Christmas hamper program! These girls are an inspiration and I’m so excited to be able to help them reach their goal!! Can’t stop by Freshii today? Then why not sponsor a weeknight dinner collection (or 5 like Louise and F45! ) by heading to https://jesscross...an.com/pr/a-bradford-christmas-fundraiser/ Or clicking the #linkinbio #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #feedthehungry #fundraiser #ontariomoms #eatlocal #youngphilanthropists #girlsruntheworld #eatwellbewell #putyourheartintoit #communitylove #smalltownlife #foodbank #abradfordchristmas #foodislove

Yesterday I shared a blog that was born of a collaboration with a group of other business women I network with. Today, another collaboration I am part of thanks to a connection through my Academy of Culinary Nutrition! The week of October 19-23 join myself and a group of inspiring other women for a week of learning focused on creating healthy habits during the holidays! It's FREE and includes a workshop about Wine and I'll be baking gingerbread and pumpkin spice muffins so really what's there to lose??? You can learn more and register here: https://grateful-plates.ck.page/fceb42cc76

Slow cooker butter chicken!

What's your best "Did You Know?" tip?

We're reaching the end of the season.....don't let all those fresh herbs go to waste!

It's Tasty Tuesday!! The weather is definitely changing and if you take a look in your feed you may have noticed some folks talking about CROCKtober.....where we just break out the slow cooker and never look back! Well, this recipe is requested often because so many slow cooker recipes call for ketchup in the ingredient prep. I don't like store-bought ketchup so I created this one instead! Have fun rocking that crockpot this season!

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Was on a virtual book club last week and the idea that what we think is the main factor either limiting or opening up our potential came up. I have read a few books over the last year, and had many conversations about exactly this. The more you believe you CAN you will. And if you choose to believe otherwise, well......

Tasty Tuesday! Tired of the same old pancakes? Why not give these ones a try!

Anyone can relate?

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I miss all of them so much.... Opa taught me how to appreciate what I have. To love those I care about even when I don't agree with their choices (but that's not the same as having to like their choices) and that having one person who believes you is enough. Oma taught me how to grow food and make the most out of what you had or could afford. She taught me that you can do something for the people you love even if it's not something you're great at and they will appreciate your effort. Nana taught me to be adventurous, to appreciate where I had been as much as where I was going, to have fun and be fun, to ask questions and stand up for what I believe in. Grandpa taught me to take pride in what I built and that the end result was always worth the effort.