Thursday, March 30, 2017
Easy Cheese Stuffed Garlic Knots
CARB HEAVEN!!! These cheese stuffed garlic knots are so easy because they are made with canned biscuit dough and are so darn carbo-licious that you can t even imagine until you try one. And if there is one thing that I love to add to carbs, it s CHEESE! Yesssssss. Mike couldn t stop snacking on these. [ ] The post Easy Cheese Stuffed Garlic Knots appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares / Confetti Bars
No Bake Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares AKA Confetti Bars are from my repertoire of my Grandma Marion s recipes, as she was an avid fan of dainties . Or squares, as most people would call them, but I prefer the word dainties instead, not only because it brings forth very fond memories of my grandma who [ ] The post Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares / Confetti Bars appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe and Video
I absolutely LOVE homemade cabbage rolls. Love, love LOVE them. They are one of my favourite traditional Ukrainian foods to enjoy, however, they are not my favourite to make. My Mom and I have both agonized over how we just can t get them as small, dense and compactly formed as my Grandma Marion used to make [ ] The post Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole Recipe and Video appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole
Print Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole Rate this recipe Average: 0/5 0 ratings Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 2 hours Total Time: 2 hours, 30 minutes Author: Karlynn Johnston Ingredients 9 uncooked lasagna noodles (normal NOT no boil noodles) 8 inch medium baking potatoes peeled and cut into 1- chunks 1/4 cup milk 1/4 cup [ ] The post Lazy Cabbage Roll Casserole appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Monday, March 27, 2017
The Big Three: A Security Comparison of WordPress, Drupal and Joomla!
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Sunday, March 26, 2017
LAST WEEK ON THE MAGPIE FARM – CREEPY CRAWLIES
This last week was wonderfully warm. It finally feels like spring is here, the temperatures at night are just below freezing and the days have warm rays of sunshine. The coop got a quick coat of stain, the lean-to roof got some simple shingles and the automatic chicken door was installed. I couldn t resist adding [ ] The post LAST WEEK ON THE MAGPIE FARM CREEPY CRAWLIES appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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This Week at the Johnston’s
Well hello, how ARE you guys doing? I think it s time to start writing something that I have been meaning to for months upon months, probably since my cookbook came out and things got insane and this website turned into four full time jobs for Mike and I. ( Yes,the math doesn t add up, now does it .) [ ] The post This Week at the Johnston s appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Karlynn’s Weekly Thrift Haul – March 26th
I m back again with another thrift haul post! Now, while I can t guarantee that I will be posting updates weekly, it just happened that the one day I managed to sneak out this week I did find things worthy of posting! This week has been crazy read my THIS WEEK AT THE JOHNSTON S [ ] The post Karlynn s Weekly Thrift Haul March 26th appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Friday, March 24, 2017
Low Carb Crack Slaw Recipe & Video
Crack Slaw. I know, nice name, nice name, but I didn t name this dish. Which, by the way, I came across while on the hunt for low carb recipes for those family members of mine that like to stick to low carb. I like to blame them, but to be honest Mike and I both [ ] The post Low Carb Crack Slaw Recipe & Video appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Baked French Toast
Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Baked French Toast. Did I have you at CREAM CHEESE? Or was it Cinnamon Maple? Or I mean really, it was everything, wasn’t it? Did you say CinnamonMapleCreamCheeseBakedFrenchToast? Uh, yes, please! Let s talk for a moment about this last recipe that I created using Dempster s new Honey Wheat bread. I m pretty sure [ ] The post Cinnamon Maple Cream Cheese Baked French Toast appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Thursday, March 23, 2017
Baked Lazy Perogy Casserole – Recipe & Video!
So I m just going to go ahead and tell you that you have to make this lazy perogy casserole next weekend. Any weekend. Every weekend. Also, don t bother correcting my spelling of perogy. You don t spell it right either, I m assuming, because each family has their own way of spelling perogy and ain t nobody got time [ ] The post Baked Lazy Perogy Casserole Recipe & Video! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Chewy Chocolate Puffed Wheat Squares Recipe and Video
Chewy Chocolate Puffed Wheat Squares When is the last time that you had a decadent, chewy puffed wheat square? Chewy Chocolate Puffed Wheat Squares These CHEWY, CHOCOLATE PUFFED WHEAT SQUARES are seriously one of those desserts that reminds me of my childhood. They are so simple to make and are an amazingly delicious, chewy, chocolate [ ] The post Chewy Chocolate Puffed Wheat Squares Recipe and Video appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Raspberry Coconut Bars
If there is one bar that I remember my Grandma Marion making when I was young, it was these raspberry coconut bars. There is something so perfect about the flavour combination: the buttery shortbread base, the tart raspberry jam filling paired with the sweet, chewy coconut. I would have to say that these are one [ ] The post Raspberry Coconut Bars appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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4 Tips for Boosting Your Email Marketing Strategy
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Monday, March 20, 2017
Crockpot Apple Juice Pulled Pork
Sooo, pulled pork and I aren t the best of friends. There, I said it. When I traveled to the States and hit the Southern areas of BBQ bliss, I ate ribs. I ate slaw. I ate cornbread and I ate brisket and I ate BBQ chicken. I ate and ate and ate everything BBQ that [ ] The post Crockpot Apple Juice Pulled Pork appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Key Lime Mojito Recipe
This is what happens when Karlynn and I go to the grocery store. There could be worse things, for sure, but on a recent trip I found this teensy bag of key limes and decided I absolutely HAD to make something with them. I landed on a Key Lime Mojito because they also had fresh [ ] The post Key Lime Mojito Recipe appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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8 Essential Features of Effective eCommerce Checkout Pages
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New UI/UX Unveiled in dotCMS 4.x Series
Built on Angular2 JS framework, dotCMS 4.0 includes a new SPA layout, user notifications, and mobile device previews to improve usability of the platform
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Brown Sugar Caramel Cream Cinnamon Buns
I am pretty sure that you are all aware that I have an addiction to everything vintage. Pyrex, Federal glass, any type of glassware and I will BUY IT ALL. Ok, not really, but if the price is cheap? Man oh man. Watch out garage, I will fill you up without blinking! ( If you [ ] The post Brown Sugar Caramel Cream Cinnamon Buns appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Sunday, March 19, 2017
Last Week On The Magpie Farm – Chicken Killer!
In the last seven days our weather has turned from minus 20 Celsius to plus 15. Yes, here outside of Calgary we get Chinooks and can get wild temperature swings in a very short time. It was a welcome change because I have lots of work to do outside! Last week the chicken coop needed [ ] The post Last Week On The Magpie Farm Chicken Killer! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Karlynn’s Thrift Hauls – March 19th Edition
You all must have totally known that this was coming. A thrift haul post and there will be more to follow! I ve been sharing my thrifting adventures on my Instagram Stories ( click that link to follow me and then you ll see allllll of the thrifting wins!) and it was inevitable that I would [ ] The post Karlynn s Thrift Hauls March 19th Edition appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Thursday, March 16, 2017
Open-Source Pimcore Digital Platform: Consolidating PIM/MDM, DAM, CMS & E-Commerce
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Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Meatballs with Homemade Mushroom Sauce
Mushrooms are a favourite of mine in any form, as soon as I see that there is a dish that has mushrooms, I know that it s the one for me. So when I decided to pair meatballs with a homemade mushroom sauce, I knew it was a sure win! The mushroom sauce is so simple and [ ] The post Meatballs with Homemade Mushroom Sauce appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Monday, March 13, 2017
The Ultimate Clubhouse Sandwich
If there is one thing that I can truly say is the whole truth and nothing but the truth about my family’s eating habits, it would be that we are totally sandwich people. Beyond a doubt, if there is nothing made for supper or we are in a rush, we turn to making sandwiches – [ ] The post The Ultimate Clubhouse Sandwich appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Security tips for CMS
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Sunday, March 12, 2017
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and sour meatballs, the secret to a great sauce is using ketchup. The post Sweet and Sour Meatballs appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Friday, March 10, 2017
Sweet and Sour Meatballs
Sweet and sour meatballs success is all about the sauce, baby, and this is a great sauce. The ketchup is a must have in it, and adds that extra zing! The best sweet and sour meatball recipes simply must have ketchup in it, that s what makes this classic old fashioned meatball recipe the best one [ ] The post Sweet and Sour Meatballs appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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The Best Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe
I love meatballs because they are a filling appetizer or side dish with any meal. I don t like meatballs because they can be finicky. Thus, I have always been on the lookout for THE BEST easy homemade meatballs recipe. The problem is I hate to mix meat with my hands. You know, the greasy fatty [ ] The post The Best Easy Homemade Meatballs Recipe appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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The Best Easy Homemade Meatball Recipe
I love meatballs because they are a filling appetizer or side dish with any meal. I don t like meatballs because they can be finicky. Thus, I have always been on the lookout for THE BEST easy homemade meatball recipe. The problem is I hate to mix meat with my hands. You know, the greasy fatty [ ] The post The Best Easy Homemade Meatball Recipe appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Cranberry Zombie Recipe
If you re looking for a nice refreshingly tart drink then this vintage cocktail is the one for you. The Zombie cocktails started in 1934 and have been popular ever since . It s also know as a skull puncher. Don t let that scare you though.. I m guessing you d need to down quite a few to let [ ] The post Cranberry Zombie Recipe appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Thursday, March 9, 2017
Agility Helps Customers Unlock the Potential of Online Sales with Its New eCommerce Solution
Agility Inc, a fully-integrated digital experience platform offering Content Management, Online Ticketing and Real-Time Personalization, now offers Agility eCommerce, a solution providing scalable and responsive online storefronts. Agility eCommerce is managed centrally from the Agility platform and provides full freedom of design and customization.
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Classic Moscow Mule Recipe
The Moscow Mule is one of those popular drinks that you either love or hate. While I m not a huge fan of Ginger Beer myself, I discovered that I actually enjoy it in a Moscow Mule. Also, I needed an excuse to use these awesome glass mugs Karlynn and I found while thrifting.. because look [ ] The post Classic Moscow Mule Recipe appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe – Using Sourdough!
Ok. Homemade garlic toast using sourdough bread isn t exactly mind-blowing, but . what if YOU don t know how good it is? I have to remember here on The Kitchen Magpie that I have all sorts of cooks at different levels, from beginners and beyond. I wasn t going to post this recipe and then remembered that a [ ] The post Homemade Garlic Bread Recipe Using Sourdough! appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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5 Ingredient Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce
There is nothing better than a decadent, cream cheese Alfredo sauce when it comes down to dinner. I must admit however, that while my sister s recipe (pictured below) calls for milk instead of whipping cream I use whipping cream instead. When I am craving Alfredo sauce, it may as well be the worst-for-your-health-ever Alfredo sauce out [ ] The post 5 Ingredient Cream Cheese Alfredo Sauce appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Zoe’s Best- Mint Homemade Dog Treats
My little Westie Zoe has what I like to call little dog mouth . Most small breed dogs seem to need extra dental cleanings and have horrid bad breath almost all the time. Since Zoe isn t a chewer at all, she is no exception to this dog rule . These homemade cookies have a light mint flavour [ ] The post Zoe s Best- Mint Homemade Dog Treats appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Google is Changing the Game with Featured Snippets
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The Essentials of Enterprise Software
When starting a new business, step one is to find out what software you'll need to run your business. Once your business is growing it will be much more difficult to create the technological foundation on which your business will continue to grow. Starting with the right software that suits the needs of your business will get your business intelligence funnel started from day one, instantly providing data you can use to make informed business decisions. Equipped with this data, you can determine what software, campaigns, and content are causing growth and what isn't.…
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From Farm to Fork: The beginning of my year long journey With McCain Foods
This year I was offered an exciting opportunity very near and dear to this gardening girl’s heart: an opportunity to learn about the ‘farm-to-fork’ story behind a truly Canadian company that makes some of my favourite products. When I was asked if I would like to participate in a journey over the next year learning [ ] The post From Farm to Fork: The beginning of my year long journey With McCain Foods appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Butterscotch Oaties, AKA Oatmeal Scotchies Cookies
You are most likely wondering what the devil a Butterscotch Oatie is, but I am pretty sure that most of you are going to know what a Scotchie cookie is. Err, maybe not? This is a seriously old cookie. Scotchies have been around for as long as my parents can remember, and if you can [ ] The post Butterscotch Oaties, AKA Oatmeal Scotchies Cookies appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2017
Mom’s Cottage Cheese Lasagna
There is nothing I love more than a good ol cottage cheese lasagna. When I was growing up, we lived out in the country and as all country folks know, there s nothing worse than a run to town when you are out of ingredients. I think that s why in our household when I was a [ ] The post Mom s Cottage Cheese Lasagna appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Monday, March 6, 2017
Tequila Sunrise Recipe
There s something beautiful about a Tequila Sunrise. It s one of those beautiful cocktails that balances the fruitiness of orange juice with the cool separation that happens when you add grenadine to the glass. For those who are unaware, the grenadine settles to the bottom causing the sunrise effect of red to orange from the bottom [ ]
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Walnut Loaded Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies
Raise your hands if you are a walnut lovin guy or gal. *Raises her own hand and waves it wildly* These chunky chocolate chip cookies are loaded to the brim with old-fashioned walnut goodness and it was completely a self-indulgent move. I love, love LOVE walnuts in cookies. Mr Magpie hates, hates HATES walnuts in [ ]
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Old Fashioned Cut-Out Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
If you are going to try one new cookie this year, make it my old fashioned cut out sour creams sugar cookies. Close your eyes and picture a soft, pillowy sugar cookie that has a slight sour cream tang to it, paired with a delightful hint of nutmeg. That classic old fashioned pairing of sour [ ] The post Old Fashioned Cut-Out Sour Cream Sugar Cookies appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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RedPoint Global Unveils New Hub Solution to Solve Customer Engagement Gap
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Thursday, March 2, 2017
Old Fashioned Cut-Out Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
If you are going to try one new cookie this year, make it my old fashioned cut out sour creams sugar cookies. Close your eyes and picture a soft, pillowy sugar cookie that has a slight sour cream tang to it, paired with a delightful hint of nutmeg. That classic old fashioned pairing of sour [ ] The post Old Fashioned Cut-Out Sour Cream Sugar Cookies appeared first on The Kitchen Magpie.
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Your Guide to Crafting a UX That Will Increase Your Online Sales
As an eCommerce business, one of your main challenges will be keeping your sales up and finding new revenue opportunities. But there is so much you can do to actually streamline your business processes around maximizing your existing sales and revenue channels.
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Wednesday, March 1, 2017
Six Surefire Marketing Strategies for eCommerce Websites
Look. Marketing is way more difficult than most people realize. But, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. You’ve got the products. You’ve got the website. You’ve got the payments all set up, and you’ve got everything ready to be packaged and sent out. Now, all you’ve got to do is bring in some website traffic and convert your visitors into paying customers. It won’t happen overnight, and it will be a challenge.…
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