Link Ups: Thanksgiving Treats

Get ready Canada! We’re only days away from the very first party of the season, and it’s time to start thinking about all the delicious treats we’re going to be eating! Grocery stores have already stocked up on eggnog - do people really drink it this early in the year? - and morning talk shows are sharing their best stuffing recipes.

If you’ve ever tried to prepare an entire Thanksgiving dinner, you know it’s probably one of the hardest jobs in the universe, and all you really get to show for it is a lot of turkey soup and cranberry sauce sandwiches to eat for the rest of the month. If you’re cooking this year, why not treat yourself and have the kids whip up a delicious and simple dessert, so you can put your feet up for a few minutes between stuffing the bird and peeling potatoes?

Orange Cream Pie Holiday Parfaits

Ingredients:

1 package of instant vanilla pudding mix
2 cups of milk
Zest of ½ an orange
Pinch of ground cinnamon and ginger to taste
½ cup butter
1 ¼ cups of graham cracker crumbs
Whipped cream

1. Prepare the vanilla pudding according to the package directions, and refrigerate until set.
2. Stir in the orange zest, cinnamon and ginger and chill until serving time.
3. Meanwhile, melt the butter over low heat in a saucepan or frying pan.
4. Add the graham crumbs and stir until lightly golden.
5. Divide the crumb mixture evenly and press into dessert bowls or daiquiri glasses. Set aside until serving time.
6. Top the crumb base with orange pudding and whipped cream, and serve with a slice of orange for garnish.

Do you have an all-time favorite holiday recipe or handmade treat? Share a link with us below!

The link list will be open until October 10th.

Happy Thanksgiving, Canada!

Copyright 2010 Oh Canada Team

Friday Finds: Fall Fiesta

Welcome, October! We’ve been waiting a long time for you to arrive - about 11 months or so. Now that you’re here, we’re going to celebrate with tasty treats and colorful decorations. In fact, we’re so happy to see you, October, that we’re going to decorate ourselves, too!

Head and Shoulders

Bamboo Shawl in Brown Shades
by Anny May

Lil Punkin Hat
by buttonboxdesigns

Gnome Knit Hats
by FlowerPot Designs

Mustard Ruffles Scarf
by Simply Naif

Knees and Toes

Monsters in a Tube Push Up Soap
by Bubble Tub

Thriftypumpkin Limited Edition Natural Soap
by soapstar

Tangerine Orange Mineral Eye Shadow
by Maple Creek Soapworks

Vanilla Apple Pear Jelly
by Bovine Bubbles

Hands and Heart

Halloween Witch Handmade Card
by Annabelle’s Art

Quilled Halloween Mini Card Set
by The Crafty Bug

Boo and Spider Pumpkin Cushions
by Dans ma maison, il y a

Fall Leaves Pencil Case
by MiniMade

Fingers, Wrists and Ears

Chrysanthemum Ring in Pumpkin Spice Orange
by Little Bear’s Mom

Halloween Crystal Bracelet
by boomerville

Copper Modern Leaf Earrings
by Splurge

Acorn and Squirrel Earrings
by Ishy Jewellery

Want to see more October treats from the Oh Canada Team? You can add the tag ohcanadateam to your searches on Etsy.com to see what we have for you! Our team members are hard at work creating and polishing up plenty of Halloween and fall goodies for every taste.

Copyright 2010 Oh Canada Team

Curious Color

When designers, artists, and even treasury curators go for a color theme, it's usually something common. Sky blue, leafy green, cherry red are always favorites. Today, the Oh Canada Team presents a collection of treasuries that are simply stunning, and feature some unexpected color palettes.

Burnt Orange by Footprint Designs



Champagne Glow by soapstar



Gorgeous Grays by Simple Sundries



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Pride is Golden

With the 2010 Winter Olympics now in full swing, proud Canadians are tuning in to events to cheer on their favorite athletes. Although hosting the Olympics for the second time is a tremendous honor, one has to wonder what effect the Winter part has on our county’s reputation for cold weather. Will we ever have a chance to host summer games?

Although we are known for chilly Northern weather, Canadian summers are gorgeous and warm. In some areas, you could probably fry an egg on the sidewalk during the sweltering summer months. With an abundance of lakes and rivers for swimming, and plenty of forest for camping, Canadian summer vacation is something to look forward to.

Sunrise, Sunset features some deliciously golden orange picks from the Oh Canada Team. This treasury is a great reminder of weather to come. Soon the mornings will no longer be frosty, and barbeques will be calling out to be lit. This collection was curated by team member Soap Star.

Red and White, by Simple Sundries is a wonderfully patriotic collection of Canadian made items. The colors of our flag are a classic combination that never goes out of style.

To see even more incredible creations by Canadian artists, include the tag “OhCanadaTeam” in your searches on Etsy.com.

Copyright 2010 Oh Canada Team