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Polonaise Soup (Tomato Soup with Cheddar and Pasta)

I set out this weekend to make two recipes for the blog, this Polonaise Soup (Tomato Soup with Cheddar and Pasta), was neither of them, but after one bite I knew this was the one I HAD to share right away! It's all comfort and childhood memories rolled into one! Grab your favourite spot on the couch, curl up with a warm blanket and soak up all the winter vibes.

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White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (Panera Copycat)

I stumbled upon this White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese by accident. Well, wait, not the macaroni and cheese part, that was intentional, but being a Panera copycat, that part I wasn't expecting. I've been wanting a stovetop macaroni and cheese recipe for years. My go-to has always been that famous blue box which I still love, but today I wanted a gooey, cheesy, rich pasta that only comes from the real deal.

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Hey! I'm Tanya.

Candy Jar Chronicles is my way of finding the sweet amidst the sour. We live miles and miles from our families and I was finding myself homesick, missing my grandmas’ recipes and my parent's cooking. With the help of my husband and two little boys, I decided Candy Jar Chronicles would be my space to share recipes, crafts and bits from our everyday life. You know, chronicle the sweet stuff!

In a snapshot, this is me: I start diets most Mondays, daydream about food, home renovations and watch way too much reality tv. My sweet little boys keep me insanely entertained and my husband keeps me grounded.