Heartfelt greetings for a new and wonderful year to all! I find entering a new year is a chance for introspection and hope. Standing at the threshold of a new year, a road lays before us. Where it takes us, no man knows, but we have a choice to step out with earnest expectation or with dread. I … Continue reading The Gate of the Year
You would think living in Canada would automatically guarantee a picturesque Christmas with snow-laden trees, children sledding, and couples skating hand-in-hand. This might be the case in many other parts of the country, but here in my little corner it is often not so. The Atlantic Ocean is a climate control all in itself, keeping … Continue reading I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas
This morning for breakfast I was in the mood for something special (since it IS almost Christmas) and yet different. I was thinking Eggs Benedict would be nice, but I wasn't prepared for that (no bacon thawed, and I would have to find a recipe for dairy-free hollandaise sauce...I didn't really want to go that … Continue reading Saucy Reuben Breakfast Sandwich
I may be in my 30's, but I still look forward to the first snowfall of the year. And why not? Who says one must put aside the youthful awe of perfectly formed ice crystals, lacy and delicate, falling gently to blanket the earth? The world grows silent and still, hushed in expectation for those first flakes to appear and float … Continue reading Wonder-Filled World
Here in Atlantic Canada we enjoy our seafood. So when I saw a good deal on mussels at a local supermarket, I headed right over to pick some up. They are quick and easy to prepare, which is perfect for a weeknight, and made a wonderful treat. They were part of the supermarket's Black Friday … Continue reading Feast of Mussels
Somewhere in my teens I noticed a sensitivity to dairy. It was nothing much, I just reduced the frequency and quantity I consumed. I used less milk on my cereal and reserved cheese for things like lasagna instead of eating it plain. All that changed a few years ago. An episode of pneumonia required an … Continue reading Dairy-Free Living
I recently came into possession of a kitten. I have always been more of a dog person and had figured I would one day get a puppy when my life was a bit more settled. Then I started facing the facts that with my long hours away from home, a dog would be impossible. A … Continue reading 8 Steps On How To Get a Kitten Used To Riding In a Car
After picking so many apples from my grandmother’s tree (see previous blog – Unexpected Blessings), I’ve been scrambling to find ways to use the apples. I’ve made 2 batches of juice so far, canned apple pie filling, applesauce is on my list still to make, and I’m going to try drying apple slices for the … Continue reading Apple Pie Smoothie
Monday we celebrated Thanksgiving here in Canada, and I had full intentions on sitting down and writing at some point over the long weekend. But, as is my habit, I bit off a little more than I could chew and found myself trying to cram in more tasks than I had hours. So here we … Continue reading Thanksgiving (Better late than never)
A few days ago a friend stopped by and gave me a bag of apples she had just picked - she had more than she needed and knew I would have use for them. Then yesterday my mother asked if I could help her pick apples at my grandmother's today. We picked what we could reach, … Continue reading Unexpected Blessings
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