Strawberry Muffins ~ I love everything about July! First of all...it is a LONG way from our dark, cold and snowy winter. Second, and just as important is the fact that everywhere you look there are baskets and baskets of fresh, local, luscious, juicy, sweet strawberries. To say I love strawberries would be a bit of an understatement because I adore them. Maybe my adoration comes from the strawberry's elusiveness? It's possible, because where I live in Eastern Canada these locally farmed, … [Read more...]
~ CLOSED ~ Strawberry Kiwi Smoothie Bowl {w/ #PCInsidersCollection GC Giveaway}
After a fairly mild, but still very long winter, if I cautiously peek around the corner I can see spring finally making her way toward us. I can barely wait to shed my winter clothes, put out the patio furniture and start digging in the garden. for me, spring is always a hopeful time of year. It holds the promise of long hours of daylight, warmer temperatures, barbecues, hiking and finally being able to get out of the house without twenty layers of clothing! I'm also trying to shed some … [Read more...]
~ A Family Tradition; Preparation of a Nativity Tray ~
A few people have asked if I would again this year explain the tradition surrounding the preparation of a Nativity Tray. Less than a week from today is Christmas Eve so I thought this would the perfect time to share with you a tradition in our home. This Christmas Eve will be our twelfth year to prepare a Nativity Tray, which is a medieval English custom. … [Read more...]
Healthy Living – Nine weeks in and doing…?
Like many of you, my New Year resolution was to be more active, eat healthier and lose a few pounds. How am I doing 9 weeks in...I'm doing OK, better than I was, but still working on it. … [Read more...]