What Are We Not Writing Down?
I wonder how many witty inventions clever stories and pearls of wisdom have been lost or reallocated due to the simple act of the absence of penmanship.
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Strawberry Balsamic Dressing Recipe
This is an easy twist on our classic balsamic dressing recipe. Make a quick upscale dressing at a fraction of the cost of boutique grocery store dressings! Eating well can be done on a modest budget. This is great on a bed of mixed greens with fresh or frozen thawed strawberries, blueberries, various toasted nuts […]
Everyday Balsamic Dressing Recipe
This is an easy classic balsamic dressing recipe. Its simpler to make dressing than we think! If you’re looking to have your say about what’s in your dressing, or for cost savings, this is a great standard dressing that can be tweaked to your palate or food sensitivities. Hubby rightfully didn’t want to pay exorbitant […]
The soul cleansing power of the lament
The soul cleansing power of the lament (excerpts from my “morning writing” routine): We are so often taught to stuff it down and act civil. Yet there are times when we need to shake our fist at the world, pour out our soul, like puzzle pieces on the floor and have God instruct us on […]
Knowing what you don’t want is just as important as knowing what you do
Knowing what you don’t want is just as important as knowing what you do What do you want to do when you grow up? We’ve all heard this question in our lives, and to some point it may still apply. We go through changes in our lives, whether career, relational and even spiritual. Knowing […]
What’s the best/worst advice you’ve received:
In terms of the worst advice I’ve ever received, I would say it has rather more to do with the delivery than the content. Or shall I say a matter of invitation. As such I’d have to say the worst advice is unsolicited advice. Those moments where you bare your soul, show your underbelly […]
Instant Pot Almond Milk Rice Pudding
Instant Pot Almond Milk Rice Pudding 2 3/4 cup almond milk unsweetened plain (unflavoured) I use black diamond 1/2 cup basmati rice 1/2 cup cane sugar (white can do just more caramelly with cane) 1/8 tsp Himalayan salt (or reg salt) 1 Tbsp Butter (or vegan/dairy free / gluten free / soy free marg) […]
The Value of Community
My spouse went to check on a rustic metal bench we were having made by local Mennonites, when he arrived, they were on coffee break. They invited him to sit in with them while they took a moment. This was profound to both of us. When they were done, it was at that point, he […]
Mount Hagen Organic Cafe Review
Smooth, mild, everything you’d want in an organic breakfast coffee, with this pre-ground non-bitter roast. Neither over or under roasted this was a very enjoyable bag of morning goodness. I originally purchased this at the local health food store, however Sobeys had been carrying this brand, although they are often out of stock, as it […]
Fluffy Gluten Free Pancakes Recipe
It’s true, although fluffy and GF usually never go together, they do today, with this fluffy gluten free pancakes recipe! The hubby wanted pancakes last Sunday (crepes actually) and all the mixes I had been trying we all used up or thrown out – you GF’ers know what I mean. None were out of the […]
Review | Udi’s Gluten Free Pizza Crust (Pre-made)
10min gluten free dinner, can this really be true? These wheat free, dairy free, soy free and nut free, gluten free pizza crusts were actually quite do-able and remarkably better than 99% of the pizza shop ones. Yes, one can taste the difference, however when loaded with your favourite toppings it’s great to have something […]
Review | Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Mix | Stonewall Kitchen
Hmmm, I really wanted to like these, as I’m a definite old fashioned doughnut fan… so sad.. and a huge fan of owner operator businesses. Ugh. I have worked in a bakery in a previous era of my life and have made more than a thing or two in my day. Box says “we really […]
REVIEW | Gluten Free Pasta | PC Fusilli
PC Gluten Free Fusilli Pasta was pretty good. Cool spirally noodles. Don’t overcook and don’t stir. Use package directions! Cook the noodles, drain in colander, pour back in pan, add already cooked, already hot sauce with all meat/veg in it (if spaghetti or the like) on top. FOLD sauce into noodles with large spatula (like […]
Review: PC Gluten Free Chocolate Cake Mix
It was really good! Lets just jump out of the gate on this one. Not just good for Gluten Free, but good, like everyone likes them good. Its a relief to be able to make one dessert instead of multiple and having to keep them separate and labelled and all the other shenanigans that come […]
Cinnamon Honey Butter Recipe
My dad’s a beekeeper, we’ve made lots of honey recipes, here’s one of them:
Honey Butter Recipe: 1/4 cup butter (softened), 1/4 cup honey (runny),
1/16 teaspoon cinnamon (or to taste, dash), dash nutmeg …