would you like to know what people say behind your back? or live in sweet oblivion... for years I have gone through life clueless to the fact that anyone might be talking about me... I have gone into situations believing no one has an opinion about me... recently it was brought to my attention, and... Continue Reading →
Pat Toner’s Baked Lentil Oatmeal
it's been awhile since I've given an update on how hugging is going for me... about a year ago I shared my struggles with hugging... my short-comings, anxiety, avoidance and strategies... so thought it was high time for a report... I still don't get it... don't understand the motives behind it or the pleasure in... Continue Reading →
a fall from hell
around two months ago Saskatchewan was hit with a terrible snow storm... it was right around the time that Haiti was hit with a terrible hurricane... and for the first time in my life I understood what it was like to go through a natural disaster... of course not on the same level as Haiti,... Continue Reading →
lemon chicken with egg salad and pistachio raspberry cupcakes
the farm house was quiet today as I prepared the meal... school is back! I have to say, I am usually so, so ready for the kids to go back to school... but this summer, we actually pretty much got along... there were moments... of me screaming... and my middle son always seemed to find... Continue Reading →
zucchini three ways
I warned you that all I can think of lately is how to cook with zucchini... while others are pondering the Hip's last concert, the end to the Olympics or perhaps the Blue Jays attempts to win the division... I am solely focused on zucchini... in fact, I'm already planning the zucchini coconut chocolate... Continue Reading →
love signals
I’m currently watching season 20 of the Bachelor… didn’t say I was proud of myself… or that it’s been a good use of my time… Ben, the Bachelor, had to hand out a first impression rose on the first night… it went to a woman named Olivia… now that we are on to episode... Continue Reading →
who wants a hug?
we ate some yummy granola this morning to start 2016 with some fibre... I do love the first day of the new year... I'm a goal setter and I love setting completely unrealistic goals that I have trouble even getting through day 1 achieving... my list of goals: more fibre (check), consume less/buy less, read... Continue Reading →
pumpkin seed muffins
these muffins are moist and delish... I took the photo with a pumpkin I had but opted to use canned pumpkin puree for the recipe... partly because I am lazy and partly because it tastes better in my opinion in baking... if you are going to use up a pumpkin before it rots, I'd suggest... Continue Reading →
yellow squash banana bread
ahhhhh the weekend... I'd suggest having a nice bath with some Epsom salts, listening to Enya and reading Thrive by Arianna Huffington ... oh and make this loaf using up either your squash or zucchini that has taken over your kitchen...
