Hearth and Home: It’s Picnic Time!

And what picnic would be complete without a hearty bean salad?

Here’s a popular recipe from my cookbook: Not Just for Vegetarians featuring a tangy mustard dressing. You can use any type of beans you have on hand instead of the chickpeas. Just remember to include the green or yellow beans for a nice added crunch and color too.

With today being  July 4th and July 1st  just passed, I thought this was a good salad choice to share, right about now. See page 2 for the complete recipe.

Have a great weekend and do let me know if you give this recipe a try.

Monthly Movie Musings: Take 2

Welcome back to Monthly Movie Musings.  

The movie title prompt for July  is:

Nowhere to Run

Click on the title link above to read about this movie, starring the late, great David Janssen, one of my all-time favorite actors.

This movie was produced in 1978, just 2 years before David Janssen’s untimely death at the age of 49. If you scroll down the comments a bit on this movie’s website page you will see a comment that I wrote about this movie.

Enough said about the movie though….    

Remember, the prompt can take you in whatever direction that this title inspires you to go.

I’m pondering what to write about for this prompt. I look forward to reading yours soon.

And if you can, please spread the word about my new monthly prompt offering. And thanks to all of you who already have!  

Here’s the link to last month’s prompt: Sometimes, the Runner Stumbles including comment links  for those who particpated in the first MMM.

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Photo of David Janssen: courtesy of Flickr

Haiku Reflections: Blue Rain

Also submitted for the OSI prompt: Blue Rain

Haiku Reflections: Nature’s Symmetry

Pines… after the rain

                                                        

Summer arrived here in Interior BC, with plenty of rain showers and more to follow. How refreshed and healthy the trees and flowers look this year, thanks to the added rainfall. And a much-needed aid in reducing and battling the forest fires. A constant threat in this province that looms so much closer when the weather is dry and the ground and trees are parched.

                          

I love rain. Have I mentioned that a time or three?      

How did summer arrive, in your area? Rain or shine?

Hearth and Home: More Comfort Cooking

When it comes to “comfort cooking” I don’t think anything can beat a good hearty and healthy casserole.

I took advantage of a cooler day lately to “fire up” the oven and make this: Layered Veggie Rice Casserole from Not Just for Vegetarians. It is by far, our fav. casserole recipe. Quick, colorful and delish! Also a great pot-luck option too. I’ve taken one of these to several pot-luck suppers and this dish was always the first to go!

Here’s a link to the recipe from my cooking/craft blog in case you want to give this one a try. There’s also a good cookie recipe included in this post, if you decide to add dessert to the mix! Heh, the oven’s already on!

What is your favorite casserole?

If you can, please leave a link to your recipe, if available.