Archive for the ‘Hearth and Home’ Category

Wishing You a Warm,Wonderful Weekend!

 
                                                
More Autumn beauty. Can we ever get enough? 
                                                              
PS: I also have a new post over at Veggies…which includes a recipe for Red Lentil Veggie Soup and some information re: the health benefits of tumeric, one of my favorite spices. Hope you’ll stop by.

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Autumn Images: Black and White

So often, Autumn is all about color.
I thought it might be interesting to take some time to focus on the shapes and more subtle shadings of Autumn instead, viewing them in black and white.
I hope you enjoy my latest “stroll” through Fall.
                                                                                                                   

                                              

                                               

                                                                     

                                                       

                                                                           

                                                           

                                                                     

                                                                           

                                                                                        

                                                                         

                                          
PS: On a completely different note, if the cold has reached [...]

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Haiku Reflections: Talisman

                                      
Also submitted for this week’s  OSI prompt: Talisman
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Happy Thanksgiving!
PS: If you are looking for  a wonderful dessert recipe for this weekend , you might enjoy this new post over at Veggie’s: Carrot Cake Revisited…
If you like carrot cake, this recipe will not disappoint! 

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Hearth and Home: 10 Fav. Food Photos

It’s finally cooled down here in BC, with rain falling and temps. back to the moderate range. What bliss! I feel productive again LOL!  
And what could be more productive than some time well spent in the kitchen. I’m hoping to have a cooking  ”marathon” in the next few days, before the summer heat returns. [...]

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Hearth and Home: Grandma’s Apple Pie

                                            
Remembering….that sweet, heavenly fragrance.
Wafting through grandma’s house.
Treasured
 memories
last
 forever.
♥♥♥
For those of you who missed it the first time, you might also enjoy reading  this tribute to my special grandma aka “Big” Ma.
She made the best apple pies I’ve ever tasted!
FYI: McIntosh was always her apple variety preference for pies.
Another childhood memory conjured up: Ritz Cracker Mock-Apple Pie [...]

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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.
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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 [...]

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Simple Pleasures:Baking Beauties!

I call these my:  Basic but Beautiful Bran Muffins. I made a batch of these “beauties” today and enjoyed one with a cup of Earl Grey tea; my knitting temporarily sidelined, LOL. So delish and satisfying!
I’ve always been a big muffin fan. This recipe from Not Just for Vegetarians continues to be a very popular post [...]

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