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. [...]
Archive for the ‘simple pleasures’ Category
14 Aug
Hearth and Home: 10 Fav. Food Photos
7 May
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 [...]
3 May
Tactile Cheddar!
My “catty” version of a haiku (well kinda,sorta…)
Need I say more. I love the Big Orange Guy!
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Written for the OSI prompt for May 3rd: Tactile
16 Apr
She has a dream…
In case you aren’t one of the 13 million plus people to have already viewed this wonderful video. Seven minutes well spent.
Get ready to be inspired: Susan Boyle sings
A reminder to all of us; dreams CAN come true!
16 Apr
Simple Pleasures: Made by Hand
It begins with a ball of yarn….
Progress…slowly, but surely.
Tadaaaaa….the finished results!
This capelet was a pleasure to make. I used Lion Brand Recycled Cotton , not the worsted weight yarn/wool as suggested in the instructions . Pattern took: three (and a bit!) skeins in Marine Blue for the Size Medium. Just in case this post inspires you to give this pattern a [...]
14 Apr
Haiku Reflections: Gerber Daisy
This beautiful gerber daisy was a gift that I received last spring, from a couple of friends. They dropped it off where I had been working at the time, as a little “pick me up” for the day. It certainly did that and went on to weather last winter on the bathroom window sill, leaves crumpled and flowers [...]
7 Apr
Simple Pleasures: Birthday Carrot Cake
Isn’t this a yummy photo? And the best part, the ”real” thing tasted just as good as this looks.
Joe made one of these luscious carrot cakes for my birthday and YES, I did indulge in a piece and enjoyed every bite. After all, ME month isn’t about total deprivation, ya know. And speaking of ME month, it’s [...]
30 Mar
April is ME month!
How’s that for a catchy title LOL!
I have a birthday coming up in April (yes, 39 again) and instead of dreading yet another candle on the cake this year (pause… for a big sigh…)I’ve decided to make the next 30 days a positive experience in terms of how I feel about myself, especially physically.
Sad to admit, I’ve [...]
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