9 Nov
THE RED FLANDERS POPPY
The red Flanders’ poppy was first described as a flower of remembrance by Colonel John McCrae (1872-1918), who was Professor of Medicine at McGill University of Canada before World War One. Colonel McCrae had served as a gunner in the Boer War, but went to France in World War One as a [...]
30 Oct
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.
14 Aug
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. [...]
4 Jul
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 [...]
7 Apr
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 [...]
21 Dec
Chilled to the bone, the frosty sheer air.
Winter again unrelenting, inevitably here.
The stillness of a new untouched morning,
Still ours alone to share.
The trees, a wonderland of beauty,
Boughs lush with white diamonds,
Dreamlike, in a haze of soft gray sky.
A picture,well-worth a thousand words.
Bundled and mittened, we walk on….
Determined, sure-footed,facing the elements.
Brave against the chill.
Your hand in [...]
30 Oct
Another simple pleasure of Autumn. The harvest of tree fruits and root vegetables, now at their flavorful peak. Including of course, crisp and delicious fall apples.
These BC Gala apples are so good to eat fresh or to add to a favorite recipe.
And don’t they make a lovely (albeit photo) still life to behold?
One of my favorite apple recipes from Not [...]
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