I have this weird fear. I’m scared of dolls that look like real people. Cabbage Patch dolls, Raggedy Ann dolls, Barbie dolls, let’s face it, they look nothing like the real thing. But Walking Wendy. She was a whole different story. Growing up, my sisters and I had a Walking Wendy doll. She looked like…Read more »
Tender Chicken Alfredo
This dish is a favourite with my kids – and that, my friends, makes it a winner! Tender Chicken Alfredo Total Time: less than 60 mins Prep: 15 mins Cook: 30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients Splash of olive oil 1/2 c prosciutto 2 chicken breasts, roughly chopped 300g dry pasta (such as penne) 1/2 c unsalted butter 1 shallot, minced (or…Read more »
Dinner is Served
Generally speaking meal time at our house is pretty low key. Our oldest is a foodie, and the only thing we have discovered he does not like is Sushi (he was very disappointed to learn this.) Our youngest plays the ‘I’m little and my tummy is full,’ card a lot, but will eat small amounts of most anything. The…Read more »
Baked Salmon and Candied Brussell Sprouts
Recipe Monday brought to you on a Tuesday. Because sometimes, that’s just how life goes. Baked Parchment Paper Salmon Total Time: less than 45 mins Prep: 15 mins Cook: 20-30 mins Serves: 4 Ingredients: Parchment paper Splash of olive oil 2 (6oz) fillets salmon Fresh ground salt and pepper for seasoning 3/4 c seasoned bread crumbs 1 lemon, sliced rounds Approx. 10 thin…Read more »
Soothing Potato Leek Soup
Though I had planned to work in my flower beds planting some bulbs this Saturday, I woke up to see a skiff of snow on the grass and knew my plans had changed. I made this soup instead. It did not disappoint. My whole family loved it, and were happy to see the leftovers appear for lunch today.…Read more »
Meals in a Pinch or For a Pinch
Due to the Easter break, I did not post a recipe last week. So, because we all need a little bit of fabulous on a Monday, today you get two! Here you have it – meals for when you’re in a pinch – short on time or groceries, or short on breathing room in your…Read more »
Extraordinary Miracles
(While in my happy place, I see you clicking play to enjoy the music while you read and gaze upon beauty.) Head bowed and eyes closed, light streams in around me. I ask. I seek. I knock. Troubled by what I cannot see, I need faith for the unknown. Then speaks a gentle whisper: Open your eyes,…Read more »
He Knows My Name
It was the darkest of days. Hope had breathed its last. Dreams were buried. Even after the sun dared shine again, confusion and misunderstanding made dark their minds. What now? What do you do when Faith proves to be vapour? When Hope has died? When Love lays lifeless? You cry. Mary stood outside the tomb…Read more »
An Inconvenient Wind
I am frequently struck with untimely bouts of the giggles. They spring upon me at inappropriate times and the harder I try to subdue them, the more forcefully they press upon me. It is an affliction many in my family share. The Sunday before last, Rob and I were scheduled to serve Communion. We look…Read more »
Mediterranean Chicken
Ok, technically, it’s still Monday. It’s Monday where I live, and in at least one other time zone. So, I present to you – Recipe Monday – which may only help you on Tuesday. Hey, better late than never, right?! Especially when it’s this yummy! Easy Peasy Mediterranean Chicken Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter…Read more »