Running Scared

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 »

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 »

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 »