Lifestyle
A Fresh Coat of Paint
Despite the renovation plans for our living/dining/kitchen being paused over the summer, we are shifting gears, regrouping and continuing to beautify our main floor. Last weekend, we started by painting most of the…
Recipe Success: Peanut Chicken and Rice
Last night for supper I had a package of chicken thighs waiting to be cooked up and since it was about 3 pm before I finally decided to do something for supper, I…
Shucking Corn Like a City Gal
Yesterday my dad dropped off a dozen local corn as a treat for us (and it was quickly incorporated into my supper plans). I grew up surrounded by farm fields, a farming grandfather…
Making Memories, and laughing hysterically at YouTube videos…
Back to regular blogging and family fun this week now that vacation is over but we are left with so many memories. One night when the kids were sleeping, Andy and I surfed…
Packing Challenge: 4 people in one suitcase. Think we can do it?
We are continuing vacation preparation. We are lucky enough to be test driving a Ford Flex for the duration of our drive. I’m looking forward to checking it out for the trip. I…
Recipe Success: Quinoa Salad
Sometimes, on hot summer days, I have no desire to cook something hard for supper. Worse, some days my appetite disappears in the heat. That’s why I *love* this quinoa salad recipe. My…
Sunday Nights and Monday Mornings
Well, it’s not quite this bad for me but pretty darn close. Anyone else? See you tomorrow morning, with a lot of coffee…;)
Recipe Success (x2!): Strawberry and Rhubarb for our enjoyment
This time of year I am loving the local strawberries that are available. One of my favourite combinations are strawberries with rhubarb so I took to the kitchen the past couple of weeks…
Kitchen Renovations: New Appliances and the right oven (help!)
So the closer we get to having the kitchen gutted, the more I’m realizing there’s still a lot to be done. Our intention is to sell our current appliances and get new ones…
Kitchen Design Update: A Bolder, Brassier Look?
The kitchen plans proceed (yay!). Meredith continues to spec some amazing pieces for our home and our kitchen cupboards will be built into beautiful pieces by Ottawa Valley Kitchens. I’m so looking forward…