Archives for 2015

Portobello Mushroom Soup !

Ever since the temperature dropped this week, all I can think of is soup!  To make this delicious soup all you need is two large portobello mushrooms, a handful of cremini or white mushrooms, onion, coconut milk and stock. Save time by chopping the vegetable coarsely and don’t over cook them since they will be […]

Florida Kitchen – Before and After

I know this blog post is a bit late but as we wait to return to Florida for the winter, I thought I would share my wonderful new Florida kitchen that awaits for me when we return.  What a transformation !

Chocolate Almond Smoothie

For me when the temperature drops making a frosty smoothie is the farthest thing from my mind.  But this creamy chocolate smoothie is just right for these colder days and is full of healthy antioxidants and vitamins.  Adding ice cubes is optional and will make the smoothie a bit colder but not frosty. What a […]

Chocolate Brownie Cake

Do you love chocolate ? Well this recipe is for you! These no bake brownies  are made in a 6 inch cake pan and can be pressed into a square, round or the heart shaped pan like the one I use. This recipe is fast and easy to make and tastes so delicious you may […]

Roasted Veggie Whole Grain Sorghum Salad

Make this easy whole grain sorghum salad for your summer family barbeque and because it’s gluten-free you won’t have to worry about your guests not being able to eat it.  Or if you don’t want to cook every night then prep this salad at the beginning of the week and store in the fridge for […]

Gluten-free Whole Grain Sorghum

My taste buds have discovered a new gluten-free grain that I bought after reading an article about how sorghum whole grain could be popped into a gluten-free popcorn.   I wasn’t able to find sorghum whole grain in the stores, so I ordered mine online from Well.ca and it arrived at our remote cottage on Lake […]

Being Human !

Yesterday I was in Wiarton Ontario waiting for my car to be repaired when I stopped by the local thrift store to peruse the books set out on a table in front of the store.  I picked up a book called Condensed Chicken Soup for the Soul  published back in 1996 and as I flipped through, it opened at the center […]

Our Knight In Shining Honour!

On May 23rd M and I were invited to attend an award ceremony at the Flesherton-Markdale Legion in honour of his Dad’s military service during the Second World War, in particular the liberation of France from the Germans.  This week the story was all over the local newspapers on the Bruce Peninsula and here is copy of the article and photo that […]

Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie

Wondering what to have for breakfast today but have no time to sit down for a meal ?   I love my steel cut oats for breakfast especially when it’s cold outside but in Florida I prefer a smoothie that I can take on the go.   My personal preference is a thick creamy smoothie that resembles and tastes […]

Fishing off the West Coast of B.C.

When I was looking for some fresh fish  in Walmart (ok maybe the wrong store), the cashier told me that all the fish in Florida are previously frozen even when you see them nicely laid out in the display cases of the local Publix grocery store.  Hmmm !!!  So I need to find out what […]