I’m a fifth-generation Canadian on both sides. My dad’s people settled on the east coast the late 1700s and my mom’s grandparents were born to Polish and Ukrainian farmers here on the Alberta prairie. I grew up in my mom’s home. … Continue reading Separating Food and Love, or 10 Ways to Show Someone You Love Them Without Stuffing Their Face With Food
By the time I was 14, I had lived in eight different homes. Since then, I’ve moved 17 more times. That’s 31 places in 41 years. Continue reading A Place to Call Home
This is head down, nose-to-the-grindstone, work time. Continue reading Case of the Disappearing Blogger
I have a bad case of boredom. For the first month, I was losing a pound a day and it was fun and exciting. For the last two weeks I have bounced between 295 and 297 daily – up and down and up and down. Boring. And frustrating. Continue reading Achieving Balance – Two Month Check-In
The Catholics amongst you may be tempted to head to confession after eating this deluxe baked potato. It’s that good. And filling. And under 400 calories. Deal with the devil? Naw, just good old fashioned substituting vegetarian and low-fat versions … Continue reading Sinfully Delicious Chili Baked Potato
Skip the bowl AND impress the neighbours…if you invited them for dinner, that is. If not, well, you’ll have to buy a Beemer or something. Ingredients 1 2.5- to 3-pound spaghetti squash, halved lengthwise and seeded 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil … Continue reading Spaghetti Squash Lasagna
Another winner from Nourishing Camie’s friend and follower Deirdre! Continue reading Deirdre’s Country Meatloaf
The ladies love their white wine and the sauce in this recipe is more wine than sauce, but it was tasty nonetheless, so I include here for your cooking pleasure. Please remember to cook safely: don’t drink and dice. Continue reading Lady-Drunk Chicken and Asparagus
While I cannot prove this is the best damn tartar sauce on Earth, I am willing to duel at 20 paces with anyone who contests the claim. Continue reading Crispy Fish Nuggets with the Best Damn Tartar Sauce on Earth*
At 300 calories for just one cup of food, this is more of a treat than a regular. But it’s rich. it’s creamy and it allowed me to reference Friends. So..there’s that. Also, I got to try my hand at separating eggs – which I literally did with my hands. I’m classy like that. Continue reading Creamy Squatternut Bosh* Cavatappi with Blue Cheese & Walnuts
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