Rainy April days. The grass is getting greener, the plants are growing especially the rhubarb. A perfect day to warm up the kitchen with some cooking. I adapted an impossible green bean pie recipe from an old Bisquick cookery book … Continued
Have you ever wondered if you can freeze avocados? I recently read a tip that said you most certainly could freeze fresh avocados. So of course I had to try it out. I have in the past purchased bags of … Continued
This month our library started an Adult Craft Kit program. A new craft, with instructions, a video, and all supplies can be picked up each month. April’s craft was a painted egg. Perfect timing for Easter. The egg had to … Continued
I have a collection of gardening books related to herbs on my shelves and during the winter these books get lots of use, reminds me that gardening season isn’t that far away and it is a great way to choose … Continued
Until Leaves Fall in Paris by Sarah Sundin The setting is 1940 in Paris and the Germans are occupying the city. Lucie Girad, now 26, has lived in Paris since she was a young girl and she considers Paris her … Continued
This book reinforced a lot of things I already do due to IBS and Diverticulosis. These things include setting personal goals following a shopping list, find and use healthy recipes, get quality sleep and don’t weigh yourself daily. I also … Continued
The twig trees have some new sea glass tree ornaments added this year. The wooden discs were cut from dried branches. Each is about 5.5 cm across. The dimensions will vary according to the branches you use. I don’t like … Continued
I’m always chilly and have scarves galore, both knitted, crocheted, chiffon, and soft material ones to wear with different outfits. Here are a couple of cowls I’ve knitted. A cowl is a shorter version of an infinity scarf. You can … Continued
November and another br-r-r (ber) month is starting and it is time for some extra warmth when going out. The one row scarf pattern is what I call a no-brainer pattern. It is just as the name suggests and only … Continued
I’ve just finished the 11th book in the Sgt. Windflower series. Sgt. Winston Windflower, a Cree from northern Alberta, is an RCMP officer stationed in Grand Bank, Newfoundland. It’s is like a homecoming to read each book. I feel like I’ve … Continued