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Yesterday, Carmen got a tree seedling from the Alberta Government to celebrate Alberta Forest Week. Today, we decided to plant the tree in our neighborhood. With it we placed a stick with the date and we survived the beast written… Continue Reading →
Today, I took some time to walk in the woods. I think I was looking for something, what I wasn’t sure. I came upon an area that was destroyed from the fire. And I walk a little closer and I… Continue Reading →
While we were visiting Newfoundland there was lots of talk of the giant iceberg just off Ferryland. Xavier and I decided we would take the 75 minute drive from Mount Pearl to there. It wasn’t too bad a day weather… Continue Reading →
I took my kids on a spring break vacation to Newfoundland. This particular day Xavier and I visited Petty Harbor, Cape Spear, Signal Hill and the Gut with a stop along the opposite side of the harbor. It was chilly,… Continue Reading →
I was asked to make some cupcakes for a young girl turning 15. I decided to try a bouquet of cupcakes. Something I hadn’t done before but wanted to try. It turned out pretty well. I loved it and I… Continue Reading →
Caldo Verde is a popular soup in Portuguese cuisine. It consists of potatoes, kale, salt and olive oil. When I make my version I add onions, a little bit of minced garlic and of course some choirzo. Xavier and Miguel… Continue Reading →
“When I saw you I fell in love, and you smiled because you knew” William Shakespeare
It’s the middle of Winter. It’s cold. It’s icy. I spend my days wishing for Spring. Despite some of the beauty that Winter brings.
Outside my kitchen window is a large tree that always has birds hanging around. These guys come every year and clean the tree of it’s berries. Its awesome to watch and even more amazing to stand underneath them to hear… Continue Reading →