I was never a big fan of soup....until recently. Turns out that it's very easy to make and makes a comforting, nourishing, satisfying entrée, snack, side dish or even main meal. It's also a great way to eat your vegetables! Here are two recipes I've made in the last few weeks using two of my … Continue reading Puréed soups
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April inspiration & dates of note
"Great things are not done by impulse, but by a series of small things brought together."– Vincent van Gogh Starting off the month with something beautiful and inspirational! Feel free to share on social media. Dates of note for this month: Apr 1 - Holy Thursday // April Fools DayApr 2 - Good FridayApr 3 … Continue reading April inspiration & dates of note
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“Life seems to go on without effort when I am filled with music." – George Eliot Starting off the month with something useful and beautiful! Feel free to download and use as your desktop wallpaper. Windows (1024x768) Mac (1440x900) Dates of note for this month: Mar 6 - National Be Heard Day Mar 8 - International … Continue reading March calendar image
Ube jam
One of my favourite treats as a child growing up in the Philippines was the ube halaya (jam) from the Good Shepherd convent in Baguio. Anything flavoured with ube is generally delicious – ice cream, cake, cookies — but to me, the best way to enjoy it is simply by the spoonful, straight from the … Continue reading Ube jam
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"To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it." – Kurt Vonnegut Starting off the month with something useful and beautiful! Feel free to download and use as your desktop wallpaper. Windows (1024x768) Mac (1440x900) Dates of note for this month: Feb 4 … Continue reading February calendar image
Mango jam
During a recent freezer clear-out I found a half-full bag of mango chunks and decided to make jam for my morning buttered toast. You can easily make any kind of jam, even without pectin—the trick is to add some lemon or other citrus juice. There really is no exact science to the proportions; it all … Continue reading Mango jam
Tuna casserole
Perfect for weeknight supper! You can also double up the portions to make a bigger dish. Serves 2 2 cups of your favourite short pasta1 127-gram can of tuna in water1 10-oz can of mushroom soup1 cup of cooked or canned mushrooms (optional)2-3 green onions1/2 cup mayonnaisepepper to tastehandful of breadcrumbs or Panko Cook the … Continue reading Tuna casserole
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“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis Starting off the month with something useful and beautiful! Feel free to download and use as your desktop wallpaper. Windows (1024x768) Mac (1440x900) Dates of note for this month: Jan 6 - Epiphany Jan 9 - Word … Continue reading January calendar image
Easy-peasy fried rice
Fried rice is super easy to make at home. You just need to keep your kitchen stocked with the basic ingredients. Serves two as a side dish or one as a main meal 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice2 eggs2 cloves garlic (fresh or cured in soy sauce*), minced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup frozen … Continue reading Easy-peasy fried rice
