It's the season for celebrating the best of simple pleasures. Apologies for the late post. The first day of autumn as you know was yesterday. It was also Hobbit Day (Frodo and Bilbo's birthday). I find it worthy of note because I am a hobbit at heart, and wholeheartedly agree with Tolkien that "If more … Continue reading Welcome to autumn
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Celebrating summer
“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”~ John Lubbock There are some fun days to celebrate this month! See below: Dates of … Continue reading Celebrating summer
Preserved lemons
This summer I'm using two methods to preserve lemons. One involves boiling the lemon pieces and then preserving them in oil, which is a great way to use your lemon rinds instead of discarding them. You can keep them in the fridge and add slivers of lemon to all your dishes, as I'm doing today … Continue reading Preserved lemons
It’s June!
The month of May simply flew by! I was invited to participate in a pop-up market featuring local artists and artisans—I was so honoured, and quickly discovered that I LOVE pop-ups! It's a beautiful experience to be able to meet fellow creators and potential clients face to face (still observing safety measures, of course!) There are … Continue reading It’s June!
Puréed soups
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
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
Maria Olaguera 