Too Busy
I suppose if a person is going to have this blog, one needs to write to it! Perhaps make it just one of those things one does in a day rather than when one thinks they have time. A bit like brushing ones...
Body and Soul
Margie Gillis
BJ and I had a lovely visit on Thursday ... wandered around some of the galleries in town. BJ found a wonderful bracelet that was more of a work of art than jewelery. After supper we went to the Artist...
Visit from Vancouver
I got a call from BJ, my friend and former supervisor at the Yellowknife Public Library. She is coming to Whitehorse with her friend just so they can go to the Margie Gillis performance on Friday night...
The Da Vinci Code
Written by Dan Brown, this is a great read that will likely have you thinking about many things differently. Well, it certainly did me anyway! I was quite astounded to realize that I hadn't ever...
Pear Tatin
A truly wonderful dessert. Not without a few calories and other drawbacks, but once in a while very nice! 1/4 cup butter, softened 1/4 cup berry sugar seeds from 10 cardamoms 8 oz puff pastry...
Coleslaw
4 cups shredded green cabbage 2 carrots grated 4-6 green onions 1/2 red pepper julienned other fresh vegetables as available and desired, creativity is encouraged! (I often add cauliflower and...
Curried Lentil Stew
I love this recipe ... and you can make lots of substitutions if you wish. This used to have lamb in it and I made it many times with chicken. But I don't miss the meat though, so give this a try if you...
Caribbean Vegetable Stew
This spicy bean stew reheats well so it can be made ahead and refrigerated until needed for mealtime. Preparation Time: 35 minutes Cooking Time: 60 minutes Servings: 8-10 1/3 cup water 1 large...
Pesto
By Jill Nussinow, RD (used with belated permission) Preparation Time: 10 minutes Servings: makes about 1/2 cup 2 cups chopped fresh basil leaves 1 cup chopped flat leaf parsley 2 tablespoons...
Minestrone Soup
This is our favorite vegetable soup. It makes a wonderful meal with a loaf of fresh bread. It also reheats well and we like to have it for several lunches during the week. (this from John McDougall's...
Hummus
Serve this Middle Eastern classic with pita bread or vegetables as an appetizer or for lunch, snacks, or a picnic. for a a casual dinner, add vegetable soup to the menu. 1/4 cup tahini 1/2 teaspoon...