Cooking Up a Storm

I was up at 5:30 am today, as I babysat the little munchkin next door for an hour.. At 8 am, we went out for buttermilk pancakes and lots of coffee, and of course bacon. When we came home, I was in a cooking mood, you know the feeling. I first made almond-orange biscotti, with orange-flavoured liquor; plus I made a delicious turkey, carrots, turnip, bok choy and soba noodles..I love throwing unusual goodies into the pot. I really don't like soup much; but my hubby loves it and as he has been working alot of ot and has diabetes, the soup works as a good lunch. When he came into the kitchen area and saw the liquor on the counter, he asked if I had put it int he soup...LOL...maybe next time..I have made the best beef stew with tequila, hubby doesn't like his booze being used that way !!!! Well better go and see what other mess I can create in the kitchen, oh wait, I have to find the counters and sink first !!!

Take care and have a great day with the family/friends..

WELCOME FRIENDS

I have decided to complete another change on the blog..What do you think? I love changing colours, pictures and backgrounds.

Tuesday is December 1st and I am feeling the season this year.I have been making Christmas cards,buying little gifts and actually looking forward to Christmas.

Many people are sad during this season due to depression, finances, or remembering things lost over the years. I have been trying to make small changes in my life and reaching out to others less fortunate makes me feel that is the way for me.

Take care friends and thank you for visiting my blog. I have been so fortunate in making new Blogging friends!!!

I'm Alive !!

Well It has been awhile!! Hubby and I went away to Vancouver Island for a few days of vacation..what with a lay-off, gaining a job and getting a new job, holidays in 2009, longier than a week-end weren't in the cards ....we went to Qualicum Beach, stayed at a honeymoon cottage, right on the water,.. with a fireplace, jetted tub in the bedroom..beachcombed, dinners, art festivals and talked..we now like each other again lol..now we are back I am trying to trap and save those holiday feelings..weather has been miserable..rain, rain, rain, and more rain..my Dad says to check for webbed feet....I have been enjoying visiting many blog friends and seeing what they are up to during the pre-christmas season..Must go and get to some art..Mom and Sis are coming for lunch tomorrow-chicken caesar salad, cheese and olive bread, lemon-ginger tea and little ginger-bread men..talk to you soon..take care..Happy Thanksgiving to all my American friends..

Cupcakes and Chickadees !!

Well, well well, don't I have an exciting life...baking chocolate cupcakes ; and watching crazy chickadees fighting over the feeder outside the kitchen window. The weather is warm, wet and stormy. Listening to wild classical music. Worked on some christmas cards, reading friendly blogs and being grateful for my life!! Take care friends..