A Little Bit Of Everything

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Deborah

I know I said I would be *back* here Monday, but between mountains of laundry and work/house catchup, it took me longer to get some time available for writing.

This morning’s quickie post has me whining just how !@#%&!! cold it is outside here in the land of the Great White North as all it does is have me pining for the place I left behind on the weekend. I guess it really makes you appreciate, no covet, the days spent frolicking in the sun and the sand. I am still putting together a post about the trip, so your … Read more...

Simply Beautiful

Posted on January 20, 2014 by Deborah

My week long fun in the sun in the Riviera Mayan region of Mexico was just what the Doctor ordered.

I am refreshed, rested and probably more than a little brain drained.

BUT….It is time to get back into work mode with a New Year that just now ‘officially’ starts for me.

I will have a run-down vacation post in the coming days but for now, I need to concentrate on my actual job and start things rolling. Meanwhile….a few pictures for you to warm you to your toes on this cold, cold forecast of a week we are heading … Read more...

Vamos a Mexico

Posted on January 10, 2014 by Deborah

It’s that time of year. Time to be the typical Canadian that flees the frigid arctic air mass that has settled over Southern Ontario (and much of North America actually) and head south for some sun, sand, surf…and cervezas!

This has to be the perfect timing for getting away, this past week has been frightfully cold and I am thankful we have a wood stove for alternate heat. As well as warming up the basement, it helps to shut the furnace up for a while.

We are headed to sunny Mexico for a week, therefore there will be no posts … Read more...

Mexican Spiced Lentil Soup

Posted on January 9, 2014 by Deborah

I am on a mission this week. A mission to use up all perishable food items before Saturday. What is Saturday you ask? You will have to tune in tomorrow to see what Saturday is all about.

Meanwhile, the weather this week has been as balmy as an Antarctic Summer Day and soup is always on the menu during frigid winter weather. I have eaten all my squirreled away soups from the freezer, so I pulled out the soup pot and surveyed what veggies I had to use up.

2 roma tomatoes, 1 jalapeño pepper, some green onions, garlic cloves … Read more...

Turkey Enchiladas With Salsa Verde

Posted on January 8, 2014 by Deborah

I love Mexican food…oh heck.. If you know me at all, you know that I just love ALL things Mexican (especially when I get to GO there!). So if you are still up to your ears in leftover turkey, here is a lip-smacking yummy recipe to transform ho-hum turkey leftovers into a fantastic Mexican meal. Why go out for Mexican food when you can easily make it at home…for cheap (uh…frugal, especially when the January bills start coming in the door)…

Enchiladas de Pavo con Salsa Verde

Ingredients

2 Cups shredded, cooked Turkey (white or dark meat)
2 Cups Salsa … Read more...

Carmelized Onion and Mushroom Pizza

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Deborah

I was stag for dinner one day last week (which is fun, cause sometimes I crave stuff that hubby doesn’t like, like mushrooms) and tossing up a couple of choices for dinner…perogies…or the above named pizza. Mushrooms will be a clear winner any day of the week. This pizza is simple, with few ingredients, and oh so flippin’ tasty.

Start off by carmelizing half an onion, thinly sliced, in Olive Oil. Keep the heat between medium and low and slowly sauté for about 30 minutes; stirring often. Remove onions to a bowl and set aside.

Toss 2 cups of sliced … Read more...

How To Make Rye Bread

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Deborah

Who hasn’t seen the Seinfeld episode about the marble rye where Jerry tries to swipe the very last coveted loaf from an old lady? “Stop thief! Stop him! He’s got my marble rye!”

Instead of mugging an old lady for her loaf of rye bread, here is a recipe to make your very own. One that would make you proud if Seinfeld tried to pilfer it from you. I have plans for my rye bread. Reuben sammies are on the menu for tomorrow’s dinner and I can’t wait to give them a try.

Dark Rye Bread

Ingredients
1 cup … Read more...

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Deborah

Let the annual Christmas baking season commence! These buttery cookies were a part of our holiday table when I was little. A Ukrainian Holiday staple that been made every year since. If I don’t make them, hubby will pout. The kids will pout. My brother will pout. Everyone will pout and refuse to acknowledge that Christmas is here.

I best get into the kitchen then. I will share the recipe with you all though, cause it’s Christmas time and I am in a nice, giving mood.

Enjoy!

Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

Ingredients

4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
1 tsp Baking Powder
1/4 … Read more...

Next Weeks Menu

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Deborah

BRRRR!!!

Last week we were steadfastly sticking to grilling (after all, we are supposed to be hardy Canadians), but waking up this morning to -14C (8F) and looking out over a frozen expanse of lake has me tossing out all BBQ plans and opting for a week of hot oven meals.

This week will see everything cooked in the oven, although I am still trying to figure out how to cook a Reuben in the oven. I may have to settle for the stove top method. Speaking of Reuben’s, this will be my first attempt at making them. Hubby loves … Read more...

Next Weeks Menu

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Deborah

Will not consist of turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, mashed taters and pumpkin pie…that is reserved for our American friends who will be stuffing themselves to the gills and watching a gazillion football games next Thursday. Later on that evening, some of them will line up at department stores waiting for the bell to ring at midnight to signal the start of Black Friday.

I just don’t get all the hubbub about Black Friday. Who thought it was a good idea to drag themselves away from a couch in a turkey laden stupor to go shopping? All I know is … Read more...