My journey with food and family!!
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2016 we did a little research in to plant based eating, as I had a health problem Diverticular Disease so we changed the way we eat and love it.. Lets try a little plant based cooking Soups and stews. making meat an ingredient if you must use.. We are about 80 % plant based, once… Read more
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Fall is here
It has been a while since I blogged on here, Life has been very crazy, In June we got a new puppy, a springer Spaniel named Lucy, she just turned 6 months old, she is great company for George Since January I have been working at our local hospital, Working in food services and I… Read more
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Fall is Here
This is my one of fave times of the year!! The fall colours are amazing, but sad to see my garden dying .. BUT it is also a great time for home made soups!! Pickling, this year I made a Tomato Chutney, from the tomatoes in my garden and a batch of tomato sauce for… Read more
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My traditions at Christmas
September is here the garden is beginning to look very sad, but walking the trails with David and my dog George this morning , I did notice how the fall colours are here, I love the fall colours.. This week I made my Christmas Cakes, used my Marks and Spencers recipe, last year I used… Read more
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Irish Traditions for the Holidays
UK is made up of England , Ireland , Scotland and Wales!! You would think all the holiday Traditions are the same, they are Similar and Unique Traditions, lets take a wee peak in to these !! these unique Christmas traditions, as well as their own special holidays that no other nations or cultures celebrate.… Read more
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Scottish recipes and traditions
England, Scotland , Ireland and Wales are steeped in traditions and great recipes. I will just touch on a few .. Soup of the day Cock a leek Soup!! After a long hard day hunting Haggis on the Highlands ( LOL) coming back to a hearty bowl of this amazing soup, consisting of leeks, Carrots,… Read more
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Eat, sleep, and be healthy
Today’s culinary delight !! good for our The gut microbiome A bean stew with White Kidney beans h haricot beans , some leafy greens Swiss Chard, Parsley and thyme, tomatoes green and red from my garden.. Yesterday I made a Texas Caviar made with Black eye peas, a home made tomatoe basil soup did use… Read more
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Salad Bouquet
There is something very satisfying about going in to your garden and picking supper or lunch with a varying in salads!! I pick a Salad Bouquet, I love using different herbs and leafy greens.. I am going to figure out if I can do anything with the ferns, I know we have to be careful… Read more
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Nasturtium plant 🙂
Nasturtium Plant is a Foodies delight , at least mine!! Our garden is like a jungle LOL We have been eating lots of Salads , With Nasturtium leaves, parsley, Swiss Chard, Chives, tomatoes and lettuce, when I want a salads I go our to our garden and pick it all fresh. The mix of leafy… Read more
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Brr its cold outside
By oh boy is this Canadian Simmer like a British summer where I come from in the UK!! Cumbria. Such a beautiful place and such a lot of history. Cumbria is best known for containing the Lake District National Park, an area some 30 miles across, containing England’s highest mountains (four over 3000 ft), and some of… Read more
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Food and Health
Eating during COVID-19: Improve your mood and lower stress!! So David was craving deep-fried chicken , I looked up recipes and found a Mock M Browns , oh boy was it food and not greasy at all !! Flavourful, I added a little more spices!! Not my recipe it was on line and is amazing… Read more
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Birthdays EH!!
Birthday Weekend, Canada EH!! Then Asher turned 1 year and then bailey turned 10 years !! We got to spend the best part of the weekend with Family.. For Canada Day David made a Huge Burger with Ground Chicken, Lean Ground Beef and then Ground Pork from Irvings Farm Fresh! The burgers were Huge a… Read more
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Canada Day
As Canada Day Fast approaches, what are you all doing for this?? Were staying home just having a BBQ for us! There was a new Covid 19 Out break a couple of weeks ago and as from Yesterday we were at There is one new COVID-19 case in Fort McMurray and three new recoveries. This… Read more
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Fathers-day Weekend
45 yrs of marriage to tis man and I love him more today than ever, Best Friend, Husband, Grandad, Dad , Springer Dad a great cook, amazing person who would do anything to help a fellow person!! Wishing all the Dads all over the world, past and present We love you all.. To all First… Read more
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Make, bake cook, grow what you eat!
Happy Hump day ( Wednesday) Day 13 post op and feeling the best I have ever felt.. Eating a balanced diet it important to me more than ever.. We don’t have a huge garden, but love to plant the things we like, tomatoes, Lettuce, SwissChard, potatoes, Chives, Spring Onions various Herbs.. Cooking from scratch, i… Read more
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Gut Health is important
Eating right for your gut is so important, this was one of the reasons we changed the way we eat, more than ever since my second app eating right for my gut health is important. Our diet is 99% Whole foods, cook from scratch and little processed food.. One of our fave snacks is Texas… Read more
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70 yrs ago today D Day!!
Since Im from the UK I will do this segment about war time 1940 in the UK 70 yrs ago, was a lot different as there had been 2 Wars, with massive rations, that lasted years after the war, Here is Pic Rhubarb and Apple Jam, not mine was on a web site i cane… Read more
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Healthy Mind, Healthy Body!! Our Goal
Another cool rainy day! I have got my crochet out ! Every day I feel I am getting stronger, for supper last night David made a fabulous salad! The Lettuce was out of our garden and the eggs were Hutterite eggs! Salad and a slice of home made bread amazing, I added a kite Kimchi… Read more
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Positive Thinking, & Eat Well
What a week, Surgery went well, thank you to all the Hospital Staff at our Northern Lights Hospital here in Fort McMurray,Dr Indar and Nursing Staff are amazing, loved my post ope meals thank you Dietary! Also all staff on the front lines! I started this journey a few years ago, with Diverticulitis, never confirmed… Read more
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Hospital week ,
This has been a strange week, Lots of healthy earring, made one of our fave Snacks a Veggie Slaw, yummy!! I Ninja’d Colin and Bailey, they didn’t expect it, bless them.. I cant with to wrap my arms around them and tell them how much I love and Miss them.. We went to see Kate… Read more
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Friday!! WHAT where does the time go
Good Morning, another rainy day, lets just take a deep breath and stretch to start your day! I did, had my berries and yogurt , feeling great.. Today is leftover day, before I start to cook for the weekend, I am going to make a slaw, that is good for snacks also .. Im craving… Read more
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Lets add a little Muscle to this !!
Staying Well! Look after your health and eat a healthy diet helps your mental health and for now and in the long term of things, you will reap the benefits.. The first oic is one of our fave lunches, Grilled Cheese in WW bread, not proceed slices, but cut from a block of cheese, Aged… Read more
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#CF Snow Birds
Condolences to this Pilots Family and Snow Birds Family, We watched them fly over Fort MCMurray ,on the Operation Inspiration tour.. I shed a tear , it was such a beautiful thing for them to do! Now we are mourning the lost life of Capt jenn Casey. RIP public affairs officer with the Snowbirds, died… Read more
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The 80’s called LOL
This morning we were up early, had our Berries , Yoghurt and coffee on the back deck, we chatted about what we wanted to achieve today! Lets start to Spring Cleaning, As we were finishing our breakfast the doorbell rand and It was the Flowers Studio with flowers for me with some chocolates, Thank you… Read more
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#StaySafe #EatHealthy
The Hutterite Chicken was amazing, we had a roast Chicken dinner, Chicken Salad ,a chicken pot pie, with lots of veggies, sandwiches and there was half a breast left and a leg, I diced it up and made Butter Chicken!! Pics are below of Butter chicken and Spaghetti dinner!!! This week has been a lot… Read more
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IsoSimpleLife
Happy Canadian Mothers-day Weekend, This is the strangest Mothers day ( Holiday Weekend I’ve ever had) David and I love to cook and have friends and family over for Holiday Meals and get-togethers .. If we come in contact with someone who is here alone we send an open invite to them.. They become family!!… Read more
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#StayHealthy
During this Covid 19 Isolation time, it is important to stay Healthy Mentally and Physically! It’s easy for your anxiety to spike.. you’re taking in new information all the time. And there’s a lot of mis-information out there when it comes to COVID-19. To combat this, only collect information from credible sources to get a… Read more
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ISOCOOKING
David and I both love to cook, this roast was a $33 it did 12 meals, we had a roast Dinner, Hot roast beef rolls with the dip, then I made a curry. the Curry alone had done 6 meals, lots of veggies .. I marinated the roast for 2 days , in Dijon Mustard,… Read more
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Potato and meat patty!!
This is a way back to when I was living in Carlisle England , I didn’t or don’t have the recipe I just out together the way I remembered the Pierie’s Patty , there was a Fish and Chip Shop in Carlisle that sold these patties , oh my goodness they were amazing !! It… Read more
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We Will Survive !!
Wow what a crazy week,!! We have 2 rivers convert here in Fort McMurray, the Athabaska River and the Clearwater River, we have had a long winter and it has stayed colder this year so the Ice is a lot thicker!! We have a huge Ice Jam and the Lover part of Fort McMurray has… Read more
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Antojitos
Sat I was Craving Antojitos, so I tried to replica this, I think I did it, oh my goodness they were good . I did these with a Veggie Stir Fry!! I will make these again.. I served with Sour Cream and a little Basil Pesto .. I also made some Banana Muffins and left… Read more
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Black eyed beans my way
1 large Onion Diced 6 rashes of bacon diced 2 tbl spns butter 2 Spicy Sausages ( Your Choice) smoked or Spicy 2 tsp’s minced Garlic.. 1 tspnCayenne 1 Jalapeño 1 tsp dried Chilli Peppers 1 tbl spnsmoked paprika 6 cups Stock ( Your Choice) 2 Bay Leaves We love our Plant Based meals, this… Read more
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What are y’all doing to#staysane
Happy Friday, We are trying to keep our minds busy, and healthy.. I cleaned out the Gym and we are starting a daily work out along with walking George ! We have been doing lots of Crosswords, Playing Backgammon, Spring cleaning each room.. Also lots of cooking, I make extra and deliver to the porches… Read more
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#STAYHOME #COOK #SAFE
David and I are finding lots to do during the Self Isolation, We love Chinese food, from the leftover roast beef which wasn’t a lot I cut in to tiny strips, 1 onion in chunky pieces, 4 cloves of garlic diced4 plum tomatoes diced, 1 Jalappeno sliced thin / left over carrots from the roast… Read more
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Easter in self Isolation
Happy Easter to all my readers, family and friends,This was a strange Holiday, We are so used to hosting dinners for family and friends, this easter there was just 3 of us, David, myself and our son Ian ohh and George my faithful Springer.. The start of the weekend I groomed George as he was… Read more
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Good O’l English fish n Chips
As its was good Friday, I decided on English Fish n Chips with a beer batter, boy was the batter ever light. What a treat, and today for lunch we had our tourtière Also very good. Today I think I will do Scotch eggs and chicken wings and pour David a beer , like a… Read more
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#StaySafe #StayHealthy
The world is in turmoil, we are all trying to do our part, by staying home, its tough, we walk the dog twice a day and are eating healthy. I love cooking from scratch , I am reading a lot also, I ordered the Fabulous Finn Book he is an English Police dog and was… Read more
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Family Traditions
This is a really old tradition Pace Eggs, my mom (Mam) did these every easter , I have always done the with the kids and grand kids, I start to save onion skins at Christmas , My Mam used to individually wrap the egg and onion skins in news paper and tied with thread, I… Read more
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Comfort Food, Stewed Links
The world is in turmoil, comfort food is needed. I made a fave of Davids Stewed Links. David grew up eating these , these were quick and easy stewed sausages. Pkg Link sausages, 1 large onion, diced, 2 tomatoes diced , 1 pkg of Onion Soup mix . the British version is Bangers and Mash..… Read more
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Portuguese Octopus Stew
I have been wanting to make this Octopus Stew for a while, Thank you to a friend in Mary Monteiro Kitimat BC a very long time ago, she introduced us to this amazing dish!! Only missing chorizo sausage!! Next time I also made a pot of stewed Links a fave of Davids when he was… Read more
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Avocado’s
What a great way to start the day, this is one of our fave breakfasts.. 1 Avocado, 1/2 a tomato, Diced 1/4 onion Diced 2 garlic cloves diced , squeeze of Lime juice , fresh ground black pepper. Quinoa bread toasted.. Avocados and Health benefits An avocado a day is good for your health. Eating an avocado a day is good for your… Read more
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Stress-full times,
Hey guys, we are all finding the Covid 19 Virus, having to stay home Stress full.. It is important to stay healthy cooking from scratch, eating our fruits and veggies .. I also try to do a little Yoga and meditation.. This morning I cooked a truffle chicken, the flavour is amazing.. We are having… Read more
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Red Pepper Pasta Sauce with crab
Yesterday we had the red pepper pasta sauce with crab meat, I made a Pizza and garlic bread , this is my stress relief cooking, and going for long walks with George , he loves the snow, i guess he is my snow angel.. 5 health benefits of red peppers Red peppers contain more than 200 percent of your… Read more
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Chinese food My Way !!
This is another fave meal of Davids, Chicken n broccoli, chowmein and spring rolls.. I love cooking from scratch, especially right now, as i have a lot of time on my hands , #StayHomeandCook. How are you all managing staying home, I have actually been doodling , I saw a pic of Peter Rabbit and… Read more
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Cumberland Pie
Each of these potato topped pies consists of meat, mashed potatoes and if you like, though not traditional, a little cheese sprinkled on top. Significantly different in the Cumberland Pie, it has an extra layer of toasted breadcrumbs and cheese which is mixed either with the mashed potato or the breadcrumbs; again it is a case of personal… Read more
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Lazy Man’s Cabbage Rolls
Lazy Mans Cabbage Rolls or Holopshy . Very budget Friendly I used Ground Turkey .420 kg , 1 cup of Rice, 1 Large Can of tomatoes, 1 medium cabbage sliced thin, 1 small onion diced ,Worstershire sauce , mustard powder, 3 cloves of garlic diced, fresh ground black pepper . place some tomato and juice… Read more
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Traditional British Recipes
Fish and Chips , if ever you go to the UK you have to try their fish and chips , yummy Best place to eat fish and chips is by the Sea.. Bangers and Mash is another British fave .. Most pubs have this their menu .. The Full English Breakfast This breakfast usually includes:… Read more
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Me Cooking #Stressrelief
This is a very scary time for the world, lets try to stay healthy, eating Veggies and fruits, respecting the #SocialDistancing #WashingHands.. I have been doing a lot of cooking this past 2 weeks, home made soups, veggie pasta sauce, bean stews, Last night I made Scotch eggs, and Toad in the Hole.. I think… Read more
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Chicken with a Truffle oil and Herbs De Provence
David Heads Back to work today for 14 ,13 hour days then an hours drive to and from work.. So I got a chicken and rubbed a little truffle Oil and Herbs De Provence , I placed the chicken on a trivet of Onions and Carrots , 2 chicken stock cube and water.. The Smell… Read more
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Truffle Chicken with Herbs De Provence
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Gut Biome
What is Gut Biome!! Get to know your gut Your gut is really just another term for your digestive tract, an intricate system that performs many vital functions to help break down the food you eat. As food enters your mouth and begins the process of digestion, it passes through several steps along the way,… Read more
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
Put a Phil Collins on making refrigerator Christmas Red Pickle. With home grown Rosemary and Basil. Smells amazing once cool I’ll place in jars
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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas
Put a Phil Collins on making refrigerator Christmas Red Pickle. With home grown Rosemary and Basil. Smells amazing once cool I’ll place in jars
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Pandemic
Crazy times, Im thinking its like our parents went through in the WW1 and 2!! Or even further back, TB, Diphtheria, all the flus, even childhood deseases measles and Mumps, chicken pox ( I had that ugh) Mumps . I found this on line not my words but I found this very interesting Pandemics and… Read more
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Frozen Tomatoes
Oops I accidentally froze my tomatoes so What do I do!! Make a Marinara Sauce, it is a versatile sauce, it can be a pizza sauce or use for pasta , I will add a little to the Portuguese Fish Stew I will make again soon!! I like to keep a jar of roasted red… Read more
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Covid and Cooking
Once again it is back to Lockdown and restrictions !! Lets cook Healthy and think of the time , when we can hug our Family and friends .. I want to hug my Grand Kids Colin, Bailey and Little Asher .. When we grocery shop we shop from the Outer lanes of the Store as… Read more
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A little Q Pot Cooking today
Ian did some grocery Shopping, yesterday. He bought a small beef roast, I decided to put this in the Quick Pot , lots of veggies!! a cup of red wine this will tenderise the beef, Smells Amazing, with the roast we will get a lot of meals out of this using the meat as an… Read more
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Traditions
Once again Traditions, today I made the Rice Crispy Choc nests, my mom used to do these, but with Corn Flakes.. I have kept up this tradition with my kids, and now my Grandkids.. Colin, Bailey and Asher.. With David and I back in the workforce cooking time is limited, but when I do I… Read more
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Budget cooking
Happy St Paddys Day!! One of the Best Holidays we had was in NYC for St Paddy’s day!! That was the time we stayed in the Waldorf Astoria!! Oh my These photos here from the Waldorf Astoria Website a beautiful old Hotel!! So We had a Waldorf Salad in the Waldorf, Had a Manhattan in… Read more
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Batch from Scratch
What am amazing weekend, the weather was beautiful, it is David’s Birthday Weekend. Plus we were both off this weekend.. Both David and I love to cook together!! We both love cooking from scratch. For Davids Birthday I made his fave meal Oriental Honeyed Pork! Cooking from scratch, it does take a little planning ahead,… Read more
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Veggie Meals, My mom & More
Happy March 1st!!!! Went to see dr today I guess I have another 10 days off !! At least my finger is not in a splint anymore or as they call it a buddy wrap! So tough to work with and not get it wet!!!! This is a stuffed Poblano pepper, Yummy I saw Bobby… Read more
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