Despite having a great love of fruit in just about any form (raw, juiced, canned, frozen, sometimes, depending on the fruit, cooked), particularly exotic fruit, it was not until last year that I tasted the delight of the simple combination of coconut and pineapple juice mixed together. And I fell in love. The vague memoryContinue reading "Piña Colada Mocktail and Cocktail"
Easter Reflection: The Curse of Hanging on a Tree
There are times when I find or re-find the verses that confirm references to things in the Bible that I know and hear from being in church and talking to Christian friends. When that happens, I always feel a sense of wow-ness. That is how I felt a couple of weeks ago when I cameContinue reading "Easter Reflection: The Curse of Hanging on a Tree"
Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup
Although the days are gloriously spring-like at the moment, there are still evenings when I find a bit of winter comfort food, well, comforting. Warm soups, stews and casseroles are still very much on my menu, although occasionally I adorn them with a side salad as a nod to spring. I tend to be quiteContinue reading "Roasted Garlic and Potato Soup"
Spring Daffodils
I left the house for the first time since coming home from the hospital today (admittedly just to go see my doctor) and was greeted just outside the front door by this pretty sight… I love watching flowers and trees come alive as spring arrives.
Bad blogger’s update
I’m beginning to think that the blog this year is going to be one long catalogue of the numerous different excuses one can give for not blogging…and like the bad blogger I appear to have become I’m about to give another one of those. But, to keep things rounded, instead of just giving an excuse,Continue reading "Bad blogger’s update"