I love to cook. I mean really cook - like - try new recipes that people will comment on (even if they don't like it) or enthuse over it. I don't particularly like cooking for my family. Although my husband will usually tell me if he likes something or not - and he will even say "This is a keeper" or "Not too fussy on this one" and he never says he hates any dish (although veal stew has gone down in the family legends as a dish he will NEVER try again). Still it leaves a little to be desired in my heart. But I love to cook for friends - and here are some of the recipes I would love to make for them.
1. Anything with blue cheese (mmmmmm!!)
2. Salmon with roasted artichokes, tomato and olive sauce
3. Cedar planked salmon with a maple glaze (I know - a lot of salmon - but no-one eats it with enthusiasm in my house.)
4. Anything with carmelized onions (my taste buds are already watering).
5. White chocolate Frangelico mousse
6. Anything with chocolate
Notice - no hamburger anywhere.....
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Spring has sprung
Well, not quite - as I look out the window at yet more snow - and sigh.
So here is what I am looking forward to for spring
1. Wearing brighter colours.
2. Watching the tulips come up and all the possibility that they bring.
3, Rain - and the smell of worms on the side walk.
4. Putting the water barrels back under the drain spouts.
5. Going to the gardening centre.
6. Putting fewer layers on - for work, for running - for just about anything.
7. Not having to (or nag someone to)shovel the front walk.
8. Warm sun on my bare skin.
9. Sleeping with the windows open.
So here is what I am looking forward to for spring
1. Wearing brighter colours.
2. Watching the tulips come up and all the possibility that they bring.
3, Rain - and the smell of worms on the side walk.
4. Putting the water barrels back under the drain spouts.
5. Going to the gardening centre.
6. Putting fewer layers on - for work, for running - for just about anything.
7. Not having to (or nag someone to)shovel the front walk.
8. Warm sun on my bare skin.
9. Sleeping with the windows open.
Celebrity Crushes
1. Elvis Costello - I know he is married to Diana Krall - and I am not exactly the marriage wrecker persona - but still.....
2. Alan Doyle from Great Big Sea.
3. Just about anyone from the Calgary Flames - what's not to crush on? (Except they are going down fast in the race to the playoffs - but still.....)
4. Robert Downey Jr.- bad boys have never had a great appeal for me - until now.
Even now, I think my kids might be going " Ewww, gross!!"
2. Alan Doyle from Great Big Sea.
3. Just about anyone from the Calgary Flames - what's not to crush on? (Except they are going down fast in the race to the playoffs - but still.....)
4. Robert Downey Jr.- bad boys have never had a great appeal for me - until now.
Even now, I think my kids might be going " Ewww, gross!!"
Saturday, March 19, 2011
On the road again!!
List 18 Road trip must haves
1. Good music
2. A thermos of coffee
3. A bottle or two of water.
4. Car d'oeuvres - you know - hors d'oeuvres you eat in the car. Popcorn, carrots, licorice (mmm - red!!). Werthers toffee. Or caramels. Or anything that will keep the hungry masses fed until we get to our next destination.
5. Knitting - and more than one project if it is a long (over 5 hours road trip). Not that I can necessarily finish anything. But I am under the delusion that I can. And no one would be happy if Mom ran out of yarn.
6. Camera
7. A list of road stops (not chains or fast food if at all possible).
8. Credit card - for gas and any road needs.
Looking at the list, it seems to me that a list of road side wash-rooms would be good too.
1. Good music
2. A thermos of coffee
3. A bottle or two of water.
4. Car d'oeuvres - you know - hors d'oeuvres you eat in the car. Popcorn, carrots, licorice (mmm - red!!). Werthers toffee. Or caramels. Or anything that will keep the hungry masses fed until we get to our next destination.
5. Knitting - and more than one project if it is a long (over 5 hours road trip). Not that I can necessarily finish anything. But I am under the delusion that I can. And no one would be happy if Mom ran out of yarn.
6. Camera
7. A list of road stops (not chains or fast food if at all possible).
8. Credit card - for gas and any road needs.
Looking at the list, it seems to me that a list of road side wash-rooms would be good too.
Words that are hard to spell
Funny - when I did the previous post, I spelt independent incorrectly. ANd look what the next list is!!
1. Independent (Usually I spell it independant) - I guess it depends on nationality.
2. Niece (I know, I know - I before E , except after C.....)
3. Commitment. I usually put two Ts in there somewhere.
Can't think of many more.
1. Independent (Usually I spell it independant) - I guess it depends on nationality.
2. Niece (I know, I know - I before E , except after C.....)
3. Commitment. I usually put two Ts in there somewhere.
Can't think of many more.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Places to see in my town
I live in Calgary - and it is a relatively new town on the spectrum of history. But we are developing a "cool" status (I think) and here is where I would take my guests:
1. Top of the Calgary Tower (on a clear day, that is). It was fondly called the Prairie Penis when we first arrived in town. And then there was that whole Eastern plot, when Petro Canada (the government owned oil company) built their towers taller. Muttered comments of eastern domination were heard in all the best offices and clubs. But the tower remains a neat place to go. And once a year, we get to climb it, as an initiative of Alberta Wilderness Association.
2. The Glenbow Museum - beautiful art, great travelling shows and a gallery that speaks to the heritage of the city.
3. Nose Hill Park. It looms over the city, covering 11 square kilometres. It's a lovely place for a walk on an afternoon, a great place for a run - and there is lots of wildlife everywhere.
4. A bike along the city pathways - you can bike from Bowness Park in the northwest, to Fish Creek Park in the south-east. Now if they would only designate more on-street biking routes, we'd be set.
5. Not a shopping mall - because there are no yarn stores there. And who needs more American Eagle or Lulu Lemon?
6. Pudding Yarn - my favourite. That's for my friends who like to knit.
7. Several independent book stores - Pages in Kensington, Owl's Nest in Britannia - and I just noticed a new one on 4th Street.
8. Lina's - the best Italian store in town. Great sandwiches and pizza and a meat and cheese counter to die for.
9. Fair's Fair - a local second-hand book store.
10. Inglewood - great antiques, funky clothes and beads and good coffee and food.
1. Top of the Calgary Tower (on a clear day, that is). It was fondly called the Prairie Penis when we first arrived in town. And then there was that whole Eastern plot, when Petro Canada (the government owned oil company) built their towers taller. Muttered comments of eastern domination were heard in all the best offices and clubs. But the tower remains a neat place to go. And once a year, we get to climb it, as an initiative of Alberta Wilderness Association.
2. The Glenbow Museum - beautiful art, great travelling shows and a gallery that speaks to the heritage of the city.
3. Nose Hill Park. It looms over the city, covering 11 square kilometres. It's a lovely place for a walk on an afternoon, a great place for a run - and there is lots of wildlife everywhere.
4. A bike along the city pathways - you can bike from Bowness Park in the northwest, to Fish Creek Park in the south-east. Now if they would only designate more on-street biking routes, we'd be set.
5. Not a shopping mall - because there are no yarn stores there. And who needs more American Eagle or Lulu Lemon?
6. Pudding Yarn - my favourite. That's for my friends who like to knit.
7. Several independent book stores - Pages in Kensington, Owl's Nest in Britannia - and I just noticed a new one on 4th Street.
8. Lina's - the best Italian store in town. Great sandwiches and pizza and a meat and cheese counter to die for.
9. Fair's Fair - a local second-hand book store.
10. Inglewood - great antiques, funky clothes and beads and good coffee and food.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Getting the groceries
List 15 - What's on my shopping list?
Let's see - my list is minimal. I only list what I know I am out of. The rest is the regulars - you know, veggies, fruit, lunch stuff, bread, milk (why do teenagers drink SO MUCH MILK?).
So this week's list has:
1: Cumin - (half-way through making chicken chili when I discovered that one).
2. Garlic powder - my husband was halfway through making burgers when that was discovered (I suggested he try real garlic. Apparently it is not the same. Who knew?)
3. Coconut - made some yummy spinach coconut soup last week and used up the last of it.
That's it!!
As an aside, it's funny that I would assume groceries. I mean, the blog didn't say groceries - there's lots of other things I could put on a list if it said Shoe shopping list. Or Yarn shopping list. Sadly, you are left with the mundane grocery list instead.
Let's see - my list is minimal. I only list what I know I am out of. The rest is the regulars - you know, veggies, fruit, lunch stuff, bread, milk (why do teenagers drink SO MUCH MILK?).
So this week's list has:
1: Cumin - (half-way through making chicken chili when I discovered that one).
2. Garlic powder - my husband was halfway through making burgers when that was discovered (I suggested he try real garlic. Apparently it is not the same. Who knew?)
3. Coconut - made some yummy spinach coconut soup last week and used up the last of it.
That's it!!
As an aside, it's funny that I would assume groceries. I mean, the blog didn't say groceries - there's lots of other things I could put on a list if it said Shoe shopping list. Or Yarn shopping list. Sadly, you are left with the mundane grocery list instead.
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