This is my go-to Blueberry Lemon Scones recipe. It's perfect for a Sunday breakfast or an afternoon tea or coffee. It's fairly easy to make, and if you've made biscuits from scratch (my buttermilk biscuits recipe is very good), the process is almost the same with the addition of … [Read more...]
Latest happenings ~ Early summer
A quick update to record the latest happenings, mostly in pictures. Blogging consistently has always been a challenge, for the lack of time or motivation. But here goes: The spring and the end of the school year were packed and we are all happy it's summer break and we can … [Read more...]
Looking for comfort ~ Favorite recipes, books, and places
The prevailing mode of this "new normal" has been looking for comfort - safe fun places to go to, favorite recipes to cook, good books that let you take your mind off the things around. It's not always possible, with the stress of work and remote schooling, but I find myself … [Read more...]
Turkey Brie sandwiches with apples ~ The latest happenings
Here is a quick and easy dinner idea for when you have no time to cook. These turkey Brie sandwiches with apples and honey mustard sauce are really good. If you are not a fan of Brie, they are also good with cheddar or any other cheese you like. They are also very versatile - … [Read more...]
Keeping busy (and sane) during the pandemic
Keeping busy during this pandemic has not been a problem for us, in spite of being mostly locked down. Trying to stay sane is an uphill battle, me losing it most of the time and then making small advances that tend not to last long. It's work in progress. Keeping busy means I … [Read more...]
Daily routine ~ Looking forward to a short week ahead
The days and weeks have been more repetitive than ever, with all of us following the same routine with little variation. Working from home, having a schedule for the kids - staying more or less focused and productive (some days decidedly less productive than I'd like to). The … [Read more...]