Have you thought about how your future will unfold? Really imagined how you expect or wish things to turn out? Having just read “Golden thoughts of graceful aging” by Heather O’Neill , I realized that I have a great deal more imagining to attend to. Heather’s musings on growing old include visions of herself dressed to shock,…
Archives for April 2012
Annie’s Granola Bars – Nirvanalicious!
I have tried Annie Godin‘s yoga class at Shri Yoga. She’s an excellent teacher. I have also tasted Annie’s homemade granola bars, and they are nirvana. There is a reason that this recipe appears in print without a photo. As much as I adore these granola bars, I am afraid that if I bake them,…
Hey Ma! Look what I did with just one organic chicken!
Seems like a good idea to eat organic meat, right? The usual complaint is that it costs too much. I don’t usually talk prices, but this chicken was $18 and change. It hails from La Ferme St-Vincent’s Atwater Market location. I got the royal treatment for no reason at all. The butcher expertly deboned the…
Triple Chocolate Almond Biscotti – Treat your palate!
Any occasion where food is served piques my interest. Peggy Ann Turner staged a wonderful art show and baked her own treats for visitors. As usual, I asked for the recipe, explaining how it would be shared. Lucky for us, Peggy Ann readily agreed. These biscotti taste unique. They have a sweetness that demands your…
Pan Roasted Sea Bass & Portobello Mushrooms – For Two
An intimate dinner for two is the perfect time to showcase your cooking skills. This easy Pan Roasted Sea Bass and Portobello Mushroom recipe looks as beautiful as it tastes, and leaves room for dessert. Pan Roasted Sea Bass with Portobello Mushrooms 1 lb sea bass, 1 inch thick steak or fillet 3 large Portobello mushrooms…
Super Spinach Smoothie – Oh Joy!
You’ve heard of the joy of baking? Now you’ll hear about Joy the Baker. Take a look at Joy, her smoothie recipe and the rest of her site; I dare you not to be entranced. Joy the Baker’s Super Spinach Smoothie 1 ripe banana (frozen bananas are best in smoothies) 1 big heaping cup clean spinach…