So throw back to 3 weeks ago... before life got a little crazy busy! Happy Halloween! Halloween Day used to mean spending most of the day racing around like a crazy woman doing all the finishing touches... or even the starting touches of Bryson and Lochlan's Halloween … [Read more...]
Fresh Tomatillo and Lime Salsa
Hey guys! Tomatillos! What exactly are they (besides delicious)? They are a small round fruit with a thin papery husk. They have a slightly citrus tart flavor which makes them ideal for Mexican dishes and practically perfect in green salsa. Contrary to what you might read on … [Read more...]
Mother Sauce: Velouté with Garlic and Herbs
Hi guys! For a number of my growing-up years we lived in the mountains of British Columbia, we had a telephone party line which we shared with all of our neighbors and a colour TV with two channels. Talk about modern technology! We were never allowed to touch the telephone … [Read more...]
Udon Noodle Soup
Hey boys! I love your friends! You both have been so lucky to have some of the best friends a mom could ever hope for her sons to have. I love how they know they are always welcome; that our front door is always open to them. I love that when they show up at dinner time, they … [Read more...]
Dear Sons,
Lochlan you have mentioned on a number of occasions that I rarely talk about my growing up years. Which is funny, because memories from my childhood crowd my thoughts of today and influence almost all of my decisions. I think some families are lucky enough to have one unique … [Read more...]