Posts by movita beaucoup
the best laid plans
. . . See that black cat there? That’s effie. My sister has been here in Nova Scotia for a few days – hanging with the Beaucoups and Lucy 1.0 while our brother/Lucy’s daddy is in New York. This evening, she’ll be coming for her weekend stay at the Cat Farm. In anticipation of her…
Read Morechocolate chip cookies – the best so far
Ah, the chocolate chip cookie. A standard in many a person’s repertoire, yet the perfect specimen is so elusive. It makes it necessary to try many, many recipes. I have a recipe waiting in the wings – one that 2.0’s mother gave me – but I didn’t have all of the ingredients when I was…
Read Moreafrican chicken in peanut sauce
Looking for something yummy to put in your belly? Look no further, my friend. When I started cooking this on the weekend, 2.0 came up the basement stairs, sniffing, almost immediately. It takes a fair amount to drag that man away from televised sporting events, so it’s to be considered a real stamp of approval.…
Read Moremovita’s veggie patch – progress report { 9 }
. . . We have onions! I harvested a few yesterday. That’s right. I harvested the crap outta them. And then we ate ’em in our dinner. I pulled a beet out of the ground, but it was only the size of my thumb. We’re weeks behind after all of the rain in the spring,…
Read Morestrawberry dream cake
I told you I was on a strawberry kick. Last week was Bill Beaucoup’s birthday. When you have a summer birthday, you should get a summery cake. One that is fresh and tasty, and not too heavy. Also, one must hope that it won’t take three attempts to perfect (like Rosie Beaucoup’s cake). I like…
Read Moremovita’s veggie patch – progress report { 8 }
. . . It’s happening. We’re farmers. We’ve got real, live pea pods in the garden, and a few rows of strawberries to munch on. The carrots are growing, and the beets should soon be ready to pull. 2.0 spent the entire weekend out playing in the yard. He mulched every bed, mowed the lawn,…
Read Moresparkling strawberry lemonade
It’s strawberry season. I’m kinda going nuts for them. I’ve eaten about 400 this week. But why stop at just eating them? Why not drink ’em? How about you get yourself some strawberries and then suck ’em back through a straw? Enter Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade, people. Sure you could mix those little berries into a…
Read Moremovita’s veggie patch – progress report { 7 }
. . . This afternoon, when I wandered out to the veggie patch, I was greeted by some very cheery blooms on the bush peas. Know what that means, people? I’m going to have to start liking peas. .
Read Moreold fashioned rhubarb cake
When we first bought the Cat Farm, there was rhubarb in the garden. I’m sad to say that we killed it. Ripped it right out of the garden. It was planted in a ridiculous location, was constantly being nicked by the mower, and neither of us thought we’d miss it if it were gone. We…
Read Morefather’s day – the real deal
I’m in Toronto. It’s my last night here – I’ve been on a little holiday with Rosie Beaucoup. I won’t lie to you – I was a little concerned about leaving 2.0 and Bill Beaucoup on their own, even if for just a few days. I mean, I’m sure man can survive on Kraft Dinner,…
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