Posts by movita beaucoup
thai-ish chicken stir fry
We’ve had a relaxing day at the Cat Farm. Went to the Farmer’s Market and then on to Pete’s Frootique to load up on some fresh produce. Drooled over some Le Crueset. Bought a lot of cheese. (Like a heart-stopping amount.) And now I’m sitting at the computer whist 2.0 watches a dart match on tv. Yes.…
Read Morecoconut and beef curry with noodles
Um. It has been snowing again today. The really heavy stuff. I just shovelled the driveway. And now I kind of need a nap. Those of you who know me, know I love snow. I especially love snow days. But all of this shovelling is getting to be a bit much – even for me.…
Read Morehow to sew curtains (tutorial)
. . . Our basement/rec room/man-cave has been in desperate need of some privacy curtains. Curtains that will allow light to come in through the small windows, but also keep people from seeing us in our pyjamas when we watch television. When you’re this cute, you live in constant fear of kidnapping. You’ll need: fabric…
Read Moremarbled chocolate banana bread
Is this breakfast? Because I can’t seem to stop telling you about it. It’s like the… fourth post in a row. I promise the next post will not be breakfast related. It’s just that with another storm headed to these here parts, I thought my Maritime friends might want something tasty and warm coming out…
Read Morebaked tomato and egg goodness
Yesterday was a snow day at work. But it was my day off, so it was a total rip off. So now I’m sitting here thinking about breakfast. How are the two connected? They aren’t. I guess I’m on a breakfast kick. It could be worse. I could be into cocaine. I could live on…
Read Morehow to make suet treats for the birds
I’m kind of obsessed with birds. It’s an obsession that developed when we bought the house Cat Farm. It started with one little bird feeder on the deck. Now we’re up to four. And 2.0 bought me the birds a heated bird bath for Christmas. He attached the bath to the deck this weekend and…
Read Moreelsa hodder’s great grammie’s scottish oat cakes
I have a lovely student named Elsa. She could easily fit in here at our house. Neat and tidy, highly organized, and really into cooking and crafting. She’s the kind of kid who likes all of that old-fashioned-is-cool-again stuff. When she and her mother, Christy, are around me at work, my day is always less yucky.…
Read Morechocolate cheesecake muffins
These muffins are the bomb. Especially when warm from the oven. A cream cheese centre breaks through the chocolate surface, willing you to bite into its muffiny goodness. Willing you to eat three, maybe four in a row. Rosie Beaucoup used to make these muffins when I was growing up. My mother was famous for…
Read Moreslow cooker chicken noodle soup
Please excuse my French, but holy crapé! My house smells good. Crazy good. And a little while ago? When I went out to buy liquor run errands and then returned to my house? No words, people. No words. 2.0 has been sniffly this week. Because I had the day off, I thought I’d rise bright…
Read Moreand the winner is…
Congrats, Kate and Jo-Anne! Your house took almost 41% of the vote. I officially declare you winners of Ginger 2010. Don’t worry that you beat out my sister, Hadley, who got 23% of the vote, and frankly, doesn’t have much else to live for. She’ll probably get over it. It truly is a beauty. Thanks…
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