Friday, July 30, 2010

title pic Homegrown artichokes and homemade mayonnaise

Posted by Gabi on 2 September 09

Look what’s growing in our garden! This year we planted some artichokes just to see how they would grow for us. We are big eaters of the “thorny thistle of bliss” as I like to think of it. We usually have them at least once per week. Unless they are $4.00 a piece that is.  There is [...]

title pic In a Hurry Curry -Shrimp Coconut Curry Over Red Quinoa

Posted by Gabi on 11 February 09

  When you are in a hurry but you want something a bit more exotic than the usual fare this curry is just the ticket. You’ll have a scrumptious meal on the table within 30 minutes -provided that you have the ingredients in your pantry and freezer that is So for this meal what you [...]

title pic A little Pre-Valentine’s Love in the Crafternoon!

Posted by Gabi on 5 February 09

Recently, I decided to host what I affectionately like to call a “crafternoon” -an afternoon of laughter and creativity. I invited my Mum, my sister who lives close by (Sherry) and one of my best friends- (Bonnie). We had lots of fun, good food and laughter. These  along with a little glue, glitter and some pretty [...]

title pic Crock Pot Black Beans

Posted by Gabi on 28 January 09

  I love to  cook with the crock pot in Winter-okay really anytime.  It’s so easy and it holds the extra bonus of permeating the house with good smells and a real coziness to come home to after a long cold day. Beans in the crock pot are super easy and I find black beans really satisfying. I [...]