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Plenty of snow for sledding |
Sunday 24 December 2017
Tuesday 19 December 2017
Cranberry Orange Loaf
This is my go to Christmas gift for giving ... I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
Cranberry Orange Loaf
Ingredients
1 cup fresh (or frozen) cranberries
Zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups all purpose flour (slightly less)
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon or a pinch of salt
1/2 cup canola oil (or melted butter)
1/2 cup orange juice (1 large freshly squeezed orange)
2 large eggs (gently beaten)
1 cup fresh (or frozen) cranberries
Zest of 1 orange
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups all purpose flour (slightly less)
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon or a pinch of salt
1/2 cup canola oil (or melted butter)
1/2 cup orange juice (1 large freshly squeezed orange)
2 large eggs (gently beaten)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius.
In a medium bowl mix together chopped cranberries, orange zest and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Set aside to infuse flavours (15 minutes).
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, baking powder and salt.
Mix together the oil (or melted butter), orange juice and lightly beaten eggs.
Slowly fold in the oil (or melted butter) orange juice and eggs into the flour mixture.
Mix together, and then gently fold in cranberry/orange zest/brown sugar mixture.
Pour into prepared 1 large loaf pan or 2 small loaf pans.
Bake 30 - 35 minutes (small) or 45 - 50 min. (large) until lightly browned and skewer inserted in center comes out clean.
This recipes freezes well, and can be halved to make one small loaf.
This recipes freezes well, and can be halved to make one small loaf.
Wednesday 13 December 2017
Piano Concert
This year the second group of students from the piano school of madame Geneviève Boileau held their Christmas concert at the Bibliothèque Monique-Corriveau. The room was filled with excited students, family and friends.
Saturday 9 December 2017
Monday 20 November 2017
Monday 13 November 2017
Trick or Treat
oops...this is what happened to the last person who asked for candy at this house ...
(J and J at a friend's house)
(J and J at a friend's house)
Thursday 21 September 2017
A glimpse of Quebec City
captures some wonderful footage featuring
Chez Boulay
Bistro Boréal on 1110 rue Saint-Jean,
with a lunch counter nearby serving foods produced in Quebec
Comptoir Boulay
42 Côte du Palais, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 4H8
Bistro Boréal on 1110 rue Saint-Jean,
with a lunch counter nearby serving foods produced in Quebec
Comptoir Boulay
42 Côte du Palais, Ville de Québec, QC G1R 4H8
plus adventure tourism
in the Canyon with
in the Canyon with
Wednesday 5 July 2017
Monday 3 July 2017
Wednesday 24 May 2017
Wednesday 17 May 2017
Why it's important for kids to be able 'do as they are told'
Here are 10 great reasons why we want our kids to do as they are told, because it helps them navigate life; become self resilient, able to handle their emotions, be liked, spend more energy on things they enjoy, not sabotage their learning, and understand what co-operation is, and be safe in their own actions.
To read the article, go to:
Friday 10 March 2017
Down by the river
It's almost the end of winter as the ice starts to melt, the river flows more freely
and creatures come out of hibernation (see the ducks on the river)
Thursday 2 March 2017
Remembering a friend
One year ago I lost a dear friend to cancer, and since then I continue to remember Renée's kindness. Over the years we enjoyed many outings, afternoon teas, lunches, dinners, birthdays together with her husband and friends. Renée had a gift of welcoming others into her life as though they were family. Renée, I miss you and the joy that you brought into my life!
Sunday 15 January 2017
Wanted: Ideas for small bathroom renovation
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the counter top, light fittings, toilet, sink and faucet, plus bath/shower fittings all need replacing! |
I would like to re-stain the cabinets, change the sink and hard-ware, add a new counter, frame the mirror and paint, plus add a new blind, but what about the tiles?
Should I paint the bathroom floor tiles?
I like a little colour mixed with neutrals (autumn palette).
Should I paint the bathroom floor tiles?
I like a little colour mixed with neutrals (autumn palette).
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our bathroom is approximately 8' x 10' and behind the door is a linen-storage cupboard (to the left) |
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there's a shower over the bath (but not enough space for hanging more than two towels behind the door) |
We live in a country cottage style-bungalow that has a French-Normandy pitched roof
(with lots of charm)
If you are able to help, I would love more ideas and inspiration!
(with lots of charm)
If you are able to help, I would love more ideas and inspiration!
Thursday 5 January 2017
The power of human kindness
after the storm ... |
I spent three hours shoveling from our house to the temporary garage and part way along a path to our back deck |
Thursday morning ... still have work to do on that deck and the hedge! |
Yesterday I also cleared a walking path to the road in case of emergencies. This path took me almost an hour to clear. However, our car was still completely blocked in, so this morning I started work on opening up the walking path to the road again. After that I needed to tackle the hedge!
Here is where the power of human kindness begins - a residential tractor/snow plough driver saw me - stopped in his tracks, spun his tractor around and signaled to me that he would do the work.
After 5 minutes our driveway was clear and the snow blown onto our section. As the driver moved on to plough the driveway of my neighbhour I gave a big wave and felt a load literally lifted from my shoulders.
Thank you Deneigement Universel
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