Yes, you read correctly! Venison Bulgogi! It was only until I moved to the Island that I first tried venison. I had never eaten venison before, simply because it A) wasn't part of the cuisine in the countries my parents are from and B) it wasn't a common type of meat that was popular or readily available in our local grocery stores. My mom also didn't like game meat, … [Read more...]
Spooky Halloween Bark
Little One reminded me that Halloween is in but a few short days and she wanted to make a super easy kid-friendly Spooky Halloween Bark for her classmates. I thought I had at least another week! Is it just me or have the months just flown by at warp speed? To be honest, the Spooky Halloween Bark treats were all Little One's doing. She actually wouldn't let me do anything. … [Read more...]
Lumpiang Shanghai ~ Filipino Spring Roll Recipe
Some of my earliest memories are of my mom, her sisters, and my grandmother gathering around the kitchen table and making Lumpiang Shanghai and other Filipino food together. There would always be lots of laughter and chatter as the sisters worked together to prepare a feast for the family. The sound of laughter and the fragrances that came from the kitchen will forever be some … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day: No Baby Unhugged
No Baby Unhugged. November 17th is World Prematurity Day, a day intended to raise awareness of the high rates of premature births worldwide. When babies arrive early they’re sensitive, vulnerable and in need of care around the clock. And while medicine and machines are an important part of their treatment, hospitals are now discovering human touch and hugs are also a … [Read more...]
Time Flies! Our Little Preemie is EIGHT Years Old!
I never fully understood what people meant when they told me "Enjoy them while they're young", "They're only little once", and "Time flies!" Then I had a child and all of a sudden, I knew what others meant, and boy, were they right. Time flies! It's hard to believe that this time eight years ago, I was on strict hospital bed rest at Mount Sinai Hospital. It all seems like … [Read more...]
Mini Chocolate Chess Pies
It's National Chocolate Day, so we whipped up some Mini Chocolate Chess Pies. One of my husband's favourite desserts is Chocolate Chess Pie. Hubby mentioned recently that I haven't been baking as much as when we first started dating. Before we got married, I baked him gourmet cheesecakes regularly. Now, he only gets homemade gourmet cheesecake on his birthday or on … [Read more...]
Shocked At What I Have Been Doing To My Child
I am shocked at what I have been doing to my child. "Donne un beau bec!" "Give Grandma a hug!" "Give Uncle George a kiss goodbye!" I had no idea that by telling my child to do these things, I was doing her a tremendous disservice. I grew up in a culture where every adult relative or friend was considered family. Friends of the family were all "aunts" and … [Read more...]
Salmon with Maple Dijon Glaze
One of the greatest things about living on an island is that we have access to fresh fish. A favourite of ours is salmon. Manitoulin Island is a fisherman's paradise. The fish you can catch depends on the time of year, and which lake you are fishing at. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned fishing enthusiast, or whether you like fishing from the shore, the dock or … [Read more...]
Refreshing Raspberry Cider Vinegar Drink
This Raspberry Cider Vinegar Drink makes me think of the Raspberry Cordial from Anne of Green Gables. It was Summer sometime in the mid 1980s. The sun was shining and the gentle breeze made my dusty rose Venetian blinds sway. I remember the gentle clicking sound the blinds made when they hit my window sill. School was out for Summer, and I was lost in my new favourite book. … [Read more...]
The Giving Effect – Give Where We Live
"Every act of giving inspires another." (TELUS Give Where We Live - The Giving Effect) Growing up, my grandparents taught us to help others whenever possible. This practice has always been important to my family, and this is something I have noticed TELUS doing year after year with their Give Where We Live/TELUS Days of Giving campaigns. The message and impact of TELUS' … [Read more...]
Hasselback Potatoes – Another Family Favourite
I married a beef farmer. He loves his meat and potatoes. He really loves his meat and potatoes. This means I've got to pull out all my favourite potato recipes, as well as be on the look out for new recipes to try! I have been seeing Hasselback Potatoes on all of my social media networks. In fact, I'd be pretty hard pressed to go online and not come across photos and … [Read more...]
Revitalized: Rest and Relaxation at Casino Rama
It's been a pretty stressful year so far. Since Hubby's accident in February, life has been tough. Work, work, work. Farm, farm, farm. Family, family, family. It's easy to lose one's self when there is little to no down time. When the opportunity to sharpen up social media and marketing skills AND get some rest and relaxation at Casino Rama presented itself, you bet I … [Read more...]
Big Fun at Big Nickel and Dynamic Earth #SudburyTourism
Inquisitive minds will enjoy checking out Big Nickel and Dynamic Earth in Sudbury, Ontario. I have to admit that I have lived in Northern Ontario for twelve years, and this was my first time checking out Dynamic Earth. It's been on my travel bucket list for a while now, and I can now say that I'm checking it off the list. I've been to Science North countless times, and … [Read more...]
Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre #SudburyTourism
"I never even knew such a place existed in the North!" (Little One, aged 7 in reference to the Northern Ontario Railroad Museum & Heritage Centre) I have to be honest. Living in Northern Ontario for the past twelve years, I've only really made Sudbury trips for either doctor's appointments, running errands, or just spending the day off-island. Sudbury has always just … [Read more...]
Calving Season ~ A Day in the Life of a Farmer #FarmVoices #OntAg
This post on calving season was written by Hubby (aka: Farmer John). John occasionally contributes farm posts in hopes of providing an understanding of farm life, farm practices, and sharing agricultural information with readers. Spring is an exciting time of the year on the farm, mainly because we get to experience calving season. It's something we look forward to, and … [Read more...]