It's Wednesday! You know what that means! Wordless Wednesday time! I've been on a bit of a Wordless Wednesday hiatus and after doing it religiously for years, I stopped for some reason. This is week 2 of getting back into the swing of things. I have to admit that I have missed Wordless Wednesdays. Just some snippets of our life -- Farm life. On Wednesdays, … [Read more...]
Life On Manitoulin #WordlessWednesday #Manitoulin
I haven't done a Wordless Wednesday post in a long time. Here are some snippets of our life on Manitoulin. On Wednesdays, all over the internet, bloggers post a photograph with no words (hence the name "Wordless Wednesday". The idea is that the photo says so much that it doesn't need words to describe it. Do you have a Wordless Wednesday post? Leave your link in the … [Read more...]
Foraging for Edible Wilds with Kids
My Dad once told me that "you will never go hungry in the wild if you know what to look for". Learning what plants in the forest are edible is something that is not only fun, but so important for kids and adults alike. Over the Victoria Day long weekend, we took friends of ours and their kids on a nature walk on our property to look for edible wilds. We have a lot of wild … [Read more...]
Keep The Skin On!
Sure, you may not like that extra layer. The skin may seem a nuisance or you may not like the feel of it. Many have told me that the skin is unpalatable, so they prefer to just take it off! I'm talking about the skin on your fruits and veggies, people! There are health benefits in those skins you discard if you do peel your fruit and veg. One of our favourite "Skin … [Read more...]
I Love My Purolator Guy
Yes, you read correctly. I love my Purolator guy. Oh, my husband is fully aware. I do not hide things from him. My Purolator guy visits me several times a week. My five year old daughter and I even bake cookies for him during the holidays. Why do I love him? For a reason you will not believe. I'm sure you are thinking it's because he delivers parcels to me on a … [Read more...]
On Death and Dying ~ Raising Farm Kids
Last week, I found myself sobbing at the drop of a hat. Though my grandmother passed away on May 15, 2012, time hasn't healed my broken heart. I still cry uncontrollably and miss her so much. I've been told that the sadness gets easier in time, but it hasn't...yet. I know we will never stop missing her, and we need to remember all the great memories we have of her. She … [Read more...]
What Makes Us Proud #GayLeaFoods #MadeFrom
As a farming family, what makes us proud is hard work, dedication, and the ability to rise above adverse situations. Believe me, there have been many times I've entertained the thought of throwing in the towel. Farming is not easy. It's in my husband's blood though, and no matter how challenging and demanding farm life can be, my husband always demonstrates his … [Read more...]
Family Financial Challenge in Review #pgmom #savingmadesimple
This past month was a challenging one. My family and I took on the Family Financial Challenge and took a very close look at our spending habits and made a concentrated effort at saving more. After reading Gail Vaz-Oxlade’s “Money Rules”, I learned a lot about my family’s spending habits. If you're interested in saving or improving your family's spending habits, I’d highly … [Read more...]
The Return of The “Wife-Saver”! This Time with Dempster’s Zero!
Bread. Ah, bread! It's something my husband cannot live without. Being a farm boy, he grew up with bread served at every meal. Every day of the week. My mother-in-law used to bake ten loaves of bread each week and the family would pretty much eat a loaf a meal! If you think of it, bread has been an important food for farming families. It fills them up and it's also very … [Read more...]
The Beef Farmer’s Borscht
There once lived a humble beef farmer whose family lived a simple life. They were frugal, but happy and no matter how challenging things got on the farm, they always had a roof over their heads, food in their bellies and love in their hearts. The beef farmer's wife and child loved their soups and veggies, but the beef farmer was a meat and potatoes man. What better marriage … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch: Zippy Eggs & Fun Pancakes!
Weekday mornings are a zoo in our house, as I'm sure it is for everyone else. Though I give Little One a wholesome breakfast every day, we really look forward to weekend breakfasts where we can have a leisurely meal as a family to start our day off. Sundays are our special brunch days. Little One looks forward to Sunday Brunch because I try to do something fun each time. … [Read more...]
Chinese New Year Traditions
Growing up in a multicultural household, I learned bits and pieces of my parents' cultures. What always sticks the most are the food and the traditions. Though we didn't learn how to speak my Dad's Chinese dialect and we knew little of the history of where in China his ancestors came from, we knew the basics. We observed Chinese New Year, we knew a bit about the traditions … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Split Pea Soup
Thick, hot, and comforting on a cold Winter day, Split Pea Soup has always been one of my favourites ever since I was a kid. I grew up in Québec and have to admit that as a child, I always looked forward to Soupe aux pois (jaunes) (aka: yellow pea soup). It's a traditional dish in Québécois cuisine and I have to tell you that my Dad makes the best Split Pea Soup I have … [Read more...]
Gettin’ All Dolled Up! Update Your Look for 2014. #PGmom
I'm not going to lie. My beauty regimen is not what it once was. Once upon a time, I wore heels to work. I carried an extra pair of sheer pantyhose in my purse. I woke up at 5AM to take a shower, blow-dry and style my hair, moisturize my skin, and apply make-up. I never walked out the door without my hair all done up, my make-up flawless, and ready to conquer the … [Read more...]
What exactly is a #felfie, you ask?
Just recently, the #felfie hashtag made its appearance all over the net. It was actually my boss who told me what a #felfie was! My friend (and fellow rural dweller/farm chick), Julie Nowell best described what a #felfie was in her blog post here. She also mentions on her blog why the #felfie matters. Like Julie, I believe people are losing touch with our food. … [Read more...]