Monthly Archives: January 2009

Flour tortillas

1 1/2 cups unbleached flour 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 tsp white sugar 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 5 tbsp vegetable shortening 3/4 cup hot water In a large bowl mix together the flours, sugar, baking … Continue reading

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Can you say tortillas?

Stop buying processed food.    Check out the food packages you now have in your home.  Most of them have travelled more than you have this year.  Do you really want to eat chicken strips that began their journey in Thailand?  That chicken has … Continue reading

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Slowly but surely

I thought I would have a storm day today to work on my sewing room, but despite the 30 cm of snow and blowing winds, I went to work.    Actually I don’t mind being at work on a stormy day, … Continue reading

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Dreaming of warmer days

What do you do …………….when it is minus 30 with a wind chill factor of minus 42? When the delivery truck has just dumped $900.00 of fuel into your furnace?  When you have to boost the car in the morning … Continue reading

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Saving the planet, one kitchen at a time

I believe the first step towards being green and surviving this economical whirlwind, is learning to cook.  I’m not suggesting you become a renowned chef.  If you learn to boil water you can at least make yourself a pot of rice.  Stop eating … Continue reading

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Get that out of your mouth

 If you have a  loaf of store made bread in your cupboard, take a few minutes to read the ingredients. There are words on the label that I can’t pronounce, let alone spell. I started making my own bread about … Continue reading

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It’s a balancing act

Life is such a balancing act.   Work has been busy lately, we are anticipating job promotions and transfers in the new few months.  I’ve been cross training my unit so that if I have an opportunity to advance or move to a … Continue reading

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Happy, happy, happy

I enjoy having a separate sewing room.   A place I can leave my projects laid out to cut or sew whenever I have a few extra moments.   For the past six months I had to drag everything out and put everything back … Continue reading

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Employee Evaluations

For everyone who has ever received or given an evaluation, just remember, it could have been worse. These are actual quotes taken from Federal Government employee performance evaluations… 1. “Since my last report, this employee has reached rock-bottom and has … Continue reading

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Snowflake

A handful of snowflakes creates an interesting picture. My husband shot this incredible close up today on our clothes pin box. Snowflakes aren’t so pretty piled in the yard.   The snowbanks are now higher than the car. Thank heavens I drive the truck!

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