Monthly Archives: December 2009

A winter statistic

Posted on December 14, 2009 by mam

98% OF CANADIANS SAY ‘OH SHIT’ BEFORE GOING IN THE DITCH ON A SLIPPERY ROAD. THE OTHER 2% ARE FROM THE MARITIMES AND THEY SAY, ‘HOLD MY BEER AND WATCH THIS.’ Another Canadian moment brought to you by my old … Continue reading →

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It is beginning to look a bit like Christmas

Posted on December 13, 2009 by mam

Outside it was minus 12 but inside the house was warm and toasty.  We spent a quiet day at home, with friends visiting for brunch.  The main course could not have been any easier, and very tasty.  A crust-less quiche … Continue reading →

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Comfort food for a cold day

Posted on December 12, 2009 by mam

The temperature did not get up pass minus 14 degrees today.  Combined with blustery winds this was one mean cold day.  To heat my soul and my home on winter days I like to bake dinner in the oven.   For … Continue reading →

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Let it snow

Posted on December 9, 2009 by mam

My DH has been working out of town this week. This evening he made a special trip home so I will not be on my own in the impending storm. Tomorrow after the storm he will drive back to the … Continue reading →

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There’s snow in them there hills

Posted on December 8, 2009 by mam

Batten down the hatches and dig out the shovels. There is one hell of a snow storm headed our way. Instead of making a pot of soup before this storm, I’m living on the wild side and making bacon! Bacon … Continue reading →

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My Christmas diet

Posted on December 7, 2009 by mam

As last year CHristmas diet did not work (I gained 7 pounds), I am ready to change my eating habits.   Here are a few types I found on the Internet. HOLIDAY EATING TIPS – 1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who … Continue reading →

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Diddly squat done

Posted on December 6, 2009 by mam

My sewing room is filled with great intentions. Last month I found this fabric at my local thrift store. Great buy, 20 metres of fabric for $18.00. My intentions were to make a round the world Christmas quilt. I took … Continue reading →

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Sad news on the street

Posted on December 3, 2009 by mam

Coronation that is.  Veteran actress Maggie Jones passed away while recovering from a recent operation.   As I was listening to the announcement on CBC radio this morning the telephone rang.  It was my husband calling from the road to express … Continue reading →

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Cast your vote

Posted on December 2, 2009 by mam

My favourite food blogger Wandering Coyote of ReTorte has been nominated for a Canadian Blog Award.  Thanks to WC my family now enjoys the best chicken burger ever, Mexican chocolate pudding, chicken stock which soothes a hungry soul,  and our … Continue reading →

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The Christmas count down

Posted on December 1, 2009 by mam

“Christmas is a time of little time. How we get there is a mystery. Racing madly mall-to-mall, we climb Into fields of sunlit harmony. Shopping, cooking, clearing walks and yards, Trimming house and tree while working, too; Making phone calls, … Continue reading →

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