In My World

Yep, just one layout . . .  In my defense, it was summer . . . LOL.

One mystery knit-along dishcloth completed. An oddball sampler afghan square complete.  It is called Choo Choo and the pattern is here http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/afghans/choochoo.htm A second mystery knit-along dishcloth completed. The mystery knit-along afghan which I started forever ago is finally completed. And a second oddball sampler afghan square . . . Fairy Tale Castle.  Here is the pattern  http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/afghans/fairytalecastle.htm

This last layout is missing one photo . . . of the way this building looks today.  I really need to take care of this.

I actually finished 3 mystery knit-along dishcloths and one lonely odd ball afghan square in July 2014.  That is it.

4 servings Preparation 15 min Cooking 30 min 470 calories per serving Ingredients 2/3 cup green-brown lentils (dried) 110 g 1 cup quinoa 180 g 2 cups water 500 mL 1 yellow or red sweet peppers, finely diced 200 g 1 shallots, finely chopped 40 g 1/2 bunch arugula, coarsely chopped 80 g 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 65 mL 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 1/2 lemon 2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL 80 g feta cheese, crumbled 4 tbsp fresh mint, finely chopped 12 g 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g   ground pepper to taste Method Rinse the lentils and cook them in a saucepan of boiling salted water, about 30 min until tender but still somewhat firm. Drain, discard the liquid and set aside the lentils. Cook the quinoa in the water then let it cool down 10 minutes. Prepare the vegetables: Seed, core and dice the pepper; finely chop the shallot; coarsely chop the arugula. Place the vegetables in a large b...

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What are your 10 favourite restaurants and why? This would be good journaling for a scrapbooking layout. 1.  Asuka Japanese Cuisine, St. Thomas ON  http://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.ca/2015/03/eating-out.html http://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.ca/2015/02/review-asuka-japanese-cuisine-st-thomas.html http://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.ca/2014/08/asuka-japanese-restaurant-st-thomas-on.html 2.  Braxton's Tap & Grill, St. Thomas ON http://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.ca/2013/01/product-review-braxtons-tap-grill-st.html http://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.ca/2015/03/eating-out.html 3.  Boston Pizza, St. Thomas ON http://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.ca/2012/12/boston-pizza-st-thomas-on.html 4.  Le Cafe Siam, St. Thomas ON I can't believe I have never blogged about this restaurant before.  I love this little hidden gem.  It is intimate, beautifully decorated, the staff are charming and provide excellent service, the food is FABULOUS and it is reasonably priced. 5. ...

Scrapbook a layout you've been meaning to start. I thought I'd printed and scrapped all the photos from this crop.  I can't believe I missed these three the first time around.  Hail to the chief cook and bottle washer . . . LOL . . . my dear hubby.

MONDAY, MAY 26, 2014 Today's Writing Prompt: Memorial Day In the USA, today is Memorial Day. Tell us any stories about loved ones who have served in the Armed Forces. Look at his face.  He is so young.   Garfield Edwin Page was born January 27, 1897 in Tryconnell, Ontario.  He was my great grand uncle; half brother of my great grandfather Alexander Hewson. He joined the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Force on March 29th, 1916 at the age of 19. The rest of his life is still a mystery to me but I am searching for more information about him. He died August 10, 1968 and is buried at South Park Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario.

Recipe - Irish Beef Stew | SOS Cuisine 2 servings Preparation 15 min Cooking 1 h 40 min 530 calories per serving Ingredients 260 g stewing beef cubes, of about 2 cm 2 1/2 tbsp white flour (all purpose) 18 g 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 23 mL 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cup beef broth 375 mL 1 tbsp tomato paste 15 mL 1/2 tbsp sugar 6 g 1/2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 8 mL 1/2 sprig rosemary, fresh 3 g 1 bay leaf 0.1 g 1/2 onions, coarsely chopped 100 g 1 stalk celery, cut into 1 cm pieces 70 g 1 1/2 potatoes, peeled then cut into 1 cm pieces 300 g 1 carrots, peeled then cut into 1 cm pieces 100 g 1 tbsp butter, unsalted 14 g 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g ground pepper to taste 1 tbsp Italian parsley, fresh, chopped 5 g Method Cut the beef into 2 cm cubes, if not already cubed, then dredge the cubes in flour. Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sauté until they are browned on all sides, about 5-6 min. Mince...

This crowd-pleasing favorite is perfect for any celebration. MAKES 2 1/2 cups PREP TIME: 5 min COOK TIME: 25 min INGREDIENTS 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped 1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, finely chopped DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350°. Combine all ingredients in 1-quart casserole. Bake uncovered 25 minutes or until heated through. Serve with your favorite dippers. VARIATIONS: For a Spinach & Artichoke Dip...add 1 package (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked and squeezed dry. For a Seafood Artichoke Dip...add 1 can (6 oz.) crab meat, drained and flaked. For an Italian Artichoke Dip...add 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. For a Roasted Red Pepper Artichoke Dip...add 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup drained and chopped roasted red peppers. For a Mexican Artichoke Dip...omit Parmesan cheese and add 1 can (4 oz.) diced green chilie...

Recipe - Lemon Mousse with Cranberry Sauce | SOS Cuisine 6 servings Preparation 30 min Standing 8 h 260 calories per serving Cooking dish: 15 cm pan or 6 ramekins Ingredients vegetable oil spray, to grease the pan or the ramekins 2 eggs size large 1/4 cup lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 1/2 lemon 1/2 cup sugar 110 g 1 pinch salt 0.4 g 3/4 cup whipping cream 35% 190 mL 6 serving(s) Cranberry Sauce (Recipe) Before you start A food processor or a mixer and a blender will make things easier for this recipe. You may use either individual ramekins or a single large springform pan. Method Prepare the lemon mousse Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a large spring formpan or of individual ramekins . Separate the egg whites from the yolks and put them in 2 separate bowls. Combine the egg yolks with the lemon juice and about ¼ of the sugar. Set aside. In the other bowl, beat the egg whites using an electric mixer until foamy, then add the salt and continue to beat until soft ...

Recipe - Chicken Cutlets Milanese | SOS Cuisine 4 servings Preparation 5 min Cooking 10 min 240 calories per serving Ingredients 1 1/3 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless 400 g 1 eggs size large 4 tbsp bread crumbs 30 g 2 tbsp butter, unsalted 28 g 2 tbsp canola oil 30 mL 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g ground pepper to taste Before you start Keep the serving plates in the oven at the lowest setting so they are warm when you serve. Method Tenderize the chicken by flattening the cutlets using a meat pounder. Slice each breast horizontally into 2 or 3 cutlets. Prepare 2 shallow dishes: beat the egg in one, and put the bread crumbs in the other. Dip one cutlet at the time in the egg, let the excess egg drip off before coating the cutlet with the bread crumbs. Turn the cutlets to coat both sides, then set them aside. Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, taking care not to let them burn. Add the cutlets and sauté until golden,...

Recipe - Chicken Tikka | SOS Cuisine 4 servings Marinade 30 min Preparation 10 min Cooking 10 min 200 calories per serving Ingredients 1/2 cup yogurt, plain, 2% 130 g 2 tbsp lime juice, freshly squeezed 1 lime 1 tsp gingerroot, finely grated 4 g 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tsp curry powder 3 g 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1 g 3/4 tsp paprika 2 g 1/2 tsp salt 2 g 8 chicken thighs, boneless, skinless, cut into 2 cm cubes 500 g 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 23 mL 12 bamboo or wooden skewers Before you startIf the chicken pieces will be cooked using an outdoor grill, you will first need to soak the wooden skewers for about 15-30 min in warm water. Method In a bowl, stir all the ingredients together, except the chicken and oil. Add the chicken pieces, stirring to coat well. Let sit, covered, 30 min to 1 hour in the refrigerator. When ready to cook, thread the chicken pieces onto the skewers, leaving a little space between the pieces. Cook on a medium-hot, oi...

Recipe - Skillet Endive | SOS Cuisine 4 servings Preparation 5 min Cooking 30 min 60 calories per serving Ingredients 4 Belgian endive (Witloof) 600 g 1 tbsp butter, unsalted 14 g 1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL 1/2 tsp sugar 2 g 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g Method Prepare the Belgian endive : keep them whole. Heat the butter and oil in a pan over low heat, then add the endive. Add the sugar and salt to taste, then cover and cook over very low heat, turning the heads of endive occasionally, until they are very tender and caramelized all over, about 30 min. Remove the lid and cook over high heat just long enough to evaporate some of the excess liquid. Serve with the juices.

Recipe - Beef Stew en Papillote | SOS Cuisine 4 servings Preparation 10 min Cooking 3 h 250 calories per serving Ingredients 1/4 cup ketchup 65 mL 1 tbsp white flour (all purpose) 8 g 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce 15 mL 1 tbsp soy sauce, low-sodium 15 mL 1/2 tsp mustard powder 1 g 1 kg blade pot roast Before you startThe cooking time varies with the temperature of the oven: I recommend using 135ºC/275ºF and calculate about 3 h per kilo of meat. If you prefer, you may vary the temperature between 100ºC/205ºF and 150ºC/300ºF, then adjust the cooking time accordingly (longer at lower temperatures and shorter at higher temperatures). Method Preheat the oven to 135ºC/275ºF. In a small bowl, mix the ketchup, flour, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Put the pot roast on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil, spread the mixture on top, then wrap and seal thoroughly (you may want to add an additional sheet to ensure that the juices are well trappe...

I must have been very busy in June . . . oh yeah . . . Relay for Life . . . African Lion Safari . . . and so much more. Anyway, only a few knitting finishes and nothing finished in the crochet, quilting or scrapbooking departments. Only two mystery dishcloth knit-alongs and two oddball sampler afghan squares . . .  Bumpy Love http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/afghans/bumpylove.htm Crop Circle http://www.knitting-and.com/knitting/patterns/afghans/cropcircle.htm

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