In My World

On the 2nd of January we hosted a little birthday party at the seniors' centre to celebrate my grandmother's 98th birthday with all her card-playin' friends. I can't believe that is a couple of short months she will be 99!  

I sliced a small pork roast instead of the tenderloin because that is what I had in the house.  Even fussy hubby loved this dish. Pork Tenderloin and Sweet Potatoes http://www.soscuisine.com/recipe/pork-tenderloin-sweet-potatoes 2 servings Preparation 10 min   Cooking 20 min 330 calories per serving   Ingredients 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1,5 cm pieces 360 g 1 clove garlic, minced   1 pork tenderloin, cut into 2 cm slices 300 g 1 pinch salt  [optional]   0.1 g   ground pepper to taste     1/2 tbsp canola oil 8 mL 1 tsp butter, unsalted 5 g 1 pinch cayenne pepper   0.4 g 3/4 tsp dried oregano   0.4 g 1/3 cup grapefruit juice   85 mL 1/3 cup water   85 mL 4 tsp pine nuts  [optional]   10 g 4 tsp fresh mint, chopped   4 g Before you start Put a serving dish in the oven at the lowest setting to keep the meat warm while the sweet potatoes cook. ...

Pork Tenderloin in Puff Pastry http://www.soscuisine.com/recipe/pork-tenderloin-in-puff-pastry Pork tenderloin fillets covered with a spinach-Prosciutto mixture, then wrapped in puff pastry and baked. 3 servings Preparation 30 min   Cooking 30 min 590 calories per serving   Ingredients 1/2 onions, finely chopped 100 g 1 clove garlic, minced   3 cups baby spinach 50 g 4 sun-dried tomatoes (oil packed), coarsely chopped   2 tbsp 26 g Parma ham/Prosciutto, coarsely chopped 2 1/4 slices 1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL 2 tbsp butter, unsalted 28 g 1 pork tenderloin 300 g 200 g puff pastry dough   1/2 box   white flour (all purpose), to roll out the pastry   1 pinch salt  [optional]   0.1 g   ground pepper to taste       parchment paper     Before you start Defrost the puff pastry dough at room temperature for 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator. The dough should b...

So earlier today this link was posted to Facebook and a challenge was made to choose the most trustworthy face . . .  http://www.upworthy.com/a-guy-with-a-twisted-sense-of-humor-explains-how-your-brain-is-quicker-to-judge-than-your-eyes?c=ufb3 I don't usually join in on these conversations but I must have been almost bored for a minute and I joined in.   Pam Matthews Hedden the guy with the resting bitch face . . . A few people commented and more people Liked my answer.  In my world, there is just something smarmy and too happyish about the guy on the left.  Yes, a snap judgement, but that's what they were asking for. Anyway, someone decided to try and be mean to me.  Obviously they don't know that I have survived marriage for 32 years and the raising of two boys.  Not much scares me anymore . . . LOL. So here is his mean post . . .  Steven G***** I like it how people 'compete' for likes on FB these days. If the comment about sw...

Keeping clean is an important part of remaining healthy, but families who have fled their homes because of disaster or war often struggle to afford these necessary supplies. Hygiene kits also are given through schools or orphanages to encourage healthy habits for children. There is always a way to help. For more information . . . http://mcccanada.ca/get-involved/kits/hygiene?utm_content=buffer84222&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

January must have been a really busy month because these are the only layouts I finished . . . 

I just wanted to share this excellent blog post from suzyQscraps.   Here's the link:   http://suzyqscraps.com/2013/03/12/one-photo-scrapbook-pages/ Enjoy! This is my personal favourite . . . 

I took this photo from the MCR railway trestle this past weekend. Fall in St. Thomas is so beautiful thanks to all our parks and green spaces. I just found this video by Tony Bendel of fall photos around town taken with a drone.  Beautifully done!

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014 Today's Writing Prompt: New Year We won't be back to prompts until after the new year, so tell me: What are your hopes for 2015? I'm a little late answering this prompt . . . but here goes . . .  It is actually mid-October and I have to say 2015 has been pretty great so far.  We've had ups and downs, but more ups.  We've had health issues but we are getting through them.  We are very lucky that our children and grandchildren live in the same town as we do so that we can see them whenever they aren't too busy . . . LOL. Yeah . . . 2015 has be okay so far.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2014 Today's Writing Prompt: Good News There have been a heck of a lot of terrible things happening in the news lately. Counteract it, tell me something great that has happened in your world recently! We've been able to have a lot of fun this past month and that is all due to the fact that I am a thrifty planner and Hal has a good job.  The chequing account has taken a bit of a beating never-the-less . . . but OH the memories we've made. Box ON! Letterboxing Meet Up in Kingston ON      Letterboxing in Owen Sound Four days and three nights at Windswept Cottage, Port Lambton Thanksgiving Dinner (no photos!) Doors Open St. Thomas