In My World

Snail #1 2 x 3.5" $1.00 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Red, White & Blue Heart 4 x 5" $1.00 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Ladybug Waving 3 x 4" $1.00 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Definitely one of my favourite entrees. Quantity : 2 servings Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 25 min 330 calories/serving Ingredients 4 leeks, quartered lengthwise and halved crosswise 1.2 kg 1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g ground pepper to taste [optional] 300 g salmon fillet 1/2 lemons [optional] 60 g Before you start Keep the serving plates warm on the stove while you're preparing the dish. Method Preheat the oven to 215°C/425°F. Prepare the leeks: Keep the white and light-green parts only, quarter them lengthwise, then cut them in half crosswise. Clean the leeks well, drain, then place them on a large rimmed baking sheet. Pour in the oil, season with salt and pepper, then toss well to coat the leeks thoroughly with the oil. Place in the middle of the oven and roast, tossing once, until the leeks begin to soften, about 12 min. Meanwhile, cut the salmon fillet into similarly-sized pieces, according to the number of servings required. Set aside. When the leeks...

Kite 2 x 3.5" $1.00 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Holly Leaves 3 pieces $2.00 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Hat Box 3 x 3" $1.00 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Butterfly #2 2.5 x 3.5" $1.00 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Quantity : 2 servings Preparation : 5 min   Cooking : 10 min 100 calories/serving Ingredients 2 small bok choy, cut in half lengthwise 400 g 2 green onions/scallions, thinly sliced 2 tbsp butter, unsalted 30 g 1/3 cup chicken broth 85 mL Method Prepare the vegetables: cut each bok choy in half lengthwise (or into quarters if large) and thinly slice the green onions. Melt the butter in a sizable pan over medium-high heat. Add the bok choy and sauté 2-3 min until they start colouring, then pour in the broth and cook, uncovered, about 7 min, until the liquid is reduced and the bok choy is soft but al dente. Serve.

Prep 25 MIN Total 55 MIN Servings 8 Ingredients 2 pounds pork boneless top loin Vegetable oil 1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 cup cold water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 egg 1 can (20 ounces) pineapple chunks in syrup, drained and syrup reserved 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup white vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons soy sauce 2 medium carrots, cut into thin diagonal slices 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cold water 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 3/4-inch pieces 8 cups hot cooked rice Steps 1 Trim excess fat from pork. Cut pork into 3/4-inch pieces. 2 Heat 1 inch oil deep fryer or Dutch oven 360ºF. 3 Beat flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 cup cold water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and the egg in large bowl with hand beater until smooth. Stir pork into batter until well coated. 4 Add pork pieces, one at a time, to oil. Fry about 20 pieces at a time about 5 minutes, turning 2 or 3 times, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels; ...

This past February I was able to participate in my third Rail City Art Crawl.  It is one of my favourite local events and not to be missed . . . no matter what the weather is.  I was not able to get to all of the locations but I did my best in the amount of time I had. Our first stop was to Romantic Designs where we enjoyed watching the artists and trying our hand at a very cute make n take. Great artists at the STEAM Centre. There was so much to see at the Art Centre. So many artists and a photo booth at 465 Talbot Street. We actually helped create some art at the Midtown Tavern. Illumine was stunning as usual. We really enjoyed watching the blacksmith at Rail City Tourism. A chilly visit to the Railway Museum Don't miss the 2018 Rail City Arts Crawl  on February 23-24, 2018.

Holly Cluster 3.5 x 4" $1.50 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Harp 4.5 x 6.5" $2.50 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Quantity : 2 servings Preparation : 10 min Standing : 10 min 70 calories/serving Ingredients 2/3 cup strawberries 100 g 2/3 cup blueberries 80 g 2/3 cup blackberries 80 g 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 lemon 2 tsp sugar 8 g Method Rinse the berries, gently, without soaking them. Hull the strawberries and halve them lengthwise. Put all the berries in a bowl, pour in the lemon juice, add the sugar, then toss gently. Allow to stand 10 min. Portion out into serving bowls or cups and serve. www.soscuisine.com

Quantity : 3 servings Preparation : 10 min Standing : 15 min 130 calories/serving Ingredients 1 pears 150 g 1 kiwis 90 g 1 apples 170 g 1 oranges 170 g 1 bananas, small 150 g 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 lemon 2 tsp sugar 8 g Method Peel the fruits then cut them into bite size pieces. Put the pieces in a salad bowl, then add the lemon juice and sugar. Toss to combine. Set the fruit salad aside in the refrigerator 15 min. Toss the fruit before serving, then distribute it into individual cups. www.soscuisine.com

I was sure I had seen this movie, but apparently I was wrong because I just watched it again the other day and recognized very little. Obviously I must have seen commercials or something. What a riot! It is full of excitement and danger and adventure . . . all ridiculously overplayed. Loved it! The race is on to find the lost ark and everybody wants it -- even Hitler. But who will find it first? You need something fun and silly to watch . . . watch this! Academy Awards, USA 1982 Won Best Art Direction-Set Decoration Norman Reynolds Leslie Dilley Michael Ford Best Sound Bill Varney Steve Maslow Gregg Landaker Roy Charman Best Film Editing Michael Kahn Best Effects, Visual Effects Richard Edlund Kit West Bruce Nicholson Joe Johnston Special Achievement Award f or sound effects editing. Ben Burtt Richard L. Anderson Nominated Best Picture Frank Marshall Best Director Steven Spielberg Best Cinematography Douglas Slocombe Best Music, Original Score John Williams

Cell Phone #2 1.5 x 4" $1.00 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Cell Phone #1 3.5 x 4.5" $1.50 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

I actually was able to set aside some time to scrapbook this month.  You can find the coyote paper piecing at  http://pamspaperpiecings.blogspot.ca/2016/09/coyote.html The cactus paper piecing is at  http://pamspaperpiecings.blogspot.ca/2016/09/cactus.html You can find the birthday cake paper piecing at  http://pamspaperpiecings.blogspot.ca/2016/09/birthday-cake-2.html I have several different tool paper piecings.  This paint brush is at  http://pamspaperpiecings.blogspot.ca/2016/07/paintbrush.html I finally figured out how to do a waterfall layout . . .   . . . and when you pull the tab on the left . . .

Quantity : 4 servings Preparation : 5 min Cooking : 5 min 130 calories/serving Ingredients 600 g broccoli rabe 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 45 mL 1 tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/2 lemon 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g Method Prepare the broccoli rabe: remove any tough portions of the stalks and wash well. Blanch in a pot with plenty of salted water until al dente, about 3 min. Meanwhile, pour the oil and lemon juice into a salad bowl, then beat, using a fork, until the vinaigrette is emulsified. Drain the broccoli rabe, then transfer it to the bowl. Toss well, then serve. www.soscuisine.com

Quantity : 2 servings Preparation : 5 min   Cooking : 15 min 300 calories/serving Ingredients 2 pork chops with bones 360 g 1/4 tsp ground pepper 1 g 1 shallots, finely chopped 40 g 1 tbsp canola oil 15 mL 1/2 tbsp butter, unsalted 7 g 1/4 cup chicken broth 65 mL 2 tsp Dijon mustard 10 mL 1 1/2 tbsp whipping cream 35% 23 mL 1 tsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1/4 lemon 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g aluminum foil Before you start Keep the individual serving plates in the oven at the lowest setting so they are warm when you serve. Method Pat the pork chops dry, then sprinkle with pepper. Finely chop the shallots. Set aside. Heat a dry, heavy skillet over moderately high heat. When the skillet is hot, add the oil, swirling the pan to coat the bottom, then add the chops and brown 2 min on each side. Transfer the pork chops to a plate, then set them aside in the oven, loosely covered with foil. Meanwhile, add the butter to the skillet, then cook the shallots over moderately high heat, ...

Quantity : 6 servings Preparation : 15 min   Cooking : 2 h 30 min 410 calories/serving Ingredients 4 carrots, cut into large pieces 400 g 4 potatoes, whole or halved 800 g 3 turnips, cut into large pieces 500 g 3 stalks celery, cut into large pieces 200 g 2 onions, finely chopped 400 g 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1.2 kg blade pot roast 3 1/2 tbsp butter, unsalted 45 g 1 1/2 tbsp canola oil 23 mL 1/2 cup red wine 125 mL 1/2 cup water 125 mL 3 tbsp tomato paste 45 mL ground pepper to taste [optional] 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g Before you start A pressure cooker will reduce the cooking time from 2½ h to 40 min. Method Prepare the vegetables: peel the carrots, potatoes and turnips, then cut the carrots, turnips, and celery stalks into large pieces (about 2-3 cm thick). Leave the potatoes whole or cut them in half if big. Finely chop the onion and garlic. Leave the meat whole. Heat the butter and oil in a pressure cooker or in a thick-base roasting pan over medium heat. Brown th...

I'm pretty sure I made this comment when I reviewed Saving Private Ryan but I'll repeat it again.  I love Tom Hanks.  This was also the breakout movie for Michael Clarke Duncan, another actor I really admire. The story is about a simple, innocent black man, John Coffey, who is found guilty of raping and murdering two little girls and sentenced to death.  Coffey has a profound effect on the guards on death row, especially when they learn of his special gift which is a blessing to others and a curse to him. This movie is so moving that I dare you not to cry. Academy Awards, USA 2000 Nominated Best Picture David Valdes Frank Darabont Best Actor in a Supporting Role Michael Clarke Duncan Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published Frank Darabont Best Sound Robert J. Litt Elliot Tyson Michael Herbick Willie D. Burton

Sherrif's Badge 4" x 4.5" $1.50 BUY May not be exactly as shown.  Each piecing is individually handmade.

Quantity : 4 servings Preparation : 10 min Cooking : 15 min 380 calories/serving Ingredients 1 onions, finely chopped 200 g 2 tbsp Italian parsley, fresh, finely chopped 10 g 2 tbsp marjoram, fresh, finely chopped 14 g 480 g ground chicken 1 pinch salt [optional] 0.1 g ground pepper to taste [optional] 1 tbsp white flour (all purpose) [optional] 8 g 4 tsp olive oil, for brushing 20 mL 4 slices bread, whole wheat 140 g 2 tomatoes, sliced 240 g 1/2 Boston lettuce 100 g Dijon mustard to taste [optional] ketchup to taste [optional] Before you start These burgers can be cooked either in a pan on the stovetop or using an outdoor grill. Method Finely chop the onion and herbs, then put them in a bowl. Add the ground chicken, salt and pepper to taste, then mix well until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Using floured hands, form the mixture into flat patties. Lightly brush the burgers with oil and cook on a hot grill for about 10 min, until the outside is golden brown and the inside ...