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