In My World

  Canada  has the highest number of donut shops per capita in the world followed by  Japan . Canada has about five times more donut shops per capita than the  United States . The industry started expanding during the early 1990s when various franchise chains started opening branches all over the country. https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/which-country-has-the-most-donut-shops-per-capita.html#:~:text=Canada%20has%20the%20highest%20number,branches%20all%20over%20the%20country.

 Who doesn't love a delicious briny salty crunchy pickle? My cousin Kim sent me this recipe a few years ago.  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/07/pickled-asparagus.html I'm not really sure what happened to the rest of my pickle recipes.  I used to make so many kinds in my younger days.  There would be jars and crock pots lined up along the countertop.  With just the two of us now it is just easier to buy a jar at the grocery store.

I read this book recently and have to say it was rather fun.  The tips and tricks are pretty much common sense but I suppose not everyone has that.  What enjoyed most about the book was the kick start she gave me to step up my organizing and get rid of even more clutter.  I recommend this book highly for the unmotivated or beginning organizer.

Andy Shauf is a Canadian singer-songwriter from Regina, Saskatchewan. He plays several instruments, including clarinet.   Shauf was a drummer in the Christian pop punk band Captain until 2006.  He released his debut album, Darker Days, in 2009, and followed up with the EPs Waiting for the Sun to Leave (2010) and Sam Jones Feeds His Demons (2012).  He released the album The Bearer of Bad News independently in 2012. The album was re-released in 2015 on Tender Loving Empire and Party Damage Records.   In 2015, Shauf signed to Arts & Crafts Productions in Canada and ANTI- internationally, releasing the non-album single "Jenny Come Home" as his first release on both labels. "Jenny Come Home" was Shauf's breakthrough on Canadian radio, charting on both CBC Radio 2's Radio 2 Top 20 and CBC Radio 3. In 2018 Shauf recorded an album with D.A. Kissick, Avery Kissick and Dallas Bryson, under the band name Foxwarren. The album was released on 30 November 2018, and r...

Here's a new challenge for you.  My friend and I were going through some old magazines and reminiscing about some older tools and techniques that we just don't seem to do any more.  Embossing, chalking, eyelets, deco squares were just a few of the things we saw and remembered fondly.  I'm planning on having some fun with some old techniques.  I challenge you to do the same . . . and I'd love to see what you come up with.

Did you know that Canada has the longest coastline of any country in the world? According to Stats Canada :   Canada's coastline is the world's longest, measuring 243,042 km (includes the mainland coast and the coasts of offshore islands). This compares with Indonesia (54,716 km), Russia (37,653 km), the United States (19,924 km) and China (14,500 km). Measuring coastlines can be quite controversial.  "Calculating an accurate coastline measurement can be difficult for researchers. This phenomenon is known as the coastline paradox, which posits that coastlines are difficult to measure due to their irregular shapes. In other words, a coastline length will vary based on the manner in which it was measured. When measuring irregular shapes, most researchers use a straight line from one point to the next. If that straight line is longer, the final measurement will be shorter because it does not take into account certain physical characteristics of the coastline. In contrast, th...

 I love fall vegetables like squash, turnip, and cabbage.   Lemon-Maple Squash  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2017/10/lemon-maple-squash.html Squash and Leek Soup  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2015/09/squash-and-leek-soup-and-thank-you.html Oven Roasted Vegetables  https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2014/02/oven-roasted-vegetables.html Maple Sage Pork Roast https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2013/09/slow-cooker-maple-sage-pork-roast.html

My biggest challenge of 2020 was...

 Yay!  A Canadian musician I know . . .  Andrew Youakim, performing as Andy Kim, is a Canadian pop rock singer and songwriter. He grew up in Montreal, Quebec. He is known for hits that he released in the late 1960s and 1970s: the international hit "Baby, I Love You" in 1969, and "Rock Me Gently", which topped the US singles chart in 1974. He co-wrote "Sugar, Sugar" in 1968 and sang on the recording as part of the Archies; it was #1 for four weeks and was "Record of the Year" for 1969. He has recorded under the stage name Baron Longfellow since the mid-1980s or just as Longfellow in the early 1990s. He continues to perform under his original recording name of Andy Kim.

Since I began scrapbooking 20+ years ago I have often been asked to make an album for someone as if I could just whip one together at a moments notice. Now I can . . . Get your copy at https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/afreshstart .  Also available is a black & white edition.

 Did you know that Canada has a Lake Monster called Ogopogo? And here's an article that will tell you pretty much everything you've ever wanted to know about our Canadian "monster".

 I do enjoy spaghetti squash . . .  Surprisingly, I only have one recipe for spaghetti posted to this blog: https://inmyworld-pam.blogspot.com/2016/09/spaghetti-squash-fried-rice.html

I began scrapbooking soon after the birth of my first grandson 22 years ago. I've been teaching scrapbooking for 15 years. And for the past 10 years I have been designing sketches . . .  . . . and my newest sketch book is ready to purchase. I'm particularly pleased with this sketchbook because I've left room on each sketch for notes and measurements AND I've even left some room for your own favourite sketches to be drawn out. INTRODUCING . . .  Every once in a while you take that perfect photo. The lighting is perfect. The subject is perfect. It tells the whole wonderful story you were trying to capture. This special photo needs to be scrapbooked with special care. It deserves a thoughtful and appropriate frame and embellishment. This workbook is filled with single photo layouts you can use them for inspiration. If you like the entire layout idea than copy it. But perhaps just one or two things about a layout inspire you. Use those ideas to showcase yo...

From https://andreamenard.com/thesinger Andrea Menard is a versatile, powerhouse performer who bridges cultural and language boundaries by speaking from her heart. Andrea’s voice is lyrical, raw, and reminiscent of the jazz and blues singers of the 1940's, yet captures the depth, humour and wisdom of her ancestors. She has released four award-winning albums and two made-for-television programs, debuted her own symphony show, spearheaded a positive music initiative called the Music Messengers, and has performed all over the world. This Métis Song Keeper has created life-long fans with her songs, her stories, and her message of hope. Most of Andrea’s work can be described as a collection of uplifting songs about beauty, unity, love and remembrance. Honouring her lineage as a Song Keeper, Andrea uses her music to bring a positive message to the world. Music truly is a universal messenger that translates love into any language. With long-time producer and co-writer, Robert Walsh, An...

Creating a 20-page album may seem like an intimidating proposition but it is possible . . . . . . and I'm going to show you how. By using the instructions in this book you will be able to make a 20 page 12" x 12" scrapbooking album that will be perfect for whatever you need it to be. Also available in Large Print and Black & White versions.   Go to  https://www.lulu.com/spotlight/afreshstart to order your copy.

Did you know that Canada has hosted the Olympics THREE times? Canada hosted the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, the 1988 Winter Olympics in Calgary, and the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Here's an interesting news article from 2015 . . . Canada's History of Hosting Olympic Games . If you would like to learn more check out The Canada Guide: Canada and the Olympics .

What the heck is spaghetti pie? I better Google it. "Spaghetti pie is the perfect dish for a kid friendly weeknight dinner or to serve to a group of hungry guests. This spaghetti pie recipe pulls together all of the best aspects of a comforting Italian classic – pasta – cheese, a zesty meat sauce, and more cheese! Serve with a green salad tossed with Italian vinaigrette dressing and a loaf of warm garlic bread. After all, when it comes to spaghetti pie, it’s all about no fuss basics!" Spaghetti Pie PREP TIME 30 minutes COOK TIME 30 minutes TOTAL TIME 1 hour SERVINGS 6 servings AUTHOR Holly Nilsson This spaghetti pie recipe pulls together all of the best aspects of this Italian classic - pasta - cheese, meat sauce, and more cheese! Ingredients 1 cup mozzarella cheese Spaghetti Crust 6 ounces spaghetti 2 tablespoons butter 2 eggs ½ cup Parmesan cheese Cheese Layer 1 cup ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons parsley ½ teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh Meat Sauce 1 pound groun...

The first woman hanged in Upper Canada was Mary Osborn, was executed for poisoning her disappointing husband because she was in love with another man. Angelina Napolitano, an Italian immigrant living in Sault Ste. Marie, hacked her abusive husband to death with an axe. Carrie Davis, a young English servant in World War I Toronto, shot her employer because she was convinced he had “ruined” her. Deadly Women of Ontario recalls eight notorious women from Ontario’s past.  Author Cheryl MacDonald presents eight dramatic cases, sharing the details of everyday life in another time, a time when justice was actually quite chivalrous. During this gentler time some women were actually able to get away with murder and escape the hangman’s noose. Not always, but sometimes. The writing in this book is a little dry but never boring.  Of course, it could just be the tales themselves that are never boring.

  According to Wikipedia, Andrea Desiree Lewis (born August 15, 1985) is a Canadian actress and singer best known for her portrayal of Hazel Aden in the long-running TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.  On September 20, 2005, her first album, Float Away, was released in Canada only. On October 10, 2010, Lewis released a second album, 5-4-3-2-1, free via her website.

I knew we had a lot of water but I did not know that Canada has 9% of the world's renewable water supply.   Overall, Canada may be considered a freshwater-rich country: on an average annual basis, Canadian rivers discharge close to 9% of the world's renewable water supply, while Canada has less than 1% of the world's population. Water is also highly visible in Canada: probably no country in the world has as much of its surface area covered by freshwater as does Canada. Of particular note are the Great Lakes. This set of lakes, which is shared with the United States, makes up the largest surface area of freshwater found in one place anywhere in the world. https://www.nrcan.gc.ca/maps-tools-publications/tools/geodetic-reference-systems/water/16888 Canada is richly endowed with non-renewable and renewable freshwater resources. With 563 large lakes across the country, Canada has more lakes than any other country in the world, giving us an impressive non-renewable water supply. ...

 You may have heard me mention that my husband is a VERY fussy eater . . . sigh.  Quiche was on his no try list until the day I made a couple for a brunch and he found out it was just fancy scrambled eggs . . . cue more sighing. I love quiche because they are so versatile.  You can add basically whatever you have in the fridge, bake it, and enjoy. Here are a few of my favourite recipes: Simplified No-crust Quiche Mini Veggie Quiches Quiche Lorraine Crustless Spinach, Onion, and Feta Quiche Worried about a fussy eater?  Hal will eat all of these . . .  Enjoy!!