Snow fall warning for tonight. It’ still Fall but the air certainly had a frosty bite as I walked to the Village for dinner ingredients this afternoon. I hope you’re all keeping healthy both physically and mentally. I was feeling a little off today; I could feel stress arising in my chest. Thoughts of fleeing…
Sunday Night Comfort Food: Creamy Tomato Soup with Mini Mozza Balls
It’s official; the dark half of the year has arrived. Ushered in on Halloween night, we turned our clocks back one hour, night fall by 5pm today. I’m in the kitchen up to no good: I’m in the mood for some serious comfort. I think the only time I’ve ever had tomato soup in the…
Udon Noodles in Home Made Broth (Vegan)
We love noodles at home especially when it’s cold outside. Savoury broth and soft noodles to slurp up is what this dish is about. Cooking from scratch is a norm in my kitchen and this broth is easy and filled with flavour. You Will Need: 2 teaspoons Coconut Oil 4 teaspoons Sesame Oil 1 medium onion , chopped…
My Autumn Evening Routine
Evenings in Autumn are my favourite times. After a comforting warm meal it’s a time to wind down, share thoughts about our day with family and take time for ourselves. Welcome to my cozy Autumn Evening routine. I hope you’re all enjoying the season. At sun down I dim the lights and light candles. I…
Kitchen Witchery: Making Immune Boosting Fire Cider Tonic
“Every Home Should Have An Herbalist” Fire Cider is a tonic made with Apple Cider Vinegar and various roots, herbs and spices. It’s used in Herbology as a digestive aid but at this time of the year as the day’s get shorter and colder, I like to keep it handy for it’s potent immune boosting…
Cozy Homes From My Favourite Movies – Part II
4 years ago I wrote a blog with the homes in some of my favourite movies. Home like Iris’ cottage in The Holiday and the Owens sister’s victorian home in Practical Magic. Part of the allure of watching movies for me is forgetting about the world for those 2 hours and immersing myself in the…
Visiting The Town Of Fort Langley B.C.
I met my sisters and mother yesterday in Fort Langley for lunch. A 40 minute drive from my home in Vancouver, Fort Langley is a quaint town on the banks of the Fraser River. A hidden gem filled with boutiques, pubs and galleries, Fort Langley was originally a trading post of the Hudson’s Bay Company…
September Faves – The Perfect Fall Nail Polish, Vegan Snacks and Time Travel (?)
It’s finally Autumn, isn’t it wonderful?! On Sunday I took a long drive up by the University of British Columbia. The campus trees are already turning in colour, the sun was shining and down by Spanish Banks, people were jogging along the seawall, families were picnic-ing and Fall is in the air. Two more sleeps…
Making The Autumn Home: An Easy Bread Recipe
I’ve loved the Fall ever since I was a child. Wearing a new sweater, the air cool and orange leaves dancing in the wind as we walked up the hill on our first day of school. I grew up in Ontario and by September, Summer felt like a distant memory. I remember walking at High…
Autumn Wardrobe Update: H&M Clothing Haul
“If a year was tucked inside of a clock, then autumn would be the magic hour.” With sweater weather just around the corner I wanted to share a few simple ways I’ve updated my wardrobe for the coming season. I received a 20% discount code from H&M recently and used it to purchase a few…