Nanny Chase held eight of her own babies, eleven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren and this week she held her great, great grandson Coen. Her frail ninety-three year old arms held Coen with a lifetime of experience and confidence. He nuzzled … Continue reading
To help Meg while she creates a new routine with the baby, I’ve been busy cooking up a storm. I want to leave her freezer stocked with hearty soups, Italian pasta sauces, lasagnas and chillies so she doesn’t have to worry about … Continue reading
Yesterday, we grocery shopped for three hours for supplies so that I can fill their freezer with soups, casseroles, lasagnas and chili. Meg unpacked the car by herself, making at least twenty trips back and forth. At one point, she … Continue reading
In four days, I leave for Calgary to be with Meggie and Theo as they wait for the arrival of their first child. A little boy… My mind is overflowing with daydreams of worn out sneakers, cookie crumb trails, tree … Continue reading
My darling girls, remember when you were little and I told you that I wished I could keep you in a bubble forever? A lovely soft world where nastiness and jealousy were kept out. Now that you’ve grown and have … Continue reading
Pea Soup was a staple in my grandmother Ekstrom’s house. Of course it was. She learned to cook nutritious family meals with pennies. Buying a ham was an extravagance and yet the conversation during her ham dinners wasn’t about how delicious … Continue reading
The other day a young woman said to me, “I love your jeans!” I had to look down to see which pair I was wearing. Blue jeans make up the larger part of my wardrobe. I was wearing a pair … Continue reading
As mentioned, Ralph and I are planning a slew of dinner parties over the next several weeks. For the most part, when we entertain, I’ll prep the day before in an effort to alleviate all stress from the evening’s festivities. … Continue reading
We’re into our fourth month of winter. Hard-core, unrelenting, frozen-to-the-bone winter. As unpatriotic as this sounds, I’m sick to death of it. I AM CANADIAN but I want winter to end. Sadly, Spring will come when it comes. Until then … Continue reading
The kimchi was ready this week so I invited a few brave girlfriends over for dinner with the understanding that we might end up ordering pizza. I spent a bit of time researching kimchi, cross referencing how it was eaten … Continue reading
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