tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28445024592780224302024-03-19T00:28:50.740-03:00JOURNEYS OF JOYMY BEAUTIFUL NOVA SCOTIA HOMENancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.comBlogger163125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-22865232666978428002015-12-17T19:23:00.002-04:002015-12-17T19:23:57.173-04:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Only a week left before Christmas 2015 and we got our first snowfall. After the winter we had last year, we are hoping for a better year. It is calling for 35 mm of rain tomorrow, so this won't last long. I am not a winter fan at all but the beauty has me wanting to get my camera out.<br />
I haven't blogged for a very long time, life just got busy and with a lot of changes.<br />
I have battled a lot of health issues and this year is no different. I talked about having suspected heart issues 5 years ago, well now I have developed an issue I didn't even know about. It is called a left bundle branch block in my heart and I don't understand it much, only that is is electrical within the heart. Undergoing more testing in the new year to see what might have caused it, but until then there is only one way to go and that is forward. I have lost my passion for taking pictures, but I am so hoping I will get it back and maybe I will check in on my blog from time to time. Wishing everyone a glorious holiday season. Enjoy your family and friends, and don't forget to tell the people in your life how much you love and appreciate them, for someday they may not be there anymore.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-19494556882963191992014-11-20T20:35:00.001-04:002014-11-20T20:36:54.176-04:00Christmas 2014I can't believe we have been in our place a whole year. Last year we moved in December. This year I have my tree up already November 19th. I know it may be early but I want to enjoy the season and all of the ornaments that lay in a closet for a whole year, why not get them out and enjoy them. So here is my tree this year. I am using deco mesh for the first time. I watched someone decorate one at our local craft store "Wheaton's" and thought she made it look easy and wanted to give it a try. So here goes:<br />
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You just take the mesh bunch it together at a chosen length, stick it in the tree, and continue all the way around. Takes a lot less ornaments this way. Well whatever you do to celebrate, enjoy the season with family and friends and make some memories.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-1673126594821334682014-09-27T22:09:00.000-03:002014-09-27T22:09:09.702-03:00Greek Salad<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We ate at one of our favorite restaurants in Halifax called Montanas. And there are few options out there for someone gluten free to eat so I ordered their Greek Salad and I was very pleased. So I came home and made one for our supper.<br />My list of ingredients are:<br />A bed of mixed greens on the bottom<br />Divide everything in sections, I had 7 sections which include:<br />Diced tomatoes<br />Mushrooms<br />Green onions<br />Hard boiled egg<br />Bacon<br />Cheddar cheese<br />and slices turkey breast.<br />with a salad dressing on the side, I chose ranch (yum)<br />It was a hit in our house!</td></tr>
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<br />Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-37278701228162443192014-07-16T21:01:00.002-03:002014-07-16T21:01:53.452-03:00Peggys CoveOur little road trip to Peggy Cove. Anyone who lives in Nova Scotia knows of this place and many visitors come here every year just to visit. It is a beautiful must see place. It is a small community located on the Eastern Shore of St. Margarets Bay. In the Nova Scotia Halifax Regional Municipality, which is famous for the Peggys Point lighthouse Est. 1868. The story is that a little girl survived a ship wreck and was adopted and raised there and which the Cove was later named Peggys Cove :)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">It is such a magical place to visit. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Probably one of the most famous lighthouses in Nova Scotia.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You don't get to close to the water, people have been know to get taken away by sudden waves.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">They have to have security there in storms, people love to storm watch the waves, but it is too dangerous.</td></tr>
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<br />Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-346385620034878762014-01-03T09:26:00.001-04:002014-01-03T09:26:58.201-04:00Glass Jar CraftI tried my hand at making Glass Jar gifts for Christmas, and they actually turned out to be quite easy to make. I bought the glass jars at our local Home Depot. I happen to have the lights at home. At least have 20 lights on the set. then put any ribbon on you like. I chose to use burlap, which I purchased at our local farm market (Hennigars), also I got the things to glue on top of the burlap and Hennigars also. Gift in total cost, around $20. Not bad I say, so here goes:<br />
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First you start with the glass jar. Insert your lights in the hole provided.</div>
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This is what I picked out to put on this one. I don't over complicate things.</div>
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I could only find this burlap at our farmers market. They had some at Michaels but not the size I wanted.</div>
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Glued on the star.</div>
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Then lite her up. I would say she will like it. I did, so I made two more so all the girls in the family will have one. Did you make any homemade gifts for Christmas gifts?</div>
Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-78570376755708168652013-07-11T08:37:00.002-03:002013-07-11T08:37:25.059-03:00Gluten Free, Wheat Free, Sugar Free BreadI have decided to start seeing a naturopath for my IBD condition where the specialists have been trying me on drugs I don't want any part of and say my next options are even stronger drugs or surgery and he said no but what he doesn't know is my answer would have been no also, that is only last resort options to me and I am no where near there. So the naturopath has me on a 3 week elimination diet where you are stripped of many food groups, including gluten, dairy, sugar free, wheat and for me red meat ,potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, certain fruit, no liquior, 1 coffee a day (all of which cause inflammation). But I am very focused when I am given a task and I will give this 100 %. So in the last 3 weeks the only problem was finding a bread that had minus everything she wanted so after a couple weeks there was one my daughter found on pinterest and of course I tweeked it to what I had in the house, where having IBD having raw salads are a big no no also, it is hard to find something to keep you full a little longer. So here is my recipe for the bread and only mixing in a bowl required, which I am happy with. Of course it is a little dry, but what gluten free bread isn't, right. I toast it and put organic peanut butter on it and I am a happy girl :) , so here goes:<br />
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1/2 cup gluten free flour (I used 2 c rice flour)</div>
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1/2 cup sorghum flour or extra 1/2 cup gluten free. But I substituted both for the rice.</div>
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1 tsp xanthan gum (I used maple syrup)</div>
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1/4 cup ground flax</div>
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5 tsp baking powder</div>
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2 tsp baking soda</div>
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5 eggs</div>
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1/3 cup coconut oil - melted</div>
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Whisk flour(s), gum, flax, baking powder, soda & salt. Set aside.</div>
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Cook 35 - 40 minutes, or until toothpick comes out clean (mine was 40 mins)</div>
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Easy mixing</div>
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Easy baking</div>
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I had to take my rubber utensil and gently get the sides lose then came out easy. Easy peasy I say, enjoy.</div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-2431257135910403082013-07-10T12:54:00.001-03:002013-07-10T12:54:50.725-03:00Yarmouth, Nova ScotiaWe decided to take a drive to Yarmouth. It is in Western Nova Scotia, and since they have taken the ferry away that travels from Yarmouth to Portland and Bar Harbour I think it has hurt the town. There is a lighthouse there that I was interested in visiting so we took the over 2 hr drive. We started at a Restaurant called the Rudder. A very nice place overlooking the water. It is a restaurant and pub and they brew their own beer on site. I was on a strict diet plan so I couldn't be a good judge on food, but my husband said he really liked the fish, only lightly coated so you get more of the fish. So if you are there give it a try, so here goes:<br />
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Nice rustic atmosphere, comfy, can eat inside or out on the patio.</div>
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Overlooking the harbor.</div>
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It was such a foggy day, as we get a lot of fog along our coast line. I could hear the birds making lots of noise so I had to zoom in and pray something came out, this is a little piece of land in the water.</div>
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Our next stop was a Cape Forchu Lightstation, it is only a 10 minute drive from Yarmouth.</div>
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The lighthouse is sitting on top of volcanic rock that was formed many many years ago.</div>
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Some of the volcanic rock.</div>
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This is our new Queen Annapolisa LXXXl Michelle Saade, New Minas.</div>
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Another Valley Princess</div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-83036297413985100502013-05-28T18:59:00.000-03:002013-05-28T18:59:11.470-03:00The Knot, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia<strong>Well summer is almost here, and a few road trips are in the air. I can wait to get to the ocean as soon as it warms up enough to enjoy. So we had our second road trip, and this time decided to go to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. With stops in Mahone Bay and Chester. I was told of a little restaurant in Lunenburg that I must eat at, and of course being the fish and chip girl, I am ready to try some new places and give my recommendation, gladly :). So we ate at a little pub in Lunenburg called "The Knot". I have never heard of it and have drove by it many times on the drive into Lunenburg. It isn't hidden or anything, but it is before you enter the main streets and is totally unnoticeable, but this time knowing what street name to look for, it was a piece of cake to find. So looking on the outside I was skeptic and if I wasn't told by a reliable source I wouldn't have went in. But was pleasantly surprised when I did. The staff were friendly, the place was clean, and the food was quick and the price was amazing and good. So I will give it a check mark for places to go. </strong><br />
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<strong>As I said, Don't judge a book by its cover. My price was $6.50 for a 1 piece fish and chips, and that is the best price in Nova Scotia that I have found so far, and my plate was full, and home cut fries. I have a picture of it and am having difficulty getting it on. My husbands order was 2 piece for $10.00. Gotta love it!</strong></div>
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<strong>This is also another place we have eaten, it is located right on the waterfront. and it is a very nice restaurant, you can either eat inside or outside. Prices may be higher but the food is good.</strong></div>
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1/2 c. yellow cornmeal</div>
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2 tsp baking powder</div>
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1/4 tsp salt</div>
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1/4 c. melted butter</div>
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3 tbsp. milk</div>
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1 large egg</div>
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Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cup & level with a knife. Combine flour, sugar, cornmeal, baking powder & salt in a bowl stirring with a whisk. Make a well I the centre. Combine yogurt, melted butter, milk and egg, stirring with a whisk; add to flour mixture, stirring just until moist. Place 12 muffin cup liners in muffin cups. Divide batter evenly among cups. Sprinkle batter evenly with fruit sugar, if desired. Bake at 375 F. for 20 mins. Cool on a wire rack.</div>
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I used a small loaf tin and cooked for 24 mins. Or until toothpick comes out clean. Also recipe can be multiplied up to four times. This was as good as any cornbread I have had at a restaurant. Good luck and enjoy!</div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-77106879387469669852013-05-04T21:46:00.001-03:002013-05-04T21:46:22.885-03:00Crockpot Fish ChowderI decided to make something out of the fish I had on had this week so this is what I came up with. Next time for sure I would add more potatoes & carrots and cut my fish in bigger size pieces. But like with each recipe you learn from it and do different next time. It had an awesome flavor, especially the next day. So here goes:<br />
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Remember I tweet a lot and make things my own, so I will give you the original along with my own.<br />
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4 slices of bacon</div>
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1 onion</div>
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2 cloves of garlic </div>
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6 cups of chicken broth ( I used 4 cups and 2 cups of water)</div>
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1 cup of corn (I didn't have so I used peas)</div>
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2 large potatoes (I used 5 medium, and I could have used more)</div>
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celery (I didn't have)</div>
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2 large carrots ( I used 4)</div>
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pepper</div>
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1 cup scallops</div>
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1 cup uncooked med shrimp (I didn't have shrimp, so I used haddock)</div>
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I added 1 can of boneless skinless salmon.</div>
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Cook bacon, drain excess grease. Cook & stir onion and garlic into bacon until tender. </div>
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Season with Pepper & red pepper flakes. (I used S&P)</div>
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Cook on high for 3 hours</div>
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The next part I precooked a little in my fry pan. I put a little oil in pan and added scallops, haddock and can of salmon (or used fresh)</div>
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Add to vegetables. Cook 1 more hour.</div>
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Oh yum.</div>
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Auh, supper. Along with my homemade cornbread which I will share also!</div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-73793157751641440922013-05-03T22:16:00.002-03:002013-05-03T22:16:17.028-03:00Sunset TimeI probably have a hundred sunset photos. To some it may be boring, but to me it is fascinating. The sky has so much beauty and mystery, so much to take in and explore. We are finally having nice spring temperatures, the grass is now green, the spring flowers have all awakened. My tulips are almost ready to bloom. Love all of the new growth and rebirth. The sun sets this week have been very beautiful, so I will share one with you all.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The fun part is, that it keep changing colors (the sky) as the sun disappears.</td></tr>
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Same trees, same yard, just different sunset.</div>
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a few Nilla cookies<br />
2 boxes of pudding of your choice, I chose chocolate, <br />
mixed with 4 cups of milk<br />
One container of cool whip (I picked low fat)<br />
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Bake the cake as instructions call for.<br />
Cool just a few minutes and take a wooden spoon and poke your holes, (this is the fun part haha)<br />
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Take your 2 pkgs of pudding whisk with 4 cups of milk. I found if you whip to long it gets thick, you don't want that, so just mix until they are combined. I had to add more milk to make mine thinner.<br />
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Looks a little thick, but maybe the heat from the cake made it go in the holes nicely.<br />
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By this time it has cooled enough to put your whip cream on top.<br />
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Put some Nilla cookies in a baggie and crush with a rolling pin.<br />
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I don't like rich desserts so this was a "PASS" It is light and fluffy with low fat ingredients to boot. Got to Love It.</td></tr>
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I like easy, and boy was this easy. Even for a craft challenged person like me.</div>
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The chalkboards are quite popular right now and I have been wanting to do one.</div>
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So on the weekend I went to Michaels and found the chalkboard paint.</div>
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And it was only $1.69 oh yeah. Then I needed a brush $1.29.</div>
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Then I figured I would need chalk of course. $2.29.</div>
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Then I went to the Dollarama and got a canvas $1.00.</div>
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That's it, so you do two coats, one vertical, wait an hour.</div>
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Next one horizontal. I waited another hour to be completely dry.</div>
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Then they say rub chalk over it to condition, and you are ready to go.</div>
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Now, next time I will get a bigger canvas, or a picture frame, or a window.</div>
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You can tell I have got the chalkboard fever!</div>
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My almost finished product. I also decided to paint around the outside. </div>
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I didn't pick it up or anything, just took the brush and went around the outside.</div>
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The conditioning part.</div>
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I am so happy to have this for whatever reason!</div>
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My little easter egg tree (about 4 1/2 dozen) eggs on it.</div>
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Compared to my moms with well over 200!</div>
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And my chalkboard :) It's first official duty.</div>
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I have heard so many good things about Kale that I wanted to try it. </div>
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so when I heard of this recipe I had to try it.</div>
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You take your Kale and and break it off of the stem.</div>
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I put mine in my salad spinner and rinsed it off.</div>
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Put it in a bowl, sprinkle oil and some (or no) salt. </div>
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I put some sea salt on mine.</div>
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Bake in 275 degree oven for around 30 minutes.</div>
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Let it cool and store in sealed container.</div>
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It is crispy, melts in your mouth, pure yummy!</div>
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In my food processor I put 2 cups of oatmeal, 3 heaping tsp of margarine (or butter), a sprinkle of chia, sprinkle of flax, cinnamon. start the food processor and let it run while you are adding things. Then add some chocolate (either chips or chunks), I used chips, then coconut (I just poured some in), sliced almonds, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries. I didn't measure anything, I just poured a little of each. How easy is that. Stop food processor when it is all combined.<br />
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In a separate bowl, pour about 250 g of egg white, a splash of vanilla and splenda (or real sugar, if you like). Whisk together.<br />
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Combine the two together. Just mix with a spoon. Pour on parchment paper on a cookie sheet. Carefully spread out with spoon. Cook 275 degrees for 1 hr. Let cool a few minutes and use a pizza cutter to cut into bars. Store in a sealed container. I am very pleased with the turnout!<br />
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Looks like an eye to me.</div>
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It was hard to get a shot, maybe because it was so bright, but I managed to get the camera to focus for a couple.</div>
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It was cold and clear. Picture perfect.</div>
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It is cool how certain moons have certain names. Like the Snow Moon, and we have the Harvest Moon, and so on.</div>
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Enjoying the last of the Snow Moon</div>
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Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-47874650819246353242013-02-18T18:11:00.000-04:002013-02-20T14:44:47.414-04:00Feb 18th BlizzardThis is the second weekend in a row that we have had to deal with blizzard conditions. Looks like February is going to be the month for nasty weather. This weekends blizzard was worse for us up on a mountain, everything turned to ice, which made for a nasty mixture. We lost power for around 9 to 10 hours. I got a few pictures.<br />
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Every tree was layered with ice.</div>
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On a better note, I found these in my garden before the storm. My early tulips. Spring is just around the corner.</div>
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<span class="body" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 130%;"><br /><br /> Dear Nancy,<br /><br /> Congratulations! Over the past 12 months we have been reviewing the poetic accomplishments of people whose poetry has recently been discovered in major poetry archives, poetry websites and in print editions released by various publishers in America and around the world.<br /><br /> It's my pleasure to inform you that you and your poetry have been selected to be published in the historic edition...</span> <br />
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<span class="h2" style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 130%;">Well I thought this was nice. I like writing poems. I have only wrote a few but they come from a deep feeling place and they only come to me once in a while. So it was nice to have them say this about me, whether it is true or they just want more poems, I don't know, but it is fun, lol.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">There is a family photo on the table,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">bringing back such fond memories.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">If I could talk to that photo on the table,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">it would bring you all a little closer to thee.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">How I wish I could turn back the pages,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">and have those moments to share once more.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">I would look at that photo on the table,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">and know that life has so much more.</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">So I know I can't change that picture,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">the memories will stay precious to me,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">every time I see that picture on the table,</span></strong><br />
<strong><span style="font-size: large;">I will smile and know you are still with me.</span></strong><br />
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<strong><span style="font-size: large;">Nancy Schofield</span></strong></span> </strong><br />
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Not sure what this one is called, I got it off of pinterest and decided to try it, just to see if it is like they said. So first you take 4 bananas, not to over ripe. An excellent way to use up bananas. You put these in the freezer for 1 hr or more until they are froze solid, mine took more then an hour. <br />
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Put them in a food processor, this will take a little time but not long. You do it on the pulse setting, it will start turning creamy. Scrape down the sides quite a bit.</div>
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First layer, is the macroni and cheese sauce, I sprayed the casserole dish with non stick spray.<br />
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Next, layer hamburger on top of macroni, I may have put a little too much on this layer, but who's measuring.<br />
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No strong overpowering taste, with simple garlic toast and some calcium, a pass.</div>
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Some of the snow was already there, but the rest blew in overnight and today, slow moving, hasn't let up all day.<br />
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The video shows a little more as you can hear the winds strongly blowing which if you live on a mountain, makes it a little tricky to get up or down.<br />
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This is a great video. I love music, it touches deep within the soul. It's been quite the week, music is soothing. We can feel bad for a minute, but not for long, because when we go there it sometimes is hard to come back to reality. Sometimes we just need quiet to process, recharge and charge forward.Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-8811872713602479532013-01-27T09:57:00.000-04:002013-02-01T21:53:19.322-04:00My Colonoscopy JourneyWell I wasn't going to talk about the big "C". But this week as it is drawing closer and I am online searching on you tube to see the procedure and how it is done (because I believe in being prepared, not scared) that I have decided to talk about it. There are a lot of people that need a little help in preparing ahead. My daughter has had one so I have got info from her also. My biggest thing is having enough to eat the day before haha. So I like to eat! So I researched and found some things that weren't on my list. So my prep starts at 8 am this morning. One thing I am not pleased about is that they like to do the scope early but of course I am one of the ones that go in at noon, so it is going to be a long day. And my first dose isn't until 9 pm tonight and another one tomorrow morning. So that is what being prepared is for. So anyway here goes: In Canada we get a wonderful product called Pico Salax. Wow I am impressed that Canada is the leader in this one. I have watched the preps in the US and they look a little more had, but can be done. Anyway I picked up my pico salax a week ago at Costco, it is two packets for under $20. I made my grocery list and have everything ready for today. And where things are limited as to what you can have, you have to plan ahead and do this right for a good outcome. Remember no red or orange anything.<br />
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This is just my selection: I got some tropical pops and will eat the yellow & green ones. Water, A lot of Gatorade any flavor except red or orange, apple juice, jello anything except red or orange, clear soda (I don't usually drink pop, but may make an exception today), Clear broth (I chose chicken broth) you can chose what ever one you want. I read you can get lipton cup a soup and drain off the liquid and drink it. Sounds yummy, tea and coffee (no milk) lemon & lime to flavor water. Some one said on pinterest that biting into a lemon after the dose helps, that's if you mind it. and some clear candy (which if you have sugar issues you may need these). They say Gatorade is the single best thing you can drink. You can also drink white cranberry juice. So there is my day. I got a sample menu if you need ideas, so here goes:<br />
Breakfast: 1 glass of fruit juice, 1 cup of coffee, 1 cup of broth, 1 bowl of jello.<br />
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Snack: 1 glass of fruit juice, 1 bowl of jello<br />
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Lunch: 1 glass of fruit juice, 1 glass of water, 1 cup of broth, 1 bowl of jello.<br />
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Snack: 1 ice pop, 1 coffee or tea, soft drink.<br />
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Dinner: 1 cup juice or water, 1 cup of broth, 1 bowl jello, coffee or tea.<br />
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Sorry this is what the pico salax looks like. With two packets of powder inside to be mixed with water at time of use.<br />
MONDAY: Today is the day. Yesterday went okay, I had lots to keep me going, the chicken broth really helped to warm me up, and it was actually good. I had my first dose at 9 last night, drinking so much liquid makes you "cold!" It didn't start to work for a couple of hours, no major cramping, good thing, but don't be to far away from the washroom. Didn't get any good sleep until after 2 then slept. Things weren't running clear as they say by now, so I got up for my second dose at 6 instead of 7. So I am sipping lemon water (2 litres of it!). You have to drink 2 litres after each dose. They say gaterade is the best but I had one bottle to start last night but it got really hard to do, so I chose to go with just water. The pico salax tasted just fine, no complaints there. I did have a slice of lemon to bite on but that was an option but not necessary. Well next is to wait, hubby will be taking me in at noon, and go from there. Check back later. They say you will be tired from sedation so I will see if I get back to finish this up tonight. <br />
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Well all done, and home relaxing. The procedure went well. They get all of your info, admit you to day surgery. The nurses were fantastic. Get in the regular hospital attire. And wait, and remember everyone in the room is in there for the same thing so passing gas is a familiar sound you will here in that room. When I first heard one, I wanted to giggle and remember that will be me in an hour. So me being me I told the (all men) in the room, "I hope you guys are all gone when I come back, I am a lady and that will be embarrassing " Got a good laugh anyway, haha. So they came and got me and we went to "that" room, it was small with the doc and 2 nurses. The nurse was fantastic at explaining everything. She told me there were different spots that the scope could have a little trouble getting around corners, and the biggest thing is they put air in the colon to help see things, and that air is the thing that causes the cramps afterwards and you have to expel it. She gave me something to sedate me a little and for pain, and I didn't have any problems. (That can be different for everyone) Being prepared is key, and relax. It wasn't long it was over, and I got to see my colon. Then they take you back to the room to get air rolling, give you a snack and you are good to go. Of course I was the one who couldn't pass anything, lol, but she let me leave anyway and was sure it would happen, and it did. Anyway came home, went for some rest and wait to see the doc for results. I hope this has helped someone who has questions or is scared. Sometimes we need to do what is necessary for the better good, just do it. Night All!Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2844502459278022430.post-80964293670648837382013-01-22T22:25:00.001-04:002013-01-22T22:25:21.630-04:00Crock Pot Ham<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is very simple and short to do. I bought a ham, bone-in. About 6 1/2 pounds maybe. I sprinkled a little brown sugar on the bottom of slow cooker. Added the ham. Put a can of pineapple on top, with juice also. Sprinkle more brown sugar on top. Cook on low 8 hrs. It had a lot of liquid when finished cooking. I just lifted out the ham with two forks, and it was perfect! So simple, so good.<br />Nancyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07529559774648450080noreply@blogger.com0