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Inspired by Janis's link-up recommending Hello Fresh, I decided to give them a try. I had always been curious about this type of meal service...and a tad skeptical. I had imagined too much package waste, too expensive, too much meat, too many calories and too similar to processed food. When our first box arrived, I… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate: Cantonese Noodles – 4 Ways!
This month’s ‘What’s On Your Plate’ will go live on Wednesday, July 7. Below are a few of my food photos from the last few weeks. (Yup, I'm that annoying person with a camera when others are trying to eat.) I am incredibly grateful that family and close friends are once again front and center in… Continue reading ‘What’s on Your Plate – July Edition’ is Coming Soon!
What what you do if you had all of the time in the world? Using the backdrop of our recent synchronistic camping adventure, Erica of Behind The Scenery, reflects brilliantly on this question. Be sure to watch her slide show with soul-inspiring music. It will immediately transport you to the calming beaches of Tofino, BC. See you there!
I have purchased only one documentary in my entire life.
“All The Time In The World” by filmmaker, Suzanne Crocker.
Winner of 22 Awards from around the world, including Most Popular Canadian Documentary at the Vancouver International Film Festival in 2014.
Ocean life at Green Point Campground, West Coast Vancouver Island, May 2021
Suzanne Crocker and her husband take their three children, ages 10, 8 and 4 to live off the grid for nine months in the Yukon wilderness.
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It is an added bonus when close friends also blog. That means that you can sit back, let them write up the adventure, and then simply reblog it -- as in our recent camping excursion. I did ask permission first. :DAs told by my good friend, Deb (aka The Widow Badass) here's how I spent… Continue reading Tofino Camping
What's been on my plate recently: Vegetarian Minestrone Soup served in beautiful ceramic bowls. The soup was prepared by The Salvation Army (Parksville). The bowls were handmade and donated by The Arrowsmith Potters Guild. This was part of the Bowl of Hope To Go Virtual Fundraiser that recently took place on May 28, World Hunger… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate — Bowl of Hope To Go
This month's 'What's On Your Plate' will go live on Wednesday, June 2. We'd love for you to join us and share something that's been on your plate this past month. Here are a few dishes that have been on mine (some of them inspired by WOYP contributors). See you Wednesday! Donna and Deb
Part One: In early April, Vancouver Island had its first blast of warm weather. Naturally, a (socially distanced) picnic celebration with my cohost was in order. Lunch with a View Here's what was on our plates: Fried Chicken, Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce, Potato Salad and Potato Chips. For dessert we had Sargento Balanced Breaks (cheese,… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate for May? The Outdoors Edition.
The second 'What's On Your Plate' linkup will begin Wednesday, May 5. Deb and I would love for you to join us. Tell us about a dish that you have recently enjoyed (regardless of who made it). 😀 Write and link your own post or display on your choice of social media or simply leave… Continue reading Reminder: What’s On Your Plate – May 5
It's that time of the year again -- Spring Cleaning calls! Not my favourite of endeavours, to actually GET IT DONE I need to reduce other more pleasant distractions. To acoomplish this, I will be taking a short blogging break from now until May 3. I will be back posting for 'What's On Your Plate'… Continue reading Spring Cleaning Blogging Break
Thank you for joining us for our official kickoff of What's On Your Plate. If you missed the original invite posts, you can find them here and here. In quick summary, fellow blogger Deb and I will be hosting a virtual monthly dinner party (Tagline: No Suit Jacket required)! The goal is to spread meal… Continue reading What’s On Your Plate: Mediterranean Smashed Chickpea Salad with Tzatziki Aioli
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