Food Challenges

Tough Decisions – Day 5

I hope everyone is having a very Happy Valentine’s Day. For those who are single, I hope you have made a day out of celebrating how much you love yourself, by pampering and otherwise spoiling yourself rotten. I believe that if you can’t completely love yourself, unconditionally, warts and all, you can’t truly love anyone else. So, all you singles out there: take the time to embrace every facet of your being. Celebrate the unique and special person that you are! Continue Reading…

Tough Decisions – Day 4

This current Fibromyalgia flare is limiting my mobility. The additional pain adds stress and pushes up my cravings for starch. I had a rough night and didn’t sleep well, so I took some “me time” this morning and languished in bed until nearly 11 A.M.

It was a slow start to the day. I savoured my hot coffee and read the news. The men were tackling a plumbing problem in the bathroom and had to go out for parts, so Mom and I headed to the kitchen to make brunch. Mom made us a nice romaine salad and I made a frittata. The timing was perfect. The mean arrived back at home and we were all able to sit down together. Continue Reading…

Crown Roast of Lamb

Part of our life style, as a family, includes a commitment to food that is raised and grown in traditional ways. We eat local and organic food products whenever we can. Our meat is raised under humane conditions, antibiotic and hormone free. The few prepared foods we eat are prepared by local or Canadian merchants who share like philosophies. I encourage all my readers to consider this lifestyle for the sake of their own health, the good of our communities and the well being of the Earth.

This Crown roast of lamb was grown locally, under traditional farming conditions. It made a fabulous Christmas dinner. Continue Reading…