Nutmeg Logs
This recipe is here in memory of Joan, my mother-in-law, who passed away this last May. Joan was always asked by Mark, Jean, Ellen and Kimberley to make these cookies at Christmas time. So they became a...
Aush or Osh?
By way of an explanation, when I was in Mission, BC, last January, my new friend Sabina, gave me the recipe for this wonderful Persian soup. We didn't get an opportunity to make the soup together so the...
Marcelin Quarter er, Stewart Quarter, or what about L2 Lake & Land?
We have this quarter section an hour north of Saskatoon, about 10 miles from the town of Marcelin. It has 60 acres of lake, 60 acres of cultivated land and the remaining 40 acres are lakeshore and forest...
Mark and Jean’s New Motorhome
Lawrie's brother and sister in-law's new home for the road! Wow, can we come on holidays too? We will expect you to find a nephew to build you a blog so you can keep us up to date on the travels!
Yum!
Tofu Sesame Snacks from Planet Organic Market Cookbook 1 pkg extra-firm tofu 3 tbsp Bragg Liquid Aminos 3 tbsp Toasted sesame oil 3 tbsp Sesame seeds 1 tsp Cumin, ground 1/2 tsp...
Saskatchewan Barns
There are so, so, many barns everywhere you look in Saskatchewan, and they are most often different. Shape of roof, cupolas, size, windows, doors, degree of deterioration, setting, and of course the...
Zane Alexander
Last May 7th our soon to be daughter-in-law, Geneva, gave birth to our grandson Zane, and what a happy occasion that was. With just a few glitches, but a successful outcome...
Moving South
So we retired from our work and have left Yukon, perhaps sadly, perhaps not. As I sat listening to David Suzuki on the TV in our hotel in Dawson Creek as we travelled south, I'm sure we have made the...
Planting Pickups!
These pickup trucks are part of the landscaping at the Riverbend 50's Blacktop Diner not too far from the Petrofka Bridge on Highway 12 north of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We always think of motor vehicles...
Midwinter Visit
Just in time for more -30 weather, my sister Ruth is coming for another visit. I think she likes Yukon! I have the week off and we will find lots of time to do nothing and then rest afterwards. I expect...
Christmas, New Year and beyond
We enjoyed a lovely time with Chris and Geneva this Christmas. Not only did Lawrie get to meet Chris's love of his life, but we got to know her as well. Chris proposed to Geneva on Christmas eve, and we...