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It’s so fun to gather some people and eat yummy

It’s so fun to gather some people and eat yummy things and enjoy each others company. It’s just the best. I get to try recipes I’ve never made before and then chat. It’s all my favourites. 😉

I made a mezze. Which are small plates designed to be eaten in a leisurely manner. It’s like an appetizer course. I put on three dips: baba ghanouj hummus, and Mhammara (a red pepper walnut dip). I added quite a few pickled things (lemons, and a variety of Olives.) Then I made pita breads and Fatayer Sbanek (spinach pies). Made a tabouli salad.
Added in a few veggies, grapes feta & another cheese, along with a few different charcuterie style meats.

I love how many cultures have these food traditions made for gathering and eating together. That is definitely a Christmas season thing to do. ❤️

#charcuterieboard #gatheryourpeople #homemadefood #boards

I decided I needed a new piece of art for the mant

I decided I needed a new piece of art for the mantle. And I knew I wanted it to be Christ centred. So I painted one. First I drew it in pencil using a piece of card stock (can’t find a ruler in my whole house 🤣) and then water-coloured it. And found a frame in my basement storage. Christmasy 🙌

I love when it’s all decorated Christmas style.
We still haven’t gotten our tree up yet. But maybe today. 😉

It’s counting down the days now, are you ready? I’m not at all but that’s ok. I just want to enjoy the season by doing things like this. ❤️

#christmasdecor #watercolorpainting #decor #homedecor #christmas

This is one of our simple family Christmas traditi

This is one of our simple family Christmas traditions. Sometimes the pancakes end up around but then other times they don’t so then I just had a cookie cutter but you don’t even have to do that.

And I made the pancakes with freshly ground spelt from @grainworksinc .

it might look a little over the top, but really it’s pretty simple 😉 what’s a Christmas food tradition you have with your family?

#christmasfood #snowman #wholegrains

Some people hate saying their age. That’s never

Some people hate saying their age. That’s never been me. 45 years I’ve been lucky enough to experience challenges and triumphs. I’ve learned and developed.

A few things I do know.
People matter above all things. Relationships and connections.
We’re here to help and reach out to each other. It’s our opportunity to love each other like God loves us.

Still in those relationships we’re going to mess up. We’re going to hurt each other and disappoint each other. We get the opportunity to learn to forgive and sacrifice.

I’ve learned that there’s a lot I don’t know or understand. But that that is okay. I can hold onto faith and try to do my best. And then when I fall short I can try again the next day. I can because of Jesus Christ and my faith in Him. My life is better because of this.

I know that joy can be found in our lives. Even in the middle of heavy hard things. It’s found in small things like baby smiles & belly laughs. In a good supper & in a beautiful sunset. When we look with gratitude we find goodness.

I know no one is more important to me than my husband and kids. I love them deeply no matter what. ❤️ they are my greatest teachers. And it’s my honour to live and love with them.

I still have loads and loads to learn. And even though my life isn’t perfect it’s a gift. And I’m grateful for every day of these 45 years.

I never shared this easy meal to feed a crowd. Esp

I never shared this easy meal to feed a crowd. Especially a crowd that is adaptable for different dietary restrictions. I made this for a crew that included vegan & nut allergies.

I made one board with all the vegan friendly toppings that were cold on one end:
Peppers, tomatoes, purple onions, carrots, snap peas, mushrooms, green onions.

Then hot items in the opposite end:
Baby potatoes, green beans, beets, sweet potatoes, grilled corn.

Then a smaller board with cheeses, meats (grilled chicken) & hard boiled eggs.

There was mixed greens, spinach and romaine lettuce.

Then Cooked farro (or you could use cooked rice.)

Then a few different nuts: tamarind almonds, air fried chickpeas & some plain almonds.

For sauces I had homemade ranch, chimichurri, & a balsamic vinaigrette.

Each person went thru and built their own bowl.
Healthy & tasty.

Would you wanna eat this for supper?

#eatrealfood #salad #feedacrowd