March Books
On 2021-03-31 by PamLittle Cruelties – Liz NugentA Tiny Bit Marvelous – Dawn FrenchBraving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone – Brene BrownThe Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment – Eckhart TolleConversations with Friends – Sally RooneyIt’s OK to Laugh: About My Husband’s Tumour and Other Horrible Things –
HASFit Tribe
On 2021-03-28 by PamCharles and I joined the HasFit Tribe over 6 months. It is an EVERYTHING plan for working out, staying healthy and feeling encouraged to “keep going”! It has totally saved us during the pandemic – our gym closed, and honestly, now, with HASFit, we will never go back. We have purchased minimal equipment – bands,
Gluten Free Egg Rolls
On 2021-03-27 by Pam1½ cups cornstarch, potato starch, or tapioca flour 1½ cups brown or white rice flour or gluten free oat flour ½ teaspoon xanthan gum 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup water Instructions: Stir together the starch, rice flour, salt, and xanthan gum. In another bowl, whisk the eggs and water together until combined. Add
Apricot Chicken and Rice
On 2021-03-26 by PamDo you need a quick and easy meal? This one is so great….you can stir fry some broccoli to go with it. 1 1/2 cups of apricot jam2 tablespoons of soy sauce2 teaspoons of ginger1/2 cup of waterBring to a boil and simmer until slightly thick – you can add a little cornstarch if you
First Batch of Easter Paska….
On 2021-03-25 by PamMennonite Girls Can Cook Gluten Free Paska http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/2012/03/paska-gluten-free-improved-recipe.html
Chickpea Salad on Wraps or Flatbread
On 2021-03-23 by PamI can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed3 tablespoons of mayo3 teaspoons of lemon juice1/4 teaspoon of saltfresh ground black pepper1 1/2 teaspoons of mustard1 teaspoon of curry powder1 glove of garlic2 teaspoons of dill (fresh or dried) Chop in the food processor and scrape into a bowl. Add celery (2 stalks), green onions (3 or
Chuzo Marinade
On 2021-03-22 by Pam1/2 cup soya sauce1/4 cup olive oil2 tablespoons of molasses2 teaspoons of minced fresh ginger2 teaspoons of dry mustard6 garlic cloves, minced1 cup of red wine, dry Mix together and pour over any kind of steak. I like flank steak cut into strips but, this works with anything. Marinate on the counter overnight or up
A New Quilt Blog…
On 2021-03-21 by PamJapanese Quilt Blocks for a Zen Pillowhttps://quiltsocial.com/my-quilting-life-japanese-quilt-blocks-for-a-zen-cushion/
Gluten Free Chocolate Brownies
On 2021-03-20 by PamI recently made these with mint to give away for St. Patrick’s Day and I actually received LOTS of calls to say how amazing they were so…. 170 grams of butter (generous) and melted200 grams of granulated sugar 90 grams of brown sugar1 teaspoon of vanilla3 large eggs40 grams of cocoa powder70 grams of gluten
Gluten Free Pretzel Bites
On 2021-03-19 by Pam3 cups all-purpose gluten free flour One package(2¼ tsp, ¼oz, 7g) RED STAR Active Dry Yeast 2 cups water (110-115°F), ½ cup reserved 1 Tbsp granulated sugar ¾ tsp salt 4 Tbsp melted butter, 2 Tbsp reserved 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup baking soda Coarse salt In a large mixing bowl whisk together yeast and
Gluten Free Charcuterie – Spinach Balls
On 2021-03-18 by Pam2 – 10 oz. packages of frozen spinach OR 10 cups of fresh spinach (stems removed) and soaked in bowling water for 3 minutes and then drained, squeezed and chopped1 cup of grated parmesan cheese3 eggs1 cup of breadcrumbs or 1 cup of almond flour1 tablespoon of Italian spice mix1/2 teaspoon of salt1/2 teaspoon of
Mennonite Girls Can Cook: Gluten Free Paska
On 2021-03-17 by PamWe have used this version – I will post different once that we have used as well….with tips. Stay tuned!http://www.mennonitegirlscancook.ca/ 1 tsp sugar 1 tsp unflavoured gelatin 1 1/2 tbsp regular yeast 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup oil 1/2 tsp vanilla , or almond extract 3 eggs 1/2 lemon – juice and zest 1/2 cup
Any-Day Fruit Muffins
On 2021-03-16 by Pam…adapted to gluten free from Anna Olson’s “Baking Day” https://www.annaolson.ca/ 1/2 cup of yogurt1/2 cup of buttermilk1/2 cup of maple syrup1/4 cup of vegetable oil2 large eggs1 tsp. of vanilla extract1 cup of buckwheat flour1 cup of all-purpose gluten free flour1/2 tsp. of locust bean gum or guargum 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder1 1/2 tsp.
Gluten Free Biscotti
On 2021-03-13 by Pam3 large eggs1 1/2 cups + 2 tablespoons of sugar1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla 1 tablespoon of rose water1 tablespoon of corn syrup or 2 tablespoons of molasses1 tablespoon of orange zest Whip all these ingredients together for 3 minutes. Sift together 1/2 cup each of rice flour, sorghum flour, tapioca flour, potato starch, arrowroot
Podcasts
On 2021-03-11 by PamOprah’s Masterclasshttps://www.oprah.com/app/master-class.html The Michelle Obama Podcasthttps://open.spotify.com/show/71mvGXupfKcmO6jlmOJQTP The Secret Life of Canadahttps://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/203-the-secret-life-of-canada First Person Plural: EI and Beyondhttps://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/first-person-plural-ei-beyond/id1538498597 Wait, Wait, Don’t Tell Mehttps://www.npr.org/programs/wait-wait-dont-tell-me/
A queen-size sampler Quilt
On 2021-03-10 by PamWhen it is time to re-do a room, where do you start? I decided to start with the quilt. I was encouraged by my quilting mentors to “go for it” so, I did. I am creating a log cabin/sampler quilt. I am just over half-way through. The picture about is the log cabin block –
Best Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies
On 2021-03-09 by Pam3/4 cup butter3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 large eggs1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract200 grams gluten free flour blend (I use Bob’s Red Mill from Sobey’s)1/2 teaspoon xanthum gum1 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon ground cinnamon270 grams gluten free uncooked quick oats1 cup raisins1/2 cup butterscotch chips1/2 cup chocolate chips Beat butter and sugars
Learning through UDEMY
On 2021-03-08 by PamI have taken several life-changing courses through this platform. http://www.udemy.com/Mindfulness Certification CourseEmotional Intelligence Practitioner CertificateCognitive Behaviour Therapy and Life Coaching CertificationCognitive Behaviour Therapy Practitioner Course Every course gives you perspective – on your own life and relationships and choices. These courses offer strategies that I have used to help me find deeper purpose, fulfillment and
My Journey into Sewing
On 2021-03-07 by PamMy mom was an expert seamstress. She sewed wedding dresses and suits and baby clothes and doll clothes. I actually sewed with her a bit when I was expecting my first baby. At that time, even though I was in my 30’s, I still had a lot of growing up and learning about myself to
Knitting Project
On 2021-03-06 by PamI share my creative passions with my husband Charles. In fact, I don’t think I would have picked up knitting or crocheting without him. I definitely give him a hard time about his crazy pattern designs and how he loves to “take over” when he is trying to show me something. The truth is, he
My Quilting Life
On 2021-03-05 by PamI had my first quilting blog posted by quiltsocial.com on April 1, 2020. I had been quilting for about a year with Heather and Margaret, my quilting mentors. I was at loose ends after I retired and they took me under their wings – taught me to quilt and literally saved me. Needless to say,
Quilt Blogs
On 2021-03-05 by PamThe Back-in-Isolation Heart Project https://quiltsocial.com/my-quilting-life-the-back-in-isolation-heart-project/ Making Ribbon Quilt Block Reading Pillowshttps://quiltsocial.com/making-ribbon-quilt-block-reading-cushions/ A Hexie Table Topper – Friends At a Distancehttps://quiltsocial.com/a-hexie-sampler-quilt-friends-at-a-distance/ My Quilting Journey Takes Me to Holiday Projectshttps://quiltsocial.com/my-quilting-journey-takes-me-into-holiday-projects/ Birds of a Feather Quilted Table Runner using Foundation Piecinghttps://quiltsocial.com/birds-of-a-feather-quilted-table-runner-using-foundation-piecing/ Making a Back To School Baghttps://quiltsocial.com/making-the-back-to-school-bag/ My Quilting Life: Back to Babieshttps://quiltsocial.com/back-to-babies-and-my-quilting-life/ Honouring Quarantine Grads with Patchwork
So, now I have started CROCHETING…
On 2021-03-04 by PamAbout 10 years ago, I started knitting. I was actually shocked. My husband is a knit and crochet designer. I was busy with a demanding career and didn’t think I had the patience for it. But, I discovered something – I can learn – anything – and now, I spend hours creating and making things
I Love to Read
On 2021-03-03 by PamI read every single day. My dream day is to curl up with a book, in a warm, sunny sport, preferably by water and read. I usually have three books on the go at the same time – one on audible, one “real” book and one on my kindle. My kindle is old – it
Canning and Preserving – A Year-Round Endeavour
On 2021-03-02 by PamI grew up on a small farm in Wainfleet, Ontario, Cananda. For me, it was a HUGE vegetable garden that, as it ripened became food for the winter. We put potatoes in crocks in the basement and froze corn and beans and peas and carrots. We searched in ditches for elderberries, went cherry picking and
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