Empowering Thoughts for Teachers
On 2021-07-31 by PamParents don’t always have to approve of me or even like me – I need to be able to back up my ideas with research, listen to their questions and give lots of information. Don’t become traumatized and stuck by parents who question you. Stay the course – change and new ideas take time and
Saskatoon Berry Jam
On 2021-07-26 by PamSaskatoon Berries are a rare find around Niagara. It is a unique little berry that is making its way East from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and all across the prairies to just around the corner. The are rich and earthy in their flavour – almond like – and they are high in iron and Vitamin C. I
Patterns of Unhelpful Thinking
On 2021-07-24 by PamCatastrophizing – assuming and believing that the worst case scenario will inevitably happen Emotional Reasoning – I feel bad about a situation so it must be bad and my feelings are universal truth Mountains and Molehills – exaggerating the risk of danger or focusing on minor negatives and imperfections Minimization – minimizing the odds of
The Butterfly Bush
On 2021-07-22 by PamEvery Autumn, I chop this bush down for the winter and every spring and summer, it reappears – smelling beautiful and attracting the most amazing butterflies.
Zucchini Relish
On 2021-07-19 by PamThanks to my friend Farmer Joe who sold me two HUGE zucchini for $4….I was able to make 15 – 2 cup jars of relish. Again, I did the recipe x6…so, 7 1/2 lbs. of diced zucchini. The tumeric in this makes it an absolutely beautiful colour. The version below is what I did….. 2
Apricot Jam
On 2021-07-17 by PamLast summer, we missed apricot season. Apricots are a very short season at the beginning of July in Niagara – and last year, not a very good season. You can make apricot jam from reconstituted dried apricots, but, making it from fresh apricots is so much nicer. Our sour cherry farmer recommended Farmer Joe (really
Taco Tuesday – Greek Steak Tacos with Cucumber Salsa
On 2021-07-11 by PamI small cucumber, diced1/2 cup of Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped1 cup of grape tomatoes, cut in halfJuice from 1 lime1 garlic clove, minced1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro1/2 cup of feta cheese1 teaspoon of saltPinch of pepperMix together to make the salsa. Cut the steak in strips (1 1/2 lbs of flank, skirt or
Quilt-a-long – Block 3
On 2021-07-07 by Pamhttps://quiltsocial.com/spectrum-qal-block-3-with-pam-voth-delightful-collection-by-riley-blake/
Sour Cherry Jam Adventures
On 2021-07-05 by PamSour cherries are hard to find so, I popped into our local Facebook Buy and Sell and found baskets advertised – both pick your own and already picked so, we went on a little adventure to 7th Street Louth and not only did we find sour cherries, we made afew new friends. The first, was
The “As You Like It” Sweater
On 2021-07-03 by PamI just started crocheting this year so, I didn’t really think I would be moving from dishcloth to sweater but, it turns out, crocheting comes with tutorials and friends (and husbands) to coach you just like knitting, cooking, and quilting. This pattern is designed by my husband and podcast partner, Charles. The link is available
June Reads 2021
On 2021-07-01 by PamIn Another Time – Jillian CantorDon’t You Cry – Mary KubicaThe Blackhouse – Peter MayAgent Running in the Field – John le CarreThe Secrets Between Us – Thrity UmrigarProfessional Troublemaker: The Fear-Fighter Manual – Luvvie Ajayi JonesThe Girl with the Louding Voice – Abi DareThe Whiskey King: The remarkable true story of Canada’s most infamous
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