Empowering Thoughts for Teachers
On July 31, 2021 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 July 26, 2021 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 July 24, 2021 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 July 22, 2021 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 July 19, 2021 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 July 17, 2021 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 July 11, 2021 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 July 7, 2021 by Pamhttps://quiltsocial.com/spectrum-qal-block-3-with-pam-voth-delightful-collection-by-riley-blake/
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