On Wednesday there was a Full Blood Moon with an Eclipse said to bring changes (including the weather). A storm came in from the Pacific drenching the coast; I never complain about the rain as it’s what keeps our temperate forests lush and green. I invited my sister over for Tea & Tarot. We hung…
Month: May 2021
Thai Coconut Peanut Curry with Tofu (Vegan)
I like cooking based on the weather. Last night the air cooled and the rain came. This rich curry is perfect for a rainy evening. I love how the scent of exotic spices fills the home with the anticipation of delicious food. Join me in the Kitchen for the recipe. Ingredients Marinated Tofu 1 Block…
Long Weekend Journalling – My Easy Bruschetta Recipe and A Walk At The Marina
We took a long sunny walk Friday; May long weekend and people were out enjoying the weather. Boaters and kayakers on the water, a beach volleyball game at Concord Park and picnic blankets on the grass at Science World. Long weekends usually mean empty streets and a city void of people but with Covid restrictions…
Mousaka – Greek Eggplant Lasagna (Vegetarian)
We had a big thunderstorm last night. Lightning and pouring rain. I sat in bed with Merlin (my cat) with the windows open. He didn’t even flinch with each lightning strike as the storm got closer then washed over us. Today? sunny, clear and cool. Spring on the coast means unpredictable weather. I had a…
Spring 2021 Faves Roundup
It’s been a while it feels since I’ve done a favourites entry. There are so many things I’m loving this Spring so let’s dive right in shall we? Trend Alert: Yellow Eyeshadow I’ve been seeing this trend on the runway and makeup artists like Lisa Eldridge and Vloggers like Alanna Davison have been wearing yellow…
My French Pharmacy Skincare Faves
Beauty isn’t about age A recent walk after the rain took me back (if only in my mind) to Paris. Something about the fresh ozone scent in the Spring air reminded me of the feeling I get when I use French skincare. Clean, free of heavy scents and packed with ingredients that work, it’s no…