Scribble Picnic - Spicy

Welcome to Scribble Picnic's 'Spicy' theme. My piece is an ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2") acrylic on canvas outlined with a black PITT artist pen.  I can't think of anything more spicy than a hot pepper!

Wow we are at month end!

Infused Maple Syrup

Daughter L received some assorted infused maple syrup bottles as a Christmas gift.  She tried the Chipotle and Lemongrass infused Maple Syrup flavour with some cauliflower puree and baked salmon, she said it was delicious.  Some of the other flavours were cinnamon with nutmeg and cloves, and  ginger with apple cider vinegar.  Those were good with pancakes.

Heard on the Radio

We got these goodies in the mail recently, they arrive monthly, a mail order gift from good friends.  This time there was a peanut butter cookie sandwich, a buttercrunch biscuit, a sugar cookie, a fudge blondie bar, and some macaroons.  Each delivery features bakers from all over our province.

I heard this on the radio the other morning and thought I would share.
Subtract your age from 77.  Add 40.  Did you get your birth year?  I did, and I tried it with my family's dates and it worked for them too!

Salmon Cakes

I made some salmon cakes the other day with a large 418g can of pink salmon. It came together very quickly and I thought you might be interested in my recipe.  I actually crush 4 gluten free crackers to be used in place of breadcrumbs, it's great if anyone is gluten sensitive.

Ingredients

418g can of pink salmon
1 egg whisked
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/4 c milk
1/4 c breadcrumbs
3 tbs canola oil

Mix all ingredients together, except for the canola oil, to form 4 patties. Pan fry in the canola oil for approximately 4 minutes per side.

Comforting winter foods

I was watching the Weather Network earlier this week as we were under threat of freezing rain one day.  I noticed they had a lot of advertisements to warm, sunny vacation destinations such as Mexico and Jamaica.  Then they talked about the most comforting winter foods, the results of some survey.  So number one was Spaghetti and Meatballs, homemade of course.  Then it was hot chocolate smothered with whipped cream and marshmallows.  Number three was a grilled cheese sandwich, number four was comforting macaroni and cheese and finally chicken soup!  I was snuggled into my warmest winter socks that day.  Do  you have any other favourite warm winter foods to add to that list?

Paint Party Friday - Cinderella

My piece for Paint Party Friday is an ACEO permanent marker on canvas (2 1/2" x 3 1/2"), featuring Cinderella.  She is a favourite fictional character of mine, simply pretty in a fabulous ball gown.

Microgreen update

arugula microgreens

Well I planted our bag of arugula microgreens and am working on keeping the soil, which was included in the bag, wet.

I was at my hairdresser on a cold morning last week, thankfully no snow that day although it was grey out, with no sunshine.  The assistant told me that business has been dismal in January.  I hope they can stay in business.