End of June

 

neighbourhood peonies 

 I took this photo a few weeks ago, most of the neighbourhood peonies were in full bloom or spent by then.  

A good friend had come by for a masked walk and a backyard coffee to pre-celebrate my June birthday.  

And here we are at the end of June!

Mushroom Egg Bake

 Denise kindly shared a recipe for her mushroom egg bake.  I immediately set about making it as I had some leftover mushrooms already cooked up.  Denise's recipe makes 4 ramekins, but 6 seemed to work well enough for me.  It is an attractive, tasty dish. 

preheat the oven to 350F (I have a hot old oven)

six 4" ramekin bowls

1/2 tbs butter 

2 c sliced cooked mushrooms

3/4c milk

salt 

pepper

1/2 tsp dried oregano

1/2 c shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

butter the ramekin bowls

whisk 6 eggs in a bowl with milk, salt, pepper, oregano

build each ramekin bowl with mushrooms, shredded cheese and an equal amount of egg mixture poured over top

Place the ramekins on a tray lined with parchment paper.  Bake 20 mins at 350F until cooked.  Mine slid easily from the bowls.

Good One

 Times sure have changed haven't they?

5 Ways

Neighbourhood Peonies

I saw this article on 5 ways to keep your brain sharp and so agree with it. The main points are: -Socialize -Relaxation -Exercise -Eat well -Have a purpose

Cookies

 This one was funny I thought.

So  our kitchen renovations started this past Thursday after months of negotiation, planning and scheduling.  They did the demolition in one day and were amazing with cleanup.  It is a good feeling going into this.  The renovator even discussed tile pattern with us already, making welcome suggestions. We are also renovating our laundry room and washrooms.

Paint Party Friday - Valerie's Dandelion

 Welcome to Paint Party Friday!  I was inspired to paint a photo of a dandelion that Valerie posted on her blog awhile back.  It doesn't do her photo justice but I seriously thought it was a chrysanthemum when I saw it.  Nature is amazing, putting out incredible colour and patterns all around us. 

Rain's Thursday Art Date - Jump!

 Welcome to Rain's Thursday Art Date's 'Jump!' theme!

I thought of bungee jumping and here is my ACEO (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").  It is not something I would ever willingly try, even in my younger days, how about you?  Or maybe you already have.