Saturday, October 17, 2009
CAN'T GET OUT OF BED
Recently Brian and I decided that it was time to buy a new duvet as ours was getting past its prime. So I scoured the internet for deals and finally decided on one. However, just a new duvet wasn't all that was required. We also decided it was time to replace the cover. This involved another indepth internet search. We finally decided on the cover we wanted and made the order. It came in the mail yesterday. So, despite my migraine, I set about getting it all put together. The result is a bed so comfy that it is really difficult to get out of it. The new duvet turned out to be quite luxurious, making me feel like I'm sleeping in a very posh hotel. If I didn't have this exam next week, I would probably still be laying in bed, relaxing. However, duty calls and I cannot do that. Next trip in to Whitehorse I will be shopping for material for curtains, and new lamps to complete the look.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
THIS ONE'S FOR YOU, DAWN
Dawn, so sorry I didn't get around to posting these recipes before, but here they are at last.
CHICKEN SOUP
I boil chicken, or turkey, bones until the meat falls off the bones. You will have to replenish the water as you go. Sometimes I add onions and celery to the water. After the bones are cool enough to handle remove all the bones and keep the liquid and meat. Then I just add chopped potatoes, carrots, onions, and peas, (or whatever you want). I throw in 2 packets of chicken oxo and salt and pepper to taste. Then just let it cook.
You can add a flour/water mix to make it thicker, or just add enough vegetables to make it more like a stew if you want.
BEEF BARLEY SOUP
(one of my favourites and it's actually out of a recipe book. LOL)
2 tsp oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cups cubed, peeled rutabaga (I only add this if I have it - I usually use potatos)
1/4 cup pot or pearl barley
1/4 tsp each dried thyme, dillweed and pepper
1 can beef stock (or use oxo and water)
1 1/2 cups cooked cubed beef
In large saucepan heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, celery, carrots & potato for about 3 minutes or until onion is softened.
Stir in barley, thyme, dillweed and pepper until barley is coated.
Stir in meat, beef stock and 3 cups water; bring to boil.
Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
Cook for about 45 minutes or until barley is tender.
Okay, now I am craving soup! Hope these work for you.
CHICKEN SOUP
I boil chicken, or turkey, bones until the meat falls off the bones. You will have to replenish the water as you go. Sometimes I add onions and celery to the water. After the bones are cool enough to handle remove all the bones and keep the liquid and meat. Then I just add chopped potatoes, carrots, onions, and peas, (or whatever you want). I throw in 2 packets of chicken oxo and salt and pepper to taste. Then just let it cook.
You can add a flour/water mix to make it thicker, or just add enough vegetables to make it more like a stew if you want.
BEEF BARLEY SOUP
(one of my favourites and it's actually out of a recipe book. LOL)
2 tsp oil
1 onion, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 cups cubed, peeled rutabaga (I only add this if I have it - I usually use potatos)
1/4 cup pot or pearl barley
1/4 tsp each dried thyme, dillweed and pepper
1 can beef stock (or use oxo and water)
1 1/2 cups cooked cubed beef
In large saucepan heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, celery, carrots & potato for about 3 minutes or until onion is softened.
Stir in barley, thyme, dillweed and pepper until barley is coated.
Stir in meat, beef stock and 3 cups water; bring to boil.
Cover and reduce heat to simmer.
Cook for about 45 minutes or until barley is tender.
Okay, now I am craving soup! Hope these work for you.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
CAMPING TRIP
Now that Brian and I are kid-free, we decided to go out an enjoy ourselves. So, on Thursday we headed out camping. We meandered down the South Canol Highway to Quiet Lake. The drive took us through nothing but wilderness. It's only about 130km from Ross River, but takes about 3 1/2 hours to drive it.
The scenery along the way was gorgeous with all the fall colours.
When we arrived at Quiet Lake, it was very quiet, but it was raining. We were feeling a little glum about camping in the rain until we saw the dining shelter. Since we were the only ones at the campground we made ourselves at home. We took over the shelter with all our gear. 
We set the tent up near the wood stove and were toasty all night.
Brian got right to work chopping wood to get the fire going.
Oscar was very happy there was a wood stove to curl up by. Like us, he doesn't like the rain much.
Unfortunately with all the rain, Oscar tended to be a little muddy. He had to be wiped off before he could go in the tent.
After we had enjoyed a steak dinner with steak marinated in the sauce Naomi brought from Ireland. Delicious. And all the work was done we were able to relax by the fire.
Friday morning we put the canoe in the lake and trolled around hoping for fish. However, apparently there are no fish in the lake. LOL.
On the way home we stopped for some grouse along the road. I actually killed my first grouse. I'm such a redneck. YAY! It was so good.
We had a fabulous time just meandering around the country. We are looking forward to more of the same.
The scenery along the way was gorgeous with all the fall colours.
When we arrived at Quiet Lake, it was very quiet, but it was raining. We were feeling a little glum about camping in the rain until we saw the dining shelter. Since we were the only ones at the campground we made ourselves at home. We took over the shelter with all our gear. 
We set the tent up near the wood stove and were toasty all night.
Brian got right to work chopping wood to get the fire going.
Oscar was very happy there was a wood stove to curl up by. Like us, he doesn't like the rain much.
Unfortunately with all the rain, Oscar tended to be a little muddy. He had to be wiped off before he could go in the tent.
After we had enjoyed a steak dinner with steak marinated in the sauce Naomi brought from Ireland. Delicious. And all the work was done we were able to relax by the fire.
Friday morning we put the canoe in the lake and trolled around hoping for fish. However, apparently there are no fish in the lake. LOL.
On the way home we stopped for some grouse along the road. I actually killed my first grouse. I'm such a redneck. YAY! It was so good.
We had a fabulous time just meandering around the country. We are looking forward to more of the same.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
WATCH OUT WORLD
Yesterday Hannah took her road test in Whitehorse. My heart was beating a hundred beats a minute at least while she was out on the test. It took her 2 full years to complete her 50 hours of driving time. LOL. She is a very good driver, but she just doesn't like to drive. She was so relieved to pass because now she never has to drive again. She even told the driving instructor that. LOL.
Congratulations Hannah! We are very proud of you.
Congratulations Hannah! We are very proud of you.
CHANGES
Yesterday was the day we became empty nesters. After leaving Naomi in Kamloops in August, we left Hannah and Josh at the dorms yesterday. Both the kids were excited to be at the dorms. Hannah was ecstatic to be with her beloved Ben again.
Josh was completely settled in, playing video games with his new roommate and his friends from Ross.
While they were having the time of their lives, Brian and I were driving back from Whitehorse. The house is strangely quiet this morning - not that I'm complaining. I think this new chapter in our lives will be interesting for all of us.
Josh was completely settled in, playing video games with his new roommate and his friends from Ross.
While they were having the time of their lives, Brian and I were driving back from Whitehorse. The house is strangely quiet this morning - not that I'm complaining. I think this new chapter in our lives will be interesting for all of us.
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