Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Canada. Show all posts
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 09, 2011
Saturday, October 08, 2011
Monday, October 11, 2010
Happy Thanksgiving!
I know, you're sitting there saying to yourself, "Thanksgiving? What happened to October and November? How drunk did I get on Halloween?" Don't worry, it's still October, and if you are one of those lucky enough to live in a multicultural household like ours, you get to have TWO Thanksgivings! One for Canada and one for the United States.
We weren't really planning anything for this weekend. Well probably working, but then my mother sent an email wishing us "Happy Thanksgiving!" and asked, "Do you have any special plans?"
Before I was out of bed on Saturday morning, Lyle had already phoned three people inviting them over for dinner on Sunday. Yikes! We needed to start food shopping!
The first thing we were surprised by was the lack of places that had turkeys available that weren't frozen. Third phone call was the charm and we found one. Then it was off to markets and gathering of harvest delights.
Saturday night saw the cooking of the pumpkin pie.
Lyle does not eat pumpkin pie, but I do. Lots of it! And I will confess, I want the pumpkin pie of my childhood which is Libby's canned pumpkin and the recipe from the Libby's label. Yes, parts of my childhood came canned.
Lyle made two pies (good thing, I'm already on the second pie) and he generally reconfigures the spices from the label recipe. More cinnamon. Always a little more cinnamon. A less nutmeg. Although to be fair, he did freshly grate the nutmeg he used. Canned, but lovingly made.
Then there is the decorating of the pie to be considered. Note the maple leaves.
On Sunday morning we went to the local farmer's market and got as many ingredients fresh as we could. This included the "pink lady" apples. I told Lyle that I think the Pink Lady apples taste like champagne inside the pie. About noon, Lyle started making the apple pies.
From this, to....
This!
I am in charge of the stuffing. The funny part is, the recipe is from Lyle's family but Lyle is no longer in charge of it. Now it is my recipe.
A pound of bacon, one chopped onion, A yellow, red or orange pepper (never green), celery, mushrooms, corn (fresh from the cob if possible) and handful of dried cranberries. I also use pineapple sage to give a sweet and savory flavor. Once it's all cooked together it gets mixed with the toasted bread cubes.
Then there is the turkey. We picked up the turkey on Saturday and Lyle brined it overnight in the refrigerator. On Sunday it went into the smoker about 11 am. By 4:30, it was ready.
It's the most amazing turkey recipe. So moist (due to brining) and then slowly smoked to perfection. TASTY!!!!
The table was set with our turkey plates (we get to use them at least twice every year).
Then it was time for food, friends and wine.
We weren't really planning anything for this weekend. Well probably working, but then my mother sent an email wishing us "Happy Thanksgiving!" and asked, "Do you have any special plans?"
Before I was out of bed on Saturday morning, Lyle had already phoned three people inviting them over for dinner on Sunday. Yikes! We needed to start food shopping!
The first thing we were surprised by was the lack of places that had turkeys available that weren't frozen. Third phone call was the charm and we found one. Then it was off to markets and gathering of harvest delights.
Saturday night saw the cooking of the pumpkin pie.
Lyle does not eat pumpkin pie, but I do. Lots of it! And I will confess, I want the pumpkin pie of my childhood which is Libby's canned pumpkin and the recipe from the Libby's label. Yes, parts of my childhood came canned. Lyle made two pies (good thing, I'm already on the second pie) and he generally reconfigures the spices from the label recipe. More cinnamon. Always a little more cinnamon. A less nutmeg. Although to be fair, he did freshly grate the nutmeg he used. Canned, but lovingly made.
Then there is the decorating of the pie to be considered. Note the maple leaves.On Sunday morning we went to the local farmer's market and got as many ingredients fresh as we could. This included the "pink lady" apples. I told Lyle that I think the Pink Lady apples taste like champagne inside the pie. About noon, Lyle started making the apple pies.
From this, to....
This! I am in charge of the stuffing. The funny part is, the recipe is from Lyle's family but Lyle is no longer in charge of it. Now it is my recipe.
A pound of bacon, one chopped onion, A yellow, red or orange pepper (never green), celery, mushrooms, corn (fresh from the cob if possible) and handful of dried cranberries. I also use pineapple sage to give a sweet and savory flavor. Once it's all cooked together it gets mixed with the toasted bread cubes.Then there is the turkey. We picked up the turkey on Saturday and Lyle brined it overnight in the refrigerator. On Sunday it went into the smoker about 11 am. By 4:30, it was ready.
It's the most amazing turkey recipe. So moist (due to brining) and then slowly smoked to perfection. TASTY!!!!
The table was set with our turkey plates (we get to use them at least twice every year).
Then it was time for food, friends and wine.Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Brrrrrrrrrr
While Lyle was on the other side of the bacon curtain, he snapped a pic of the view in front of his parents house. See anything interesting in the middle there besides snow?
BIG HORN SHEEP!
Tuesday, July 01, 2008
Happy Canada Day!
If, like me, you live in a home with one American and two Canadians then you really must be aware: IT'S CANADA DAY!
And now for your amusement...
And now for your amusement...
Monday, October 08, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Monday is Thanksgiving here in Canada. But we are flying home today. So Sunday was Gobble Gobble Fat Turkey Day for us.If I am forced to say what I am thankful for I am going to say, "I am Thankful I am not the turkey."
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Friday, October 05, 2007
Onward and Upward!
Today I will fly from Bellingham to Seattle, meet the husband who is flying in from LA, and we will continue to Kamloops to see his family for the weekend.
It could be worse. His family used to live in Alberta just above the "A" in Alberta on the map.
Forecast for Kamloops:
Friday - 20% chance of rain. High of 56. Low of 43.
Saturday - 60% chance of rain. High of 58. Low of 48. And we're supposed to take photos of the family outside that day.
Sunday - 60% chance of rain. High of 55. Low of 44.
Monday - 60% chance of rain. High of 56. Low of 44.
In Grande Prairie it will just hover at freezing with a chance of snow. Whew, dodged a bullet on that one!
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