The ongoing debate of giving a child a pacifier vs. not continues to rage. I’ve read both articles advocating both sides of the argument, so back to square on really. Inevitably, nothing is black and white and for each decision you make there are consequences and depends on what you are willing to live with….
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Just living my life
Arigato Nippon – another world!
Planet Japan – I came, I saw, I was awe-struck!
Before you sign for that new home
So you’re deciding to buy a home, if it’s the first time you do might want to consider a few things as you look for that perfect home. If it’s not your first one, typically you learn from your mistakes and already know some of these, but might be worth reminding yourself if a couple…
Hearty Harira Soup
Don’t let the ingredients overwhelm you, the hard part is chopping but you can do that ahead of time. Avoid using a food processor for that because it’ll do it too fine and you’ll loose that rustic chunky consistency. All ingredients are easy to get and the result will be well worth it. So prep…
Thin french apple tart
This recipe for a simple looking apple tart is “how you say” full of French sophistication. Nice for the hipster crowd and those who are all about the finer things in life. Looks simple but fancy simple if that makes any sense. Subtle sweetness makes it a nice option for late night dinners or even…
15 Songs worth hearing (or re-hearing)
In pop music now pretty much anything goes, but with the crazy volume of music out there (some really good) hidden gems get lost along the way. Especially if they aren’t as heavily promoted as what you get incessant in the radio station play circuit. Here are my hidden gems – worth a listen. Juanes…
Orange Cookies (Biscotti all’Arancia)
Traditional Italian cookies that are east to make, this is from one of my all time favourite Italian chefs Ms. Lidia Bastianich. These traditional cookies are warm and easily seen in most traditional Italian homes, they aren’t too sweet with a nice citrusy flavour. Time: About 1 hour and 45 min (including an hour for…
Some good reads for those with short attention
I’m not a big book reader, but the few books (and some cases magazines) that catch my attention, I really latch on to. It takes a lot for books to get my attention but when they do I’m all in. Here are some of my recommendations (of the last year (2018-2019) for some interesting reads…
“Out there” housewarming gifts
So you got invited to another housewarming party, whether it’s someone you know well but has “almost” everything – in which case stay good friends with those kind of people, or someone that is more of an acquaintance than a close fired, inevitably you will run out of the usual kitchen ware, paintings, plants, or…
Hearty (warm hug) Pot Pie
This is a hearty warm and comforting hug for winter weather, if you’re sick, or to get rid of leftover poultry. It’s also a good way to get kids to eat some veggies because the taste should be up their alley. It’s usually made to finish off leftover Christmas or Thanksgiving Chicken and Turkey, but…
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