The weather here in Vancouver has been damp and cool. It certainly doesn't feel like summer is on it's way. A wet afternoon prompted me to make soup. I pulled out the recipe (thanks Martha!) for Summer Corn Chowder. Delicious!
Do you think the sun will get the hint???
When I was a young girl my parents would pack the car up each summer for a family trip down south. Sometimes we would head along the Oregon Coast into California, other times we would just camp in Bellingham at Larrabee State Park. We would often make a stop in Fairhaven and eat at The Legendary Colophon Cafe. I loved the Original African Peanut Soup, and still do to this day. I got a craving the other day and decided to make it. Was it ever good. It took me back to those camping days.
Last weekend we had family over to meet Hudson and have a visit. My intention was to order take-out and keep it easy for myself. I LOVE to cook, but these past few months, being pregnant and then having a new baby, I haven't felt like doing anything in the kitchen. I have been feeling guilty about what has made it to the dinner table and thought this evening was perfect to get back in the cooking mood.
I spent the morning making moussaka, which is a big job, but worth the work. It was a meal enjoyed by all!
On another note, Hudson is a month old! Time is already going so quickly.
Well, I must tell you...I am starting to feel like my old self again. The morning sickness seems to be passing. Yah!!! I have the odd moment, but NOTHING like before. I am so happy. Thank goodness because this weekend was all about food.
On Friday night I went out to eat with a few friends. We went shopping for my friend's wedding shoes and then ate dinner at the Italian Kitchen. They have the best calamari! It was an evening of great conversation and delicious food.
Yesterday was a 'date night' for Tim and I. My parents, very kindly, try to take Jackson for a sleepover once a month so we get the chance to do something. We were huge fans of a little neighbourhood place called the Parkside and were disappointed to hear the owner was changing it to a different restaurant. We wanted to give it a try so we made reservations and headed over. L'Altro Buca. Oh my, was it ever good. We went all out and had such a lovely evening. I can't wait to go back again.
Today was breakfast out before Jackson returned and then a quick grocery shop. We spent the afternoon relaxing and then I made chicken noodle soup for dinner.
I can't tell you how wonderful it feels to be able to eat again. I have so missed good food. Hope you all had a good weekend.
...this too shall pass. I actually know it will, but boy, it doesn't feel like it. Each morning I wake up feeling the same as the day before. Sick and tired. Then I remind myself of what my body is busy doing and how fortunate I am to be able to house a new little being. Things could be worse. Much, much worse.
Today was a good day. We enjoyed 9 days with my brother Kris and his partner Eddie last week and are now busy tidying things up around here. The sun was shining this morning and a craving struck. So, I made these...
Then we spent a little time colouring...
Then Jack rode his bike to the park with Tim. I had a little time to myself. Well, to cleaning anyway!
What a beautiful spring day we had here today. After days of rain it was wonderful to see some blue sky. These past few days have been really rough for me. The sun was a welcomed sight. It sure helped my mood and I felt better today than I have in awhile. I felt like making something spring-like for dinner. Which was amazing, since I haven't eaten a proper dinner in days.
Here's to sunny days! Please keep them coming...
What a nice day I had. Rain is in the forecast for the weekend, so I wanted to take full advantage of the dry weather. Jack and I headed out to the park for the morning. We are sure lucky Stanley Park is at our doorstep.
We spent the afternoon napping and relaxing at home. Then I went out for dinner with a new friend. We went to the Wild Garlic Bistro, which is so close to where I live but had never tried it before. It was delicious. I won't be getting to close to Tim after eating that much garlic! My friend and I had a lovely few hours together. Looking forward to it again. It was a great start to the weekend.
Call me the 'camera loser' again. A pictureless 'fun friday' sucks. I am sorry. It was a Friday I was really looking forward to. Jack and I hung out together in the morning and then my parents picked him up for a sleepover around noon. I met my friend Maria for lunch, which was so nice since we haven't seen each other in awhile. We were childless and able to catch up without being distracted.
After lunch I wandered a bit. Checked out a few stores and read a magazine in the bookstore. I sat at Starbuck's and had a drink while waiting for Tim to meet me. It was a date night! We headed over to the 5th Avenue Theatre and saw Slumdog Millionaire. As I am sure many of you already know, it was a fantastic movie. After that we came back downtown and went to one of our favourite neighbourhood restaurants, Tapastree. As always, the food was delicious.
A really lovely 'fun friday'. Of course I missed Jack terribly, but it was nice for Tim and I to get time together.
I have been really struggling with getting Jackson to eat. He is one picky little guy, which shocks me because he didn't start off that way. He has a very limited repertoire of food he likes and just when I think we may have a winner the next time I serve it he wants no part of it. He is such a little guy (26 lbs.) and I worry. I know when parents at the daycare come to me worried about their children eating I always tell them they will eat if they are hungry. It feels different when it's my child.
In hopes of trying to get some vegetables and fruit in him I did a little research and brought this book home...
I read lots of mixed reviews, but thought it would at least give me a few ideas. Tonight I made the Chicken Alphabet Soup (ours wasn't alphabet pasta, just little macaroni).
To Jack it was just pasta and chicken soup, but little did he know there was sweet potato and cauliflower in it. It was easy to make and it was really tasty. Jack ate a lot. I hope we are onto something here.
The 'day of love' started off with some banana chocolate chip pancakes...
Coffee in my new Starbucks heart mug. A sweet gift from a family at the daycare...
And then a little shopping with a dear friend followed in the afternoon.
My parent's came over to watch Jack so Tim and I could go out for dinner. They brought Jack a special surprise...
Tim and I went to al Porto for dinner. We had a nice evening. The food was good, but not great. The service was lacking, which meant we sat for awhile waiting, but I think it was good for us to be forced to slow down and enjoy the time. I enjoy our time alone so much. It's something I took for granted all the years before we became parents. Now it is truly a treat to go out.
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