How to Get Into the Market: The “MDB” (The Mom & Dad Bank)
When Harry and I decided to buy our first home, after years of student housing in university and then advancing to nicer rentals as newlyweds, we were totally NOT prepared. The market, even in Saint John, New Brunswick, was not an easy one to get into with interest rates at the astronomical rate of 21%! […]
New Find: How to Find the Right Furnace
NEWS FLASH: cold winter ahead!! As if this August isn’t cold enough…more is on the way! Fall…synonymous with tasks such as cleaning gutters, putting gardens to bed, exchanging summer clothes for warmer clothing, winter tires AND furnace servicing! My great find for you this month is FurnacePrices.ca ! (Remember of course that I have an […]
New Find: Holey Confections
Harry’s and my entertainment during Covid was beyond limited: masked visits, eventually, with our precious grand-daughter Vivi watching our nieces build a snowman in our front yard sitting in our gazebo in -30C weather with a heater and friends 10 feet away Facetime with family and friends But one of the most exciting days was […]
Kanata Golf & Country Club Update
I am smiling!! Things are looking up regarding the Kanata Golf and Country Club proposed development by ClubLink. Recently, as a sponsor of the Kanata Seniors Council, I attended the opening breakfast of their annual Far West Fun Fest. One of the attendees was the Kanata North City Councillor, Cathy Curry. We chatted following the […]
Gluten Free Almond Orange Cake
I was introduced to this delicious cake by Joanne in our book club a few months ago over a discussion of the fabulous book Secrets of the Sprakkar by Ottawa’s own Eliza Reid. Between thoughts on gender equality in Iceland in various occupations and businesses we had delicious mouthfuls of this absolutely divine Almond Orange […]
Polenta with Asparagus, Peas and Mint
When I think of spring I think of fresh asparagus (ok and fiddleheads too)! With the help of my trusty Instant Pot, which never ever leaves my countertop, this quick dish turns out delicious with the freshest taste ever!! Enjoy! Ingredients 1 cup polenta (not quick-cooking) 1 tsp kosher salt Freshly ground pepper 3 tbsp […]