Slight.Food.Crush

Saucy!

Officially in study mode! My exam is not for a week, but I'm starting now. Lots of reading to do. Not something I can do last minute. It's actually somewhat interesting, and the exam isn't too daunting which makes studying a little easier. I just want to get it done with already! Only 8 more days...

But, now that classes are done and I am in study mode, I have more time for me (when i'm not studying of course). Not having to go outside into the blistering cold unless I absolutely have to is bliss - i hate cold! Which means I have more time to experiment in the kitchen! This recipe is one I've wanted to make for some time now, but time would never allow me to. And I'm very pleased with the outcome! It's a vegetable-based pasta sauce with a ton of flavour, and very healthy! You must try it!

So Ready But So Not

Classes are done! Fieldwork placement is done! All I have to do is study for my ONE exam (which, of course, happens to fall at the end of the exam period) and then it's the holidays! I am so ready to relax, spend time with friends (from near and far!), and break into my advent "streamer" (got to love Target!). Let the countdown begin!

Well, Christmas parties are in full swing, and tonight is no exception. I'm officially done my internship with the Blue Bombers, and tonight also happens to be their staff Christmas party. A great little coincidental send off. The past eight months were an adventure - having both great and not-so-great experiences. But overall, I'm extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity as I met some great people, learned a lot about myself, and took part in a lot of exciting events. I wish them all the best as they prepare for the upcoming season. Go Bombers! xoxo

And on to the fooooood! Here's what I made for lunch. Yes, it's another spinach salad. They're just so freakin' good! 

Baking For Real

Baking. Not one of my strongest abilities, but that has never kept me from attempting a recipe or two every now and then. My lack of talent stems from always trying to "healthify" whatever I make. But baking is tricky, it's an exact science. Ingredients need to be measured precisely, oven temperatures need to be set exactly, and timing needs to be to the second. Cooking is different, it's easier to substitute in healthier ingredients. But by substituting splenda for sugar, or magarine for butter, or apple sauce for oil completely changes the richness and texture of your baking. Not to say that these substitutions cannot be successfully adapted, I just haven't mastered it yet. So, I think I'll just stick to the untampered versions for now. Work on perfecting "real" baking first. 

And Adam's friends are going to be my first victims. Tonight is the RRC Christmas shindig, and I made two batches of cookies. Might I add it's an "Anything But Clothes" party, and I have nothing to wear...haha or I should probably say I have no idea what I am going to wear that doesn't involve wearing anything. Confused much? Me too. 

Anyway, I decided to make two kinds of cookies - Oatmeal Chocolate Cherry Cookies and Drunken Fiddle Diddles. 

Happy Thanksgiving, Neighbours!

Good mornin', y'all! (that's me trying to sound all American) Why you ask? Because it's American Thanksgiving, don't ya kno'!? (and that was my second attempt).

For Canadian Thanksgiving, I was in the United States, and now for American Thanksgiving, I'll be in Canada. So, I really got the short end of the stick this year, missing the holiday not once, but twice! But I'm going to enjoy these lovely, comforting flavours anyway! How? By incorporating the iconic ingredients in my meals throughout the day! I know. I am so cool.

This morning, I made a Thanksgiving inspired breakfast. Complete with pumpkin, cranberries, and maple syrup! (Don't worry, I left out the turkey)

Don't Fix What Ain't Broke...

...or in this case, "don't change the ingredients that you don't hate", but that is far too wordy. When I find flavours that I enjoy, I tend to go through a stage where I eat the same-ish meals at least a couple times a week. Why eat something that is mediocre and uncertain, when you could have something you KNOW tastes good? I really wanted to post my latest combination, because I think it's my best one yet.