I think it would be relatively safe to wager that the combination of chronic illness and contact sports isn’t exactly a great one. Anytime I tell people that I play rugby and have Lyme disease, they’re usually horrified, and I can’t really say I blame them or find their reaction to be out of line. … More You know your body best
While temperatures here in Southern Ontario still aren’t exactly where they should be in terms of warmth, we are slowly getting there. Soon enough, we will find ourselves proclaiming that it is simply too hot to cook, and when this occurs, I figure I’ll ensure we all have a few recipes in our arsenal to … More How about some Cherry Tomato Pasta with Avocado Sauce for dinner tonight?
Now that we find ourselves on day three of chatting about all things sloth, I am sincerely hoping that you, like me, have actually gained a more thorough comprehension of these incredible creatures. I was under the impression my sloth knowledge was relatively well-versed, but upon dedicating three separate posts to these cuties, I’ve come … More We salute the sloth (part three)
When I select an animal to dedicate a post or two towards, I like to think I’m relatively well-versed in the chosen animal’s general traits and information. Sometimes this is true, and other times, my assumptions are entirely false, and my post yesterday proved this, specifically the bit about sloths and their bowel habits. That … More We salute the sloth (part two)
I have a bit of difficulty conjuring thoughts about sloths without thinking about my mom. I recognize that assertion is a bit odd, so allow me to provide you with some context; my mom adores sloths, and has for as long as I can remember. I like them quite a bit myself, but my mom’s … More We salute the sloth
If I had to make a somewhat educated guess, I suspect that when most of us who do not identify as professional chefs or cooks hear the term ‘ceviche,’ we experience a twinge of anxiety at the prospect of it. I could be entirely wrong in my assumption, but, personally, ceviche sort of scares me. … More Let’s make Shrimp Ceviche
I was not initially planning on devoting three separate posts to the topic of goats, but, alas, here we are. I’ve mentioned before that I don’t always anticipate just how many posts one topic will require, and now and then I am pleasantly surprised to learn that there is far more content pertaining to certain … More Let’s talk about goats (part three)
In the instance you missed yesterday’s post, allow me to give you a heads-up of sorts regarding today’s post and its subject matter – goats. I’ve been enjoying writing about all different types of animals here on my blog, and goats, by no means, are an exception to this pleasure. Hence, the topic today is … More Let’s talk about goats (part two)
Now that I’ve established the definite theme of dedicating posts to specific kinds of animals, I figure I may as well lean into it and keep it going, even if this theme was not intentional at its start. I love animals, as do many people, so I figure the subject matter is at least somewhat … More Let’s talk about goats
I have never been a tremendous fan of stew, in any capacity. Feel free to ask my mother if you don’t believe me; growing up, whenever my mom made her homemade stew, I would do everything in my ability to make my disdain for said stew known, much to my poor mom’s dismay. Did my … More How about some hamburger stew for dinner tonight?
In yesterday’s post, I mentioned how whenever I conjure thoughts of donkeys, I simultaneously conjure thoughts of my dad, as he has never hidden his love for these creatures. I figured I should also make mention of Donkey from Shrek – I don’t really see how anyone can honestly not visualize him and hear Eddie … More Let’s take a moment to appreciate donkeys (part two)
While I wasn’t exactly intending on creating an animal series here on my blog, I can’t really argue against the fact that animal series, as of late, have absolutely become a central theme. I’m not mad about it, and I hope you aren’t, either; I figure there are so many animals that we share our … More Let’s take a moment to appreciate donkeys
Blaine and I are the proud owners of two cats – Lionel, who will be turning 12 in a few weeks time, and Timmy, who is only three. Timmy was a rescue from our own farm, and Lionel was a rescue from a different farm. They’re both part of our family, and while Lionel may … More Dealing with a cat with dandruff? Read this
While I can’t exactly pinpoint what it is, specifically, that I enjoy so much about jalapeno poppers, believe me when I tell you that I am borderline feral for these bad boys. They’re insanely delicious, assuming you’re using a proper recipe and the usual ingredients, and their combination of cheese and spice from the peppers … More Let’s make homemade jalapeno poppers
There is a potential probability that you read the title of today’s post and asked yourself, “Are we seriously still talking about sheep?” If so, I can’t really say I blame you, but I will say that I figure sheep are absolutely worth devoting three posts to, and if you find yourself disagreeing, kindly see … More Let’s talk about sheep (part three)
In reflection, perhaps it would have been a bit more fitting had I dedicated a few posts to the topic of sheep when we were in the midst of the Easter season. If I possessed the ability to go back in time, I would take the Easter approach, but seeing as my name is not … More Let’s talk about sheep (part two)
Sheep are, and arguably will remain to be, one of the sweetest and most docile creatures in existence, in my own humble opinion. Sure, there are probably a few bad apples or rogue ones in the mix, but in a general sense, sheep are gentle animals, and I’ve always found them to be rather comforting. … More Let’s talk about sheep
Today’s post will continue our discussion of cows and offer up some interesting information about them. Prior to meeting my husband, I didn’t have a whole lot of exposure to cattle; seeing as he runs his family’s beef operation, I quickly found myself helping him with chores when we started dating, and I’ve loved these … More Let’s hear it for cows (part two)
When I sat down to write today’s post, wracking my brains in an attempt to come up with a topic, it dawned on me that it’s only fair at this point to dedicate a post to cows. I wrote a few posts all about chickens, the animals I interact with the most on our family … More Let’s hear it for cows
Chicken is almost always a safe bet in the context of protein for even the pickiest of eaters. I figure this stems from the fact that chicken is relatively mild in its flavour; thus, one can do whatever one wishes in terms of flavour, using spices and other ingredients. If you factor this in with … More Let’s make Baked Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken for dinner
Professional wrestling is something I failed to give any thought or attention to prior to meeting my husband, Blaine. We have been together for over 12 years, and married for almost four, and I will be completely honest in saying that when I first caught wind of the fact that my boyfriend, at the time, … More Professional wrestling: more than just a performance
As stated at the conclusion of yesterday’s post, today’s will further our discussion of horses. I figure the timing of selecting horses as a blog post topic is rather fitting with the recent occurrence of the Kentucky Derby, and I also figure that because they’re such incredible beasts, they deserve some recognition. When my sister … More How much do you know about horses? (part two)
Upon the completion of my three-part chicken series, as absurd as that sounds, I found myself considering what other sorts of critters I could dedicate a post to. I’ve covered a number of creatures at this point, but I was a little disappointed with myself when I realized I hadn’t yet offered up the tremendous … More How much do you know about horses? (part one)
These past few months have not been wonderful for my husband and me in terms of getting sick. We were both sick around Christmastime, then again a few weeks later; Blaine ended up falling victim to yet another bug a couple of weeks ago, and he ever so kindly passed it along to me. Both … More What the heck is colloidal silver?
One might suspect that, by now, I would be a bit more attuned to the likelihood of an intended two-part post becoming three, but alas, here we are, yet again. I think that perhaps I initially figure that a topic won’t exceed two posts, until I actually begin writing, and then realize I have more … More How much do you know about chickens? (part three)
I said as much in yesterday’s post, but in case you missed it, or haven’t yet read it, allow me to reiterate the driving force behind the inspiration of the topic of chickens. I work with chickens, and have for a long time; I find them to be very misunderstood creatures, with many people assuming … More How much do you know about chickens? (part two)
Anyone who knows me personally is aware of my affiliation with chickens, but for those of you who don’t, allow me to provide you with some context. My family’s farm is diverse, and one aspect of the farm that I am the most involved with compared to the other crops we produce is our commercial … More How much do you know about chickens? (part one)
Today’s post is a continuation of the discussion we began yesterday regarding how to calm down a raging sunburn using natural methods. I think most of us can recall being supremely fried by the sun at one point or another, and once you are at the receiving end of a nasty sunburn, it isn’t too … More Here’s how to naturally alleviate a sunburn (part two)
While it is only April, I figure it’s worth dedicating a post to sunburn care. Most people innately associate sunburns with ridiculously warm temperatures that tend to occur in the summer months, like July and August, but for those of us who work outdoors, we don’t necessarily need to wait for the official arrival of … More Here’s how to naturally alleviate a sunburn (part one)
As bizarre as the title of today’s post is, I implore you to hear me out and stick around for some context. I was researching some creative dessert recipes to share with all of you, and when I came across a recipe for a Fruit Pizza from ourbestbites.com, I was more than curious, to say … More Let’s make a fruit pizza
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