The Spring Festivus worked! { Even my blog seems to have imported without a hitch! } Warm temperatures have begun melting snow, streets are becoming a slushy mess.. and everyone is basking in the welcome sunshine! Not that I have anything against the color white. White is a calm, clean, warm color, one that reminds…
What would spring be without a little fresh egg cup recipe? This is a variation of a little baby Frittata recipe I found on All Recipes. { If you’re looking for a bigger frittata, try my Breakfast in Bed Frittata below! } These wee cups are so quick and yummy. Best of all my daughter packed…
Good luck with the move ! Will definitely notice if you don’t pop in to my inbox to say hello and share your lovely world with me 
Great frittata recipe – I keep meaning to get round to posting mine – it’s quite different 
Good luck with the move.
Ahh, so wholesome, sunny, and good! Good morning, Smidge! xx
Will we have to “refollow” you? Good luck!
Love the sound of these..yum! Hope the move goes well
I can’t stay away, so I’ll just hunt down the follow feature so I keep updated. Good luck!
Blog moving!! How exciting! Congratulations on that, and I look forward to reading your NEW self hosted blog! Also..YAY for spring coming!
Perfect–and they would be great for lunch too. Moving day? Be sure and send a link, so we can follow.
Haha, it will be exactly the same for a while.. no new layout yet:D xx
This is something for me again …. I have done two versions similar to this .. but not with the ricotta – love that idea, so this has be tried out very soon. Will of course come back with a verdict. Think it’s a such great idea to make a full breakfast out one little dish. Fantastic.
I love egg cups and these look delicious! Thanks for sharing your lovely recipe. Good luck with your migration. I will come find you on Tuesday to see if I need to resubscribe.
How will we find your new blog ??? Don’t want you to go anywhere I can’t find you. Please, come and find me, so I don’t get lost. Good luck with the move.
I am at the same justasmidgen.com. But I will always come find you:)
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Ricotta, pork, tarragon. It’s like a laundry list of my favorite ingredients. And they’re so pretty.
Yummy! Good luck with your move, Smidge.
Great news! Good luck with the move.
The egg dish looks lovely and how wonderful to have enough leftover for lunch. Good luck with the move. These sorts of things always make me very nervous. I have someone who hosts my blog but I’m about to switch to someone else who’s an Aussie but his servers are in the USA. I hope I’m doing the right thing – may we both make it to ‘the other side’ xx
They look yum as always – I’d keep this blog open for a bit and link posts from here to the new one or vice versa – keep the channels open or you will end up taking a hit on traffic. mind you, that might not bother you depends on why you blog (for me its all about the stats!)
Such a great spring-y brunch dish!
I’ve heard stats suffer.. I’ll keep your tips in mind, that’s such a great idea! Thanks for taking the time to tell me:)
Love the egg cups and good luck with the move.
Install the jetpack plugin before going live and you should not lose your subscribers. Good luck Smidge xxx
How exciting for you to migrate over to another realm. LOL! I have NO idea what you’re doing, but I would notice you were missing and come looking for you if suddenly you vanished. I’m sure they have all of this well covered and you’ll be fine. I look forward to seeing what this move will inspire and do for you–and then your readers. The egg cups look just about perfect, too!
It must be the weather — or everyone has a surplus of eggs. Like MD, I made a frittata this week and photographed it for a future post. Had I seen your egg cups, though, I would surely have given them a try. These would make a perfect breakfast, far better — and healthier — than any egg concoction with “Mac” or “BK” in its name. And, as your daughter realized, they’d be great when served as part of a light lunch. Thanks, Barb, for sharing.
Now, don’t worry about the migration. I’m sure it will go well and if any problems do arise, they’ll be minor and easily resolved. No matter what, I’ll check back in a few days to see if you’ve posted something that I didn’t receive. You’re not going to ditch me that easily.
Nice recipe – good luck with the changeover. There’s always a couple of tense moments when dealing with websites, but it always works out sweetly in the end.
Wishing you tons of luck with your transfer to self-hosting. xo
Oh I love these egg cups! I’ve been hosting a brunch at my house once a month and want to do something like this for April — I really like the addition of ricotta, I imagine it makes for a creamy texture.
I do hope your move goes well, I moved a little over a year ago to Bluehost and WordPress was great help getting that done. Unfortunately, I did not announce as I should have in advance of the move and ended up loosing subscribers. Hopefully, they have figured a few things out since then and solved some of those issues — WP is good about that. All the best to you! See you on the other side.
I love the the different cheeses you add to give richness to the frittata, and I love herbs like tarragon that enhances the flavors with its aroma. Great recipe!
Thanks for your input. I hope they have as well. I know there’s something called “Jetpack” that they install and that’s supposed to bring subscribers.. It’s a tough change, but it has to happen some time, I’m just going to “bite the bullet”, lol. I won’t lose the blogs I love.. I can come find you. It’s every one else I worry about:D xx
I’m not sure how things will look.. my blog will stay the same.. for a while, anyway:D
Happy moving day! I hope it all goes ultra-smoothly. Couldn’t be too bad if one had, say, a nice little egg-cup or two to soothe the soul. xoxo
I love these egg cups! I make a lot of frittitas anyway, but haven’t made individual ones like this – wonderful idea. Good luck on the move – I think you were probably wise to get some help (I’ve read so many horror stories of things going wrong when moving to a self-hosted platform).
It’s like sunshine on a plate my friend
Looks gorgeous!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
These are adorable – what a great idea.
Wow! New digs. Can’t wait to check it out!
Love the idea of these little frittatas – brilliant! Best of luck with the blog move; I’ve been wondering about doing something like this myself, but don’t think I’m ready to make the leap yet. It does sound like there’s a lot involved! Don’t worry, I’ll be keeping an eye out for you!
Love the egg cups, very similiar for what we’d have Christmas morning for years…. Best wishes on the move. I know it can be nerve wracking!
Good luck with the move! I left a little comment on Facebook when I saw these fritatta cups there, but not sure you saw it, so here I am…
I love this type of recipe and it’s another type I don’t make often enough… not sure why, weekends would be perfect for it.
Congrats on your move Smidge, I’ve been thinking about self hosting too. I’ve my fingers crossed that it goes down without a hitch.
I love the idea of these little egg cups, it’s a great breakfast when you feed a bunch! I’m going to bookmark and make these next time I have overnight guests,
I LOVE these egg cups. I can see myself making these on a saturday morning while reading. I think I will have a lazy saturday this weekend
I wish I could pluck these right off my screen–so hungry, they look delish!!
I am such a fan of things in miniature Barb…these are simply wonderful! And they’re Packable to boot! (Great idea for Easter breakfast!)
What a great weekend breakfast! I like the suggestion to replace the cumin. This looks delicious!
I’ve been looking for a tasty and creative brunch dish to make for Mother’s Day. I love the individual size portions. I think it will be perfect!
I know my family would love these, especially with the tarragon. I think they would be fun to serve to house guests, which I’ll have in another month. I’ll be sure to save this so i can make it for them . They’ll probably never want to go home!
This little button popped up on my birthday the other day and it was the icing on the cake. { Photos of my real little cakelet to follow on a later post. } The timing was perfect, after all, what kind of world is this, if a girl can’t win on her birthday? Unlike the…
I posted a “congratulation message” on your Facebook page, but just to make sure you see it: CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Awesome job!
This salad is quite unique, I love everything about it – mango is such a cool addition. I might try to make a version using farro, as a friend of mine brought a 5 pound bag for me and I want to put it to good use.
I think green is a nice base color for your next design… go for it!
Congratulations on your awards, what a wonderful birthday gift!!!!!
Love your new design, both the color and the layout.
My kind of salad, great idea with the addition of mango.
Happy birthday and congrats on your blog award!
Massive congratulations on the well deserved award and on your birthday..am doing a one man (or woman) mexican wave for you right now! Beautiful salad, just seeing those vibrant colours makes me feel full of energy
Oh, this salad looks yummy! I’ve been staring at a bag of edamame in my freezer– now I have plan. Wonderful news of the award and you birthday–congratulations on both.
Great looking salad with wondrous ingredients. Green’s good – it makes me think of spring and that’s good for me and my mind.
Whoo Hoo! Congratulations Smidge!! You’re on fire Loving this salad too! I too have had my hand in the candy jar one too many times and trying desperately to keep my hand out of it. LOL! Lots of kale and veggies in my house at the moment. And Ranger Craig just brought me a lovely fresh kale/beet/carrot juice. I think I’ll have a breakfast cookie with this. Wishing you a delicious day.
I hope you kick some major tail in this competition, my friend!
I never seem to be nominated or even hear of these things, but I’m glad to see you have a shot at getting some much-deserved recognition!
Ah, thank you, Barb, something that looks great, and I can eat without feeling guilt !!!
Paul
Congratulations! Nice salad too
Great spoons!
Congrats Barbara, very cool! Your blog is quite lovely, I haven’t changed mine since the beginning!
What a great salad for such bone chilling temperatures! Gorgeous colours.
Happy Birthday my friend and BIG congratulations
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Congratulations to one of my favourite ladies, and belated birthday wishes, Smidge. This is one blog that whenever I catch it in my reader, I can’t resist visiting.
Congratulations. You are my talented and amazing friend. Enjoy the feelings associated with your honor. How was your weekend?
Sharon
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That really is too cold. If we have a day of +14C it makes the news because it’s just so cold. Love your green salad – it really does look not only good for you but inviting too xx
I am loving the new layout!! And this salad looks delicious, you can NEVER eat too many sweets..but eating too few greens in indeed possible!
Sprightly!
Smidge, that looks perfectly healthy and delicious, and just such a gorgeous colour! Congratulations on your win, and a belated happy birthday! xx
This would be a perfect accompaniment to my new Cross-Trainer. Which, incidentally, I need because I too swore I would give away 99.9% of what I cooked, but the decimal place slipped.
Huge congratulations on your award Barbara – very well deserved. LOVE your blog design, and green is my favorite color. This salad looks absolutely fab, with all that beautiful green goodness. Love the edamame/mango combination.
Congratulations Barbara! (And happy belated birthday) the salad looks and sound delicious
Congratulations! That is a lovely bright salad to brighten a winter day.
This reminds me about the salad I had in Seattle – it was wonderful, edamame beans I will have problems with … but I’m sure I can use another green bean. So I put this on file until the sun comes out and salads goes on the menu again. Congratulations to the award … and your Valentine cake will get it’s post this week. Fantastic cake .. take everything back that it was too sweet, the next day is was PERFECT!
Ooh, how very exciting – congratulations on the very well deserved award Smidge! Your salad looks good enough to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Mandy xo
YUM! and something that won’t leave me feeling guilty!!
We’re definitely going to have to try this. Baby Lady loves edamame and sugar snap peas. I love the brightness the mint gives the salad an the sweetness and tropical flavor of the mango. Pinning it now for later use.
I’ve never done anything with edamame – despite living surrounded by soybean fields! You, as always, inspire me.
Well how many ways can I say congratulations! Happy Birthday, and how absolutely tremendous to be honored for your creativity. I’m really delighted for you. Your blog is a gorgeous place for a reader and follower to luxuriate. Poetry, art, fabulous photography and the best food and stories! I love to visit, and I’m truly delighted to see you’ve been acknowledged! And this salad sounds just wonderful to me! It feels springlike—and yes, green! Don’t eliminate the roses on your banner too soon though! They are so lovely! oxo
That indeed looks healthy, we love edamame here
Hi Smidge ! Sorry for the hiatus – I was in the US for work for the last three weeks and am really in need of non-meeting food, or rich (and large portions of) American fare. I am a firm believer of “when in Rome”, but I do need a break (both from tastebuds and from waistline !) from burgers and fried food.
SO, this is a WONDERFUL inspiration for me to go and make yummy salads for my meals – thank you !
Belated happiest of birthdays Barbara and a big shout out and congratulations on the wonderful award! Soooooo well deserved!!!!
Congratulations! Well deserved.
Such wonderful news, Barb! Congratulations and belated happy birthday wishes, too! Love your banner photo. The roses are stunning, as are the rest of the photos that follow within the post. And then there’s the actual salad. It sounds delicious, a mix of tasty ingredients of varying textures with a simple dressing. This is a real treat!
Congratulations, Barb! You are so deserving!! By the way, I love the Mark Twain quote. He could not have been more right!
Well done! So much more rewarding to win. A juried competition! I will make this salad for Dave without the mango which he doesn’t like
Congrats on the award Smidge! Well-deserved!!! And happy belated birthday. I hope it was a memorable one and that you have an amazing year to come. I’m not much of a fan of peas, but sugar snap peas I actually do enjoy. I bet this salad would go over well at our table. And I’m with you – the color would be welcome right now. Love the beautiful rose up top as well. Very happy.
Congratulations Barbara on your much deserved recognition. I love your light and healthy salad and I kknow we all give about 90, well at least 50 pecent away and the teenagers inhale the rest. Loving the look of your new site always so fun to come and see new things. Take care, BAM
Congratulations on this award! How wonderful!! I’m loving this salad…healthy and beautiful too. I haven’t used white balsamic vinegar much, so thank you for a nice recipe with which to try it again.
I think farro would be a lovely switch out for quinoa.. I’ve got a huge bag of quinoa from Costco that needs using up first:) Thanks always for your messages, Sally!
Thank you, Norma, it was a great surprise! I sure enjoy changing my blog, probably too much someone would say, but it’s too much fun not to:) xx
Thank you!
Haha, thanks Chica.. waving right back at ya’!
Thanks so much, Alice. If you try this salad, I hope you like it as much as we did. xx
I love green, emerald green is the color for 2013 I hear. But reds and oranges won me over this time:D
Haha, yes, that candy jar AND the cookie jar need a lock in my house! Thanks so much:D
Well.. there are many categories, you should look into it another year:)
No guilt here, I promise!
Thanks:D
They were my neighbors, I think about her every time I use them.. she’s moved away and I don’t often see her.
I find it fun, digital photos and such are interesting for me.. almost as much as food, but not quite:D
A big thank you:D
It’s difficult to be everywhere on the blog reader.. I always appreciate you stopping in! xx
Thanks, sweetie:D It was a great escape, warm temperatures, great x-country and wonderful food.. xx
I really must get over to your country one day! So much traveling that needs to be done! xx
You’re a sweetie yourself!! I love that philosophy! xx
Thanks, Kathryn.. it’s lovely having you pop in:D xx
Thanks so much Celia! xx
Hahaha.. that darn decimal, I was never good at Math!!
I will have to incorporate more green next time.. at least there are green leaves in my photo:D xx
Thanks Giovanna.. It was a happy one:)
I know you love the color green.. just thinking of your garden makes me love the color green more:D Thanks so much!
Hey, no worries, Viveka.. it was an Ina Garten recipe.. everything she makes is “fully loaded” with butter and sugar. Reducing the sugar is not a bad idea at all! xx
Well.. maybe with a little egg right in the middle it would be good for breakfast:D
It’s tough to find recipes that are guilt-free and appealing, isn’t it? I’m finding more and more on different food bloggers sites though. xx
I hope Baby Lady loves it as much as we did.. if not, I know you would be able to tweak it to her perfection:D
I don’t usually either.. we typically buy the packaged edamame from Costco and steam the packages for snacks. Thanks for your compliments, Gretchen! xx
You always know just the right words, I feel so blessed to have connected to writers like you. I love those roses, too! They were my birthday bouquet:D xx
Glad to hear it:D
No worries, Carolyn, I hope you had some fun while you were in the US?? I look forward to reading more posts from you now! xx
Hey, Thanks Danny!!
xxx
Thanks so much, John. I wondered if you’d like those roses.. I also wondered if you have ones like that in your garden?? You’ve so many varieties, I couldn’t remember. Glad you liked this post:)
Isn’t it true?! Lol, it’s just not fair:D
Thanks, Tandy.. I’d love to know what changes you make.. then I could try this salad a new way:) xx
I think the color craving comes from our winter.. it does seem to drag on sometimes. The roses do make me happy:) xx
Thanks so much Bam.. you’re right about the teenagers. Congrats, by the way, on your new blog.. I can’t wait to see it!! It’s very exciting!! xx
Thanks:) I think we’re both cooking pretty healthy these days! Just wait ’til Valentine’s Day, lol, that’s when my good intentions go right out the window! xx
No, Barb, I don’t have any that special over here. You’d know if I did. I would have featured it in post after post.
Congrats on the award! you so deserve it! love the new colours on your page.
hmm this edamamae and snap pea salad looks like a lovely meal for one. So easy to put together too! I should really get down to some healthy eating myself!
I use a lot of sugar in cooking – specially my sauces …
Cakes I can’t eat if too sweet – but it came out perfect the next day and I made an other for mum this morning.
Today I posted your cake .. and put some romantic music to.
I love the new rose header, Smidge! How lovely. And I adore everything about this salad – the freshness, the colors, and the crunch! x
I want this salad badly! Can you think of an alternative to the edamame as I am allergic to soy 
I do not think one can ever eat too many sweets so long as they can still crawl out of bed in the morning. Cheers Barbara!
Wow, my friend, you are indeed the bee’s knees! What a string of well-deserved accolades and awards! I told you a long time ago (not to do an I-told-you-so ….. ok I told you so) there was to be no stopping you! You’re headed to the heights dear Smidge, and you belong there! This recipe sounds to-die-for though I don’t like that expression and can’t imagine why I used it! It sounds rather like one of those things to live for and to savor. Good salads are like that. A big and joyous Whoop! for you, Barb! Couldn’t be happier!
First, congrats and happy belated birthday, Smidge! The bright green of this salad just drew me in. I love edamame and the thought of it with mango is making my mouth water! BTW, love the new tweaks to the blog. The rose banner is gorgeous! You’re getting ready to bust out of winter, aren’t you? lol!
Love the green and the promise of spring it conveys! This salad looks like a winner to me! And, of course, your beautiful blog is a winner too. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour. You’re one of my blogging role models!
Barbara, how did I miss this? Oh yes, I have been overdoing the sweets too. And like you I really only taste and give the rest away. Congratulations on your awards, well deserved! Your blog is phenomenal on all levels. What a wonderful birthday gift!! This green salad looks delicious and refreshing! I absolutely love sugar snap peas and with all the rest of the ingredients it has to over the top delicious!!
I saw the title of this post and straight away saved it to my favourites. I love Endeme, the only time I’ve had them from fresh is when I tried to grow them (not very successfully I might add!) but I can get them frozen and so this WILL be ade. Thank you x
I would love to live in a place where I could even consider growing them, lol! Mine were frozen.. alas, they shall probably always be frozen:) But they still tasted great! xx
This salad looks so fresh and healthy and delicious! You have a beautiful blog!
Christmas decorating always begins outside for our family.. Dried coppery magnolia leaves tender spruce and fir branches silver papered birch ruby shaded “faux” berries, perhaps some raw-umber cones and twigs, transforms a fall container into a wintery one. { I’ll let you in on a secret.. these little pots are available at Sobey’s.. not too…
Absolutely beautiful, Smidge! And that looks like such a warming, delicious meal.
Have you ever noticed that the French language always adds flair. For example, what sound more appealing: soup du jour or soup of the day? I can always count on the price to be higher when there is a foreign word in the title. I do love stopping by – your blog is so so so beautiful….
Smart idea to convert decorations to a new season. And Bless you!
It’s quick.. although the list of ingredients seems a tad long:D
I love having you here.. yes, I could Étouffée a lot of dishes:D
Thanks so much, Alice:) I’m trying to be more aware/frugal these days..
What stunning decorations my friend
Your photos are breathtaking as are your recipes!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Yes, I surely love the colours of your early decorations also ! And the moreish prawn dish with so much crispness in the base. You have used Cajun seasoning, but I can see the same base work wonderfully well with a number of other spice blends also: yum!!!
Christmas decorations already, where has November gone?? The spices in this dish look like they would chase away any (unladylike) sneezes
Mmmm. Gorgeous. Love the colors.
Would I be a piggy asking for a double portion…
Mandy
What a delicious way to serve prawns/shrimp and nice pictures. We’re terrible at getting Christmas decorations together, but our daughter makes up for it. I think she’d be happy with Christmas every day.
love how that pot of plant is being transformed! Those prawns look like they pack a lot of flavour! Looks like a great quick meal to put together!
I knew I could rely on you to cheer me up this morning, Smidge. I haven’t even started to think about Christmas yet, but I know I should. My husband loves prawns so I cast an eye down the ingredients. Canola oil? Yikes! I’ll have to go looking. Got the Worcestershire sauce though.
Bless you Smidge! You made me laugh out loud…I am sure is it more like a mouse sneeze than a horse. I love those quick and easy dishes especially this time of the year when life gets so hectic.
Lovely decorations – I cannot believe that Christmas is just around the corner, where did the year go. I should say bless you across the ocean in case the vitamin C hasn’t cured your sneezing.
We have a few of them horses in the family, so I know. Mine are subtle with three to four in a row, which I see my two year old do as well. Too funny!
Lovely recipe and lovely plates!
Good reminder — I need to work on my pots this weekend. Clever segue from the sneeze to the food! (can’t wait for the day when the ponytails are so honest) I’ll be bookmarking this as I have wanted to try it for a while now.
Lovely urn. I just did our urns on the weekend, but since we have four (2larger and 2smaller) I usually make mine from scratch; this year the total was $41 which I’m pretty happy about.
I had a shrimp étouffée in New Orleans years ago and it was so rich it turned me off, but this recipe sounds wonderful and not rich; I’m going to have to bookmark this.
I read somewhere once that sneezes are little “O’s”
A chilling frost outside and warm comfort inside. Perfect!
Smidge I love your pots, and you’re right, they do look better with a bit of frost. My husband has tiny little sneezes that he manages to keep inside somehow…I, on the other hand, like you, am a hearty sneezer. It just feels right. The etouffee looks amazing!
Eva.. where did you find your greens then? I thought I was doing great getting them at a good cost at Sobey’s. Our garden center was more expensive?? I’ve done from scratch every year, but this was cheaper. Is there another place I could be looking?? I’m on a frugal frenzy these days:D Little “O’s”? Now wouldn’t that be nice;D
I got my greens at Loblaws Supercentre (I usually support our local flower shop but they’ve reduced the volume and upped the price so I had to be practical). I bought three packs of two kinds of boughs, they were $5.00 each (two each for the large urns and one each for the smaller urns). I had a few large pine cones left over from years past, and I got some extra pine cones at the dollar store about two months ago. I made the bows from some sparkly netting (9m $6.00 at Supercentre). I’ll send you a pic of the urns, they turned out great! I harvested the birch from the cottage a couple of years ago because they are a rip off ($6. each) here in Toronto! My friend T in Chicago bought me some vines with little tiny lights on them, which I am hoping to add before Xmas, if they can make it up to visit. With the vines, it will increase each urn by $5 but they are totally reusable so they can be amortized over the years! I usually uplight the urns anyway so they are also quite pretty at night.
Now that’s frugal!
It’s fun too!
Beautiful etouffee! So brightly colored and delicious!
Fantastic – I love Cajun food
Your decorations are gorgeous! xx
Barbara, that looks so good … can feel the smell, but I would change the prawns to chicken again.
Because we can’t get king prawns anymore in Sweden, they are stopped .. and normal prawns are too small and I can’t get them raw neither.
Love your arrangement – but I adore it with the frost on – we had frost the other morning and -4C the whole day. It was bitter cold so soon the sun gone down. Love frosty morning and it’s crispness. Or may it’s not real frost … hard to see.
I too have a loud and obnoxious sneeze. It doesn’t help that I don’t cover my mouth either..HOWEVER I make sure I am away from any other people, I just don’t like getting sneeze on my clothing!! This meal looks hearty, warm, and delicious! I am loving your decorations, and the frost!
Can you believe my wife hates sneezing. She says it’s so annoying but I just LOVE a good sneeze – clearing all the cobwebs out of the “pipes” .
Love the look of the étoufée – it’s got such a vibrant colour and heck, shrimp is always a winner!
Great timing on the etoufee Smidge! Mike and I just got back from New Orleans and that was the one food I didn’t try while we were there (believe me – I think I ate everything else though!). Now I can try and make this at home. Fabulous! It looks delicious. I hope you keep those sneezes at bay…lots of vitamin C!
Love the holidays! Your Christmas decorating with frost is beautiful and the burst of colours with the Étouffée are delicious! I love all the ingredients; spicy!
LOL I have a dust allergy and I can so relate to what you’re saying. After 13 sneezes in a row I just don’t care what people think, I just want relief. Your decorations and your Étouffée are fantastic!
Your Christmas decoration is just gorgeous. And then you showed the frost-bitten images. It’s hard for me to imagine weather that’s that cold. But it does make for some stunning images xx
Beautiful post, Barbara! The decoration is beautiful and wintery; the recipe delicious and heartwarming…both perfect!
I need to try my hand at etouffe. It’s one of those NOLA dishes I’ve yet to try to make. Such a classic.
Oh, yum! I made shrimp etouffee once and absolutely loved it. This looks really delicious!
How hilarious that your daughter thinks your sneeze is annoying! Our children can bring us back to earth with just a word, can’t they? The greenery and Christmas arrangements are beautiful. And as you know, we just finished our Thanksgiving, and now we’re off and running towards Christmas! I’m sure you will continue to be a great source of inspiration for Christmas cheer…so you need to stay well! You have an important job to do! oxoxo
Have you tried taking zinc when you feel the sniffles starting?
Spicy and Prawns on top of rice, thats my type of meal
Beautiful photos Smidge! Take care of yourself and don’t catch a cold! The étouffée looks absolutely yummy, I love prawns, so I really hope to try this soon!
Love the festive and elegant centerpiece!
So flavorful and delightful to look at. Sneezes shouldn’t be dainty in my humble opinion.
This is beautiful, Smidge! I’ve been loading up on peppers and veggies and vitamins to battle a cold, too. And I am jealous of your snowy arrangement. No snow here since 2010. Makes me so sad.
I bet your home – inside and out – is gorgeous during the holidays! I love what I’ve seen thus far! I had to laugh at the sneeze story. About 4 of us had a sneezing fit on Thanksgiving Day (different times), which eventually let to a discussion of sneezes, types, how it makes you feel, etc. Last but not least – what a delicious looking etouffee!
I have never done anything like make an outside urn, what a great idea, and prawns too – I love the juxtapositions in your posts, they are glorious. My throat is swelling up and feeling scratchy – I think OH has given me his cold, which he in turn got from going to a hospital with his Mum. One should stay out of hospitals wherever possible. Atchoo – sneezles and wheezles, can you hear me from where you are, ok, just one more…. xx
your pictures are just incredible! x
wow! love this dish! this is now in my to do list for the next few weeks. so spicy, warm and comforting. and I still eat fish even if I do not eat meat any longer, so this is just what I need right now! packed with veggies and with the addition of prawns which not only add taste but also loads of B12 vitamin. thank you for sharing!
I love the combo of sweet and spicy in this dish, especially the addition of the apples. And your outdoor decor is beautiful with the frost — it’s really beginning to look like Christmas
This is such a beautiful decoration! The sweet and sour flavors in this dish are right up my alley!
Barb, those Christmas arrangements are just gorgeous. I especially like that they’re not overdone – just a few elements here and there mixed in with nature. As for your spicy shrimp dish… your ingredients have my mouth watering… who wouldn’t want to be étouffée in that kind of goodness! ;0).
A dainty sort of tishoo! Oh, thanks for the smiles and the lovely holiday photos.
You have an amazing looking blog, woman! Interesting photography and all put together in a simple, beautiful way. Keep it up! I’ll follow!
xoxo
I love etoufee. It’s one of my absolute favorites. This looks wonderful and I’m sure was very tasty, too.
I’m inspired to head out back and cut me some greens and berries. I love your decorations. The etoufee looks delicious. I’d like to make extras and freeze them in packets for 2 as it looks like it would freeze well for those nights you don’t feel like cooking nor eating a sandwich. cheers. x wt
Apple in your étouffée sounds so different but good. You know me…I’m always looking for recipes to use the apple from my orchard.
Hahaha! Oh Smidge I can so identify. My sneeze isn’t the least bit lady like and the center of many family jokes. Love etouffee and this recipe sounds delish! Perfect for the winter weather. Wishing you a most delicious holiday season. Hugs!
I am becomming a terrible sneezer. I hate it. But, on the other hand, this food looks fabulous as usual!
Now that’s my kind of meal!!! And your winter photographs are just stunning!
Now that looks like an awesome meal to warm up to after being out in the cold. Those chilies definitely will clear you up! I can’t believe all the snow and frost you guys have had up there. It’s going to be 70 here tomorrow and it’s December! That’s crazy warm even for Virginia!
Really pretty…and so very festive!
It is a most colorful dish:D
“The physiotherapist instructed absolutely no cycling, even the elliptical machines are too much wear on my knee joints,” I lamented to my chiropractor, “It’s into the pool I guess.” Much laughter ensued as Robin ensured me that I was soon going to gain tons of weight due to my lack of exercise and the Life…
I love this! I work in sport education, and most of our students are athletes. We intentionally take them swimming because it requires such a different kind of skill (and level of fitness!) than pretty much any other sport, and most of them flounder like you wouldn’t believe at first… I used to really hate swimming myself but once I got the rhythm and movement properly dialed in, I really enjoy it And I think bacon in this dip would be totally worth the extra lap!
Exercise always makes me hungry too!!!
PRICELESS!!!!! Well, maybe you know I used to be a long distance runner, and flirted with the idea of doing a triathlon one day. Except, except, except, I cannot swim to save my life! I am a horrible swimmer and will never understand the “relaxing” aspect of the activity. I am in full fledged panic when I go into a swimming pool, and have been on the receiver side of many dirty looks from real swimmers.
Ok, now I must go back and read the recipe…. he, he, he…..
Something about swimming always makes me hungrier than any other activity!! I was so with you all the way in describing your stepping into swimming! I would also get all the gear, hey why not go all into it, right? And then check all around and feel like all eyes are on you!! good for you Barb! Can’t wait to hear more!!
I too am ID’d as the person most likely to drown. Good luck with your new exercise routine. My hubby is swimming three times weekly and has developed some nice new arm muscles.
Oh smidge, I am right there with you! When I did my back awhile ago I had to go use a kick board in a pool to try and recover. No other exercise allowed. But let me put that in context – in Australia – in summer. NO ONE needs a kick board. We can all swim, we’re made to learn. I can swim too, but was so broken at this point that even the life guard came up to me and asked if I wanted some goggles because I must of looked so uncoordinated. Humbling times
Good for you Barbara, you go girl! When I travelled for work I would always squish my swim suite into my suitcase because it was an easy workout and I didn’t have to waste space for runners!
That dip sounds great, I’ve got to get out and try it.
Sorry to hear about your knees, Barb. Good on you for braving the pool ! That bit about the pressure of the goggles had me laughing out loud – I think everyone’s experienced that at some point or another.
As for the haloumi dip – I have never tried haloumi like that before (always pan fried slices of it and love the salty, chewy, almost squeaky texture of it) and it looks delish !
Hope your knees feel better! The dip looks delicious.
I am sure you looked HOT in that bathing suit!! I NEED to get one myself because I want to start swimming more!! I remember swimming a lot as a kid and being FAMISHED after, thankfully my dad always packed snacks for when we were done!
I’m so proud of you!!! Courage and resilience. If you are worried about being sighted – wear sunglasses! Works for me….
A few good laughs this one gave me!
Oh Barbara, I had good old chuckle with this post. Enjoy that pool time
Swimming is such a wonderful activity my friend, I’m sure you shall enjoy it
And gosh it DOES make everyone hungrier!
What a delicious dish!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Way to go, Barb! That walk. That long, lonely walk from the locker room to the pool has kept many a potential Olympic athlete from entering the pool and realizing their potential. Not you, however. You did it and you’ve got a little less than 4 years before the World’s athletes converge on Rio. You’ll be there, too, if only you remember you own words, “Be at one with the water.”
I used to swim every morning before my little one was born. it is really the best thing one could ever do for one’s body (and mind). you’re soon gonna be a skilled swimmer and, if not, your body will be thankful anyway. lovely dipp!
Haloumi dip sound interesting, that must be so good
Like many of your readers, I used to swim every morning before work. Now I don’t, even though I now have a pool, and I’m so much happier:)
congratulations dear barbara! trust your inner-self and you’re going to love swimming. i used to be a swimmer & a female water-polo player till the early 90′s. now residing in my hellenic island i still practice sea swimming for at least 1 hr almost every day of the year (with the exception of the winter months here, aka dec-mar) and i love it! i am quasi sea-born and i enjoy among other sea beauties that one http://zazaseacow.wordpress.com/2012/06/16/10/ !
i ‘ll try your mediterranean-flavored dip! appreciated! lov gina!
Compared to any other sport I have done, swimming makes me the most hungry. I do not know if it the extra calories spent by me shivering in the water as it is always so cold or the fact I need to really concentrate on rhymic breathing to get me through the laps but I am starving at the end. If this dip was at the other end of the pool I would swim faster to get to the end. Take care of your knees, we only get one set! BAM
Swimming is good for the whole body – every little muscle get their share! Was school champion in medley – was swimming and swimming and swimming for years – then I stopped … and I have never got the urge back. Just like with my reading. It’s the best exercise you can give yourself and all ages will befit from it – and look at the bodies on all swimmers – magical. You will lose weight and be trimmed. Glad you found something that you enjoy and look forward to do. Sweet Harissa Corn and Halloumi Dip, something completely new for me – but I will put on file … have to use tinned corn. Visit Commander’s Palace when I visited New Orleans – great place.
That was so funny, Smidge. Swimming really is the greatest leveler – everything is revealed and all is there for everyone to see. And if that’s not bad enough, then you have to wear a cap and goggles. I have new goggles that dig so tightly into my face that when I get out, for the next four hours, I have huge bags under my eyes. This swimming business can really age you. But, like you, it’s the best exercise and good for old joints! I did a squad swim this morning at 6.15 in the fast lane! The lane was full of boof-head blokes and I had a horrible time. Every time I turned my head to take a breath a tidal wave would smack me in the face and choke me. After the lesson I told the instructor I wanted a lane set aside for the mummies! xx
Barbara your description of you swimming made me laugh out loud! Brilliant post. And fab recipe.
Good luck with the swimming–and the Halloumi Dip looks delicious
You can do anything you set your mind to! I believe in you And great recipe there.
Yes I’m laughing Smidge, but laughing WITH you ! And I’m jealous you can wear fins in the pool, not something we can do here. But you’ll get there, practice and patience my friend !
And I’m drooling at the dip, just love Harissa, but genius of you to add sweetcorn and haloumi….. look slike I need to do some laps
It does require a completely different subset of physical skills and abilities.. I hope I get that rhythm eventually!
It used to be the chocolate bar from the vending machine with my locker money when I was a kid:)
Wow.. I didn’t know you were a runner, good on you!! I can’t run and swimming is my only hope, lol, now that I can’t bike. How do they make this look so easy??
I’m going back in this morning, it’s just got to get easier, right;)
Now, that would be nice if I develop those!! I never thought of that!
I hope your back is better now?? Maybe we should just sit down, take a breath and eat a muffin:D
That’s a great idea.. there’s always a pool in the hotel that no one seems to use. xx
I’ve read about it in a lot of recipes.. it’s definitely a different cheese than I’m used to. I was worried it wouldn’t get “melty” but it did eventually:)
Thanks:) xx
I love you.. seriously, hot wouldn’t be the best adjective though:D You should swim.. you could be a triathlete!!! What fun!!! I wish I’d done that at your age!!
Hahaha.. I could be “that lady” in the pool with tinted goggles, lol!
I’m so glad.. we need a few more laughs, eh?
I’m headed there again today.. try, try again!
Soo hungry.. maybe one of your chocolate treats would work next time:D
Hahaha.. we should write a joint blog post one day, you’re hilarious! I need one of those robes with the hood..Four years and counting! But I would be lucky to be in the Level Two class at the pool by then:D
Oh, just imagine the lovely swishing sounds your little baby must have heard:D
I think I would add a little more cheese/mayonnaise.. it was good, but I like my dips a little creamier:)
You do have a pool, your very own, but I suspect it’s quite cold there this time of year:D What if one heated it the pool to a high temperature, it might be more tempting then:)
Wow, there are so many proficient swimmers out there! How awesome is that, water-polo!! You swim in the sea? Doubly awesome! I’m off to check out your link!
I know.. what is it?? I think maybe the shivering?? Or those vending machines.. I always got to spend my locker money when I was through for the day. Yes.. the question is, do I have both knees repaired at once, so it’s over with?? xx
A champion!! Wow, good for you!! Maybe they just tuckered you right out! Sometimes we don’t want to go back to things we did too much of, eh? I hope I get trimmed but I guess my knees will be better for it. I think tinned corn would work as long as it was drained and patted dry? xx
Yes.. I had those “rings” around my eyes too, lol! I’m so impressed that you swim, it’s so difficult, just accidentally give those blokes a “whip kick” in the thigh when you go past, that might help:D I hope you get a mummies lane. We have slow, medium and fast.. no man would be caught dead in the slow lane, lol!
Glad I gave you a laugh, Rhoda!
Thank.. I’m headed there today again, I need the luck!
Haha, thanks, I’ll remember that when I jump in this morning! A whole crowd of bloggers cheering me on:D
Those fins were brilliant, I couldn’t believe how fat I could go!! I’ve never used Harissa before, it took me this long to find a store that even carries it, lol!
I have a recipe for Harissa if you like……
I had a bad fall at work .. 2008 and I hit my knee very bad – it was aching for nearly 2,5 year and suddenly one morning I woke up and no pain. It was visceral ligaments and there is nothing to do then wait for it to heal by itself – didn’t believe them, but they were right. I hope it will work for you with the swimming. I really do. The water makes the movements more soft on our ligaments.
Smidge you cracked me up, over and over, with this one! This is a piece of some very colorful, comical, tickle-the-bones writing! I LOVED it, so much it needed three readings! and with each reading, different parts amused me most! (you are one very brave woman to put on a speedo under flourescent lighting with eyes open! No, that would be ME being brave – you on the other hand were probably “designed” for thing!!) And your “other” dip – that’s a winner too! Great great post! Thank you! xx
I commend you on your courage! I was a competative swimmer years ago, and for while in the not so distant past I competed in long distance open water swims – 1-3 miles… It’s all about efficiency. PM me if you want, there are some good resources to help.
I agree I am always famished afterwards!
Yum, that dip looks so delicious, sounds like you’ve earned it. Great post!
Make sure to find out how often they chlorinate, my friend acquired some weird rash from a very high end hotel in Toronto.
Eeewww!! My daughter used to work there, so I believe they’re fairly diligent.. but I’m going to ask!!
I wish it were so.. I have a knee repair in my not-too-distant future I’m afraid. Just trying to get strong enough for it:) I’m glad yours worked out on its own!
Good god, it is a humiliating experience to try a new sport. Well, I did make it to Seniors level in Elementary School, but I’m a pathetic swimmer to say the least. I got a few tips this morning.. so I’m feeling optimistic:D xx
What is PM? I would love some resources! I got a tip from the lifeguard on duty today. I’m so impressed that you were swimming competitively!!
I’m not sure if I’ve earned it.. but I always seem to crave chocolate afterwards;)
“nothing is more humbling than trying to wedge a middle-aged, 100+ pounds of tepid colored flesh into a tiny black-bottomed spandex swimsuit” – I could not help but put myself in that same scenario. If I had to sport a speedo these days I would never be able to exhale as I strolled a faux-confident and pasty white walk of shame to the poolside. If my knees go, and they likely will, I am just going to have to be the fat guy at the bar bragging that at least I dont smoke. This post is so good. I am waiting on the book
Hahaha.. What happens if the bar is by/in the pool??
I love it! I too recently tried swimming again and swore I would get right back in after splashing about for what was only a half hour. It has been two months! Oops!
The soup looks delish!
Sorry to hear about your injury I hope that it gets sorted soon. I enjoyed your swimming story – I am afraid to put my head in the water when I swim as I have never mastered the art of breathing and swimming!
Your description is so lively, you really brought it all to life. It made me miss swimming. I haven’t done it for years, but it would be fun again. I’m glad you enjoyed it so much and hope that you continue to do so. H xxx
This was hilarious, I love it! I used to love swimming as a kid but I haven’t been back as an adult – I’m not sure whether to be encouraged or put off my this post
I hope the swimming will do the job for you and that you will get your knee repaired. You’re still young.
Hahaha, oh, I know that feeling. The first time I put swimming goggles on I thought my eyeballs were gonna get sucked out of my head. It was a terrible feeling!!
Love the look of the dip! Did you ever try making your own harissa? I make a version which isn’t quite traditional, but I prefer it to the regular stuff. I use Antillean habanero chillies which are fantastically fragrant which makes for a beautiful aroma and flavour… I posted it on my site some time ago if you wanted to take a look
Your knees might be shot, Smidge, but it’s nice to see you hanging on to your sense of humour. I have no room to mock- I cannot ride a bike and I swim even more inefficiently than you. Maybe bread would have fewer calories then corn chips? Just a thought, and almost certainly wrong!
You are hilarious Smidge! This sounds like a delicious recipe, perfect for and “after pool” party.
Have fun tomorrow
Absolutely! It’s been a couple of years, but backs are funny things. I have to stay on top of looking after it. But you know what has helped – owning a kitchen aid! (I’m not joking!). Hope you recover fast soon x
I think back are, indeed, tricky, it’s good to be careful now.. so you won’t be in my “boat” at my age:D
Beats me… still, I find the triathlon an amazing feat, even if it’s not the Iron Man, it’s still a lot of fun and very challenging. IN my next life, count me in
(seriously, though, I wish you the best on your recovery. ONe of the reasons I cannot run a marathon anymore is a knee injury, mainly self inflicted from…. well, from being me!)
Oh, this was so funny! Although I’m not a swimmer, and certainly not an athlete, I can relate to your story of struggling into your bathing suit, having recently bought a Spanx to, shall we say, add more sleekness to the lines of a dress I wore to a wedding. Good luck with the swimming, and good for you! I’m feeling very challenged to get back to exercising, and I don’t quite know why (maybe because I’d rather blog?). But, if I had a dish of that dip waiting for me afterwards, I think I’d be motivated to have a session on the treadmill!
I used to love to swim! Unfortunately, I was so uncoordinated that I, too, was quickly ID’d as the one most likely to drown. In school, when I took the swimming classes, they soon had me teaching the beginners — figured it was safer to keep me in the shallow end where they didn’t have to watch my every (uncoordinated) move!
Sorry to hear about the knees. Right there with you on that. But, this dip, very intriguing. I love corn, so it’s sounding like something I need to make.
Oops is right.. but you have been hiking lots:D
I’m fine.. I’ve had bad knees my whole life.. they’re just starting to complain now:D I don’t know why.. years of running and aerobics.. maybe that’s what did it;)
You should jump back in! I went again this morning and am starting to just love it!! It’s so much more meditative than upstairs in the gym!
Haha, definitely feel encouraged, I’m probably as bad as it gets, lol! You’d probs do much better!
You know I never have.. I’m going to take a look at your recipe. Where do you buy those Antillean chillies?? Are they dried, in a jar or fresh?? They sound amazing!
Yes.. the way things are going, the humour is all that’s going to be left;D I vote for the bread.. it would be yummy right about now!
I did ok this morning, a life guard gave me a few pointers on my front crawl and things are going a bit better:)
I was thinking it was a lot like Spanx.. I forgot my flip flops on deck and had to pull a wet swimsuit back on to go out there.. now that was a challenge! Good grief! Blogging is very tempting.. I love it and we get to sit whilst writing:D
Hahaha, we’d get along famously then! Maybe one day we’ll be in that senior’s group together, lol!
I am trying very hard not to laugh as my backstroke is not that good either – I was swimming a lot at one stage for my shoulder. I used the aqua pool instead of the training pool so that no-one would see me Good luck and have fun!
Barbara, put your surgery off as long as possible if you need knee replacements. Recovery is not exactly a piece of cake. Original equipment is always best. Take care of yourself.
A private message, an email;. i don’t see an address here for you
then that will be a good day
Oh.. just click on the envelope.. or bjbamber@shaw.ca works:)
I have discovered a surgeon who corrects by moving the muscles back in place.. I agree, having fewer “spare parts” is the way to go. I’m waiting for my appointment with her.. xx
There’s no hiding in this pool, thankfully, most have a big ego and don’t want to go in the “slow” lane:D
Well done Smidge, you’ll be doing flip turns in no time! Every time I go swimming my stomach gets a workout from the dressing room to to pool (and back).
Best wishes and take care of yourself!
Your chiropractor sounds like she has a great sense of humour too. I laughed out loud reading through the entire post. I am sure you will be swimming the fast lane pretty soon. Sure hope the water helps your knee.
That dip is just what’s needed after a swim.
Great read! You are brave. I was just thinking the other day that I have not owned a bathing suit in at least ten years (though I can swim rather well, if I may say so myself – my father was an instructor at some point)… and promised myself I never would. Though reading this I can imagine being in the water again. Funny how we perceive our bodies upon entering middle age. I exercise every day, yet feel quite unfit for a bathing suit. On another note, I’ve been playing tag with so many blogs that I am afraid I’ve missed stopping here for a while. May I ask? Knee injury?
Yes to jumping back in! ps. I love harissa so this is fantastic.
It’s such a sad comment on body perception for sure.. and I’m as guilty as the next person. I hope you pick up a suit and just jump in, it’s not as bad as I thought:) No recent knee injury.. just hip pain that must be a secondary pain to an old knee issue. Time catches up with us!!
Robin is hilarious.. he has me laughing from the minute I get there until I leave. It’s a highlight of my day, which is awesome considering he puts me through a lot of pain while he’s making me laugh:D I think the swimming will be great. xx
I’ve never been much of a swimmer, so I give you huge credit for taking the plunge and going for laps. I don’t know that I could complete one lap! Sounds like it felt great to get in and moving though. Fabulous recipe too. It does sound like it would be good with bacon.
You’re Aquawoman! I knew there was something really special about you…
Or the six pack of Michael Phelps?!
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Loving the new look and the clean bill of health! xox
PS That salmon looks next level awesome.
Hello Smidge,
Your new site is absolutely gorgeous, just like you. Very easy to navigate and it loaded very quickly as well. I am very delighted to hear that you have been given a clean bill of health and thank goodness you do not have to eat that bland diet for more than 4 days. Thank you very much for the kind mention and am so glad we can help each other out any way we can. John and Spree always have delicious recipes and so glad you have incorporated them into one healthy and colorful meal.
It takes a bit of time to get everything settled with the move. If questions let me know.
Take care,
BAM
Movita!! You’re the first person to comment on my new blog:D I should have had a prize for that! xx Thanks so much!
Thanks, Bam! I’m glad to hear it loaded easily, I found out there was a “jetpack” that interfered with the template photo loader.. so the support team changed that for me.. and voila:) You are the second person to visit.. now I get to sit back and visit everyone’s blog and forget mine for a while:D xx
The salmon with pecans sounds wonderful and the new blog looks great Barb! I’m thinking about taking the plunge myself at some point so I may take you up on “paying it forward”.
Your “new” blog looks great! So does the salmon!
Great to be in the clear: go out and take a few deep breaths! Been there!! Love the new look to the blog AND the lovely recipe: yep, have made and enjoyed John’s salsa verde already also – cheated: snuck some homegrown mint in . . .Southern Italian methinks he said . . . well . . .
Firstly, congratulations! My RSS reader is amazing and here you are. Thank you for the link love
Congratulations, Barb! Your new home looks fantastic! A perfect place to showcase your wonderful prose & poetry, as well as to frame your beautiful photography. And you picked the perfect post to inaugurate your site. The food is all delicious and the presentation flawless. Well done, all ’round!
Thank you, too, for the kind words about my salsa verde. I’m so glad you tried and liked it.
You are definitely an artist my friend, this is so beautiful! I am definitely coming to you for remodelling advice!
And it is so springy as well
Cheers
CCU
So glad to hear the transfer went well! The flavors in this salmon recipe are perfect for me, it sounds delightful for spring. Well done, Barb, have a great weekend.
Congratulations on the successful blog move! And much more important, on getting an A+ on your health tests!
I am totally on top of this type of stuff, as my goal is to try to be as healthy as possible for the longest time possible… a lot of it is luck, one never knows, but we must do our best, and prevention and screening is the key
great post, Barbara! (I will be away from the net for a week or so, might miss some of your posts but will catch up later)
Hi Barbara, I’m not sure I’ve mentioned this before but I really love the look of the presentation of the recipes and photos, very nice. I’ve had the same look since 2007, I guess I should think about changing it up.
It had warmed up last weekend and we enjoyed 12°C but it has been cooling down all week and today we’re expecting flurries all day. It’s also very grey, which is very depressing.
That low-fibre diet sounds strange, I think I would get all bogged up and that is not pretty! Glad your tests came out with flying colours.
The salmon sounds fantastic, I’ll have to bookmark it because I’ve just read Charles (Five Euro Food) stuffed salmon recipe and I’m totally smitten. We’ll definitely try this one next week but like Charle’s salmon, I’m going to sub out the salmon with another fish since I’m not sure what’s going on with the Salmon fisheries in Canada at this time (they are said to be infected with an influenza virus and the CFIA has approved sales for human consumption, claiming it won’t affect us. I’d just rather not take a chance).
Oh Smidge, how pretty this new site of yours!! So lovely, so you! I’d so like to do something different but am not sure I’m up for the challenge. When I am, may I come knocking?
(Just for the record, I would too! 
) So happy you liked the kale salad, and isn’t (John’) salsa verde a fabulous condiment?! This pecan encrusted salmon of yours sounds quite wonderful…we’re coming up on salmon season again so am always happy for a new & delicious twist on something we eat quite a bit of in season.
I was a bit concerned when you said you were off for a medical “test” ! Am relieved and grateful to hear that all is better than well with you! And I must say, you girl know how to celebrate the end of a fast!!
Congratulations on such a beautiful transition to your new digs here! xoxo
Beautiful healthy food! I love everything about it.
I’m not sure I’ll be ready for salad until summer, but that does sound good
This is one for this weekend … love it and I found Panko breadcrumbs that I want to try too. Salmon is the big think we eat for Easter, beside the herrings .. and a couple of frozen snaps/shots to go with them. Will have some spinach mash with mine.
Thanks a million, Barbara and I wish you a great weekend.
CONGRATS on passing that test with flying colors. Pecan crusted salmon sounds fabulous. Starting my kale seedlings soon and hopefully harvesting will not be too far behind.
Your new look looks great and it is nice that it went smoothly. I’m always looking for new ways to cook salmon and adding nuts sounds very interesting.
Glad the tests were all good and the changeover went well…you deserved that gorgeous salmon after all that stress!
Barbara, the site looks fantastic! Congrats on the big move! It definitely can be unnerving but everything is beautiful as only you can do! The salmon looks delicious as well!!!!!! Love the simplicity and flavors.
New site looks great, Smidge !
The salmon looks delicious! And the site looks fabulous. Congrats on going self-hosted.
Barbara, I love the new look! Gorgeous elegance!
Your salmon looks divine. Love it. And it is perfect with a kale salad! Delicious!
Wow, your site looks fantastic, Barb and so light and airy…so pretty, as always, like a breath of fresh air! Exactly as I would expect from you and congrats. Also a big congrats on the good health report. If you have health you have it all. And this salmon certainly looks like a big and tasty part of keeping that good health, and good taste going.
Here I am! LOL! It took a few steps to be able to comment once again, so I’ve been slow to get back to you, but your blog looks just gorgeous! Good for you! And it’s excellent to hear that your medical screenings were purposeful and proved to give you a good report! oxo
Any salmon dish will be a champion for me, Love this recipe
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New site looks great Barbara and I can taste the crunchy pecan on the salmon right now.
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First, so glad to hear all of your tests are good. Second, as others have noted I just love your new site design. It feels light and effervescent and just pretty. I have got to try the kale salad. I just know that’s something I’d love for lunch. My hubby would love that salmon for dinner.
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Thanks so very much, Allison! I’m so glad you’ve popped by.. I’m still trying to catch up on bloggers I haven’t visited for a while! I’ll be over shortly! xx
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You brave person! I hadn’t realised you’d switched because you seldom appear in my WP reader. I guess you definitely won’t now, so I need to subscribe?