Category Archives: food

wine & cheese

Posted on February 3, 2012 by flowerpotdesigns

Having the girls over tonight for wine, cheese and chatter. Long overdue. Continue reading →

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birthday eats

Posted on January 31, 2012 by flowerpotdesigns

Today is my birthday. Hubby and I celebrated by feasting at Guu, a Japanese tapas style restaurant. The best thing about the restaurant, besides the food, which was amazing, was the atmosphere! Shared tables and staff who greet everyone with hearty shouts of welcome, it was an experience I’ve never had before at any restaurant. A feast of for all your senses to be sure! Continue reading →

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year of the dragon

Posted on January 23, 2012 by flowerpotdesigns

Family and food. That’s how we rung in the Year of the Dragon. Just the way I like it. Continue reading →

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weekending: leaves & gingerbread

Posted on November 13, 2011 by flowerpotdesigns

It was a lazy weekend, this one was. Mostly staying close to home. Piling up the leaves outside, and filling up the inside with the wonderful smell of gingerbread in the oven. Continue reading →

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the soup

Posted on November 7, 2011 by flowerpotdesigns

Last week I posted about the Soup Bowl recipe exchange happening over at The Jolly Bee.

Soup is a big deal for me. I LOVE soups. If it was just me for dinner, a bowl of soup with crusty soft bread dipped in garlic oil and balsamic would be my go-to, no-fuss meal. Although I have many favourites, one of my best no-fail recipes is Ken Kostick’s Very Creamy Clam Chowder. Continue reading →

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soup’s on…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by flowerpotdesigns

I’m joining The Jolly Bee soup exchange on November 7. As a soup lover, I could not pass this up. Funny thing, my little L is a huge soup hound as well. She cannot turn down a bowl! Continue reading →

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a sweet “thank you”

Posted on August 1, 2011 by flowerpotdesigns

I’ve admired this idea ever since I saw it a year ago. At the time, I didn’t have an occasion fitting enough, until the end of K’s school year — thank you treats for K’s teachers! Continue reading →

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crossing off #32

Posted on December 21, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

With L’s birthday party over, I can officially cross off #32: make a birthday cake. Continue reading →

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giving it a whirl

Posted on December 3, 2010 by flowerpotdesigns

I know I’ve been MIA for a little while as my life catches up with me. There’s still so much going on even though all my shows are over, I’m still spinning. Continue reading →