Calling All Girl Friends

Back in my early days of Winnipeg, when my kids were little and Spencer was gone every Thursday night to YMs my girlfriends would come over and we have a girls night. We would craft as we watch the Thursday night line up on TV and we would of course eat fabulous desserts.

I loved this time in my life. Some of my best and life long friendship were created and fostered during these evenings. This Walnut Brownie with Maple Butter Sauce from Bakerella is the perfect treat for just such an occasion; as much as I want to make it, it seems like something only to be made and shared with girlfriends, talking, laughing and sharing.

I've long had a love affair with brownies and upon reflection I've decided that like all wonderful things in my life my love of the brown chocolaty wonder is linked to precious memories. Growing up I have countless memories of evenings spent in the kitchen with my sisters and mom; laughing and eating brownies still gooey hot right out of the pan.

Another good one

Super yummy supper.

Italian Sausage Soup

I substitute chicken broth for the beef broth (Jarom friendly) and Navy beans for the Northern beans as I couldn't find them in a can. So good. Spencer and I loved it - the kids, not so much. But I will be making it again.

Simple Delight

I bet you can just imagine the wonderful aroma filling my house. There is nothing so comforting as the smell of fresh bread. The kids and I love it, we devour slice after slice covered in melted butter and honey.

The smell of fresh baked bread is for me a trip down memory lane to my childhood. My grandpa Blumel, who I adored as only a granddaughter can adore her grandpa, was an expert bread maker. My mind is immediately filled with memories of him whenever I catch the scent of that heavenly aroma or walk down the wood aisel of Home Depot. Those two smells will forever remind me of my grandpa - fresh bread and saw dust.

Simple Whole Wheat Bread

(I've learned that for best results - use unbleached white flour)

Chicken with a twist.

Well, My dear friends, as I sit here trying to remember where my bubble envelops were stashed upon arrive in our new digs; I thought I would share with you our last night supper.

I found this savory little number while cruising through the blog site Gourmet Mamma.

For this recipes and many more check it out.

Moroccan Chicken and Couscous.