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As I get older, I hope I’m getting wiser. There are many areas that need work, but I feel like I am getting ever-so-slightly better at keeping my mouth shut, at least temporarily and, more importantly, reserving judgement. I used to be a person who formed an opinion in the first 9 seconds, whether meeting someone […]
About Anna
I believe in God, the power of optimism, and the ability of food to bring people together. I love to share everyday homemade food with family and friends (and the internetz)! I love cheese, proper grammar, an organized house, dark chocolate, my husband, and my 5 sweet kids.
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Monday Moments: In Memoriam
Well, it was a crappy couple days (pun intended), but potty training seems to be, dare I say it, a raging success. In other, less bathroom-y news, I finally had to make up my mind about the cat that came to stay. I had kitty litter left over from when we had a cat before, […]
Mom’s Recipes: Apple Fritter Quick Bread
Carl is off in Ottawa doing his oral defense for his PhD exams as we speak, which means I’m home with four kids trying to keep my head above water and, as you might know or guess, survival mode + house hunting + toilet training + paper due for school = recipe for disaster. Since […]
Cranberry Coconut Muffins
I want so badly to love mornings. I love the idea of mornings: a fresh new start, the cool, quiet morning house, a still-clean kitchen, and plans for the day. But sometimes the kitchen isn’t so clean, the plans aren’t that inspiring, and the early-morning house is anything but quiet as kids awake at various […]
Monday Moments
Theo is really taking to the big brother role lately, beyond just asking to hold the baby and then sitting stiffly while I hold the baby near his lap. He’s discovered a willing (captive) audience for his enthusiastic, if unintelligible, reading. And he is loooooving it. And Gavin? I don’t think he minds a bit. […]
Spaghetti Pie
So we sold our house and are now busy looking to find a house to move to, and it’s all very exciting, but Pinterest is seriously taking over my life right now. I want to see every living room layout imaginable, preferably in colours I like, with a crawling child included for ease-of-manoeuvring reference. I want […]
Monday Moments: Whirlwind
Well, last week slipped through my fingers at breakneck speed. If things keep up like this, it’ll be 2016 before I can catch my breath enough to tell you about the amazing crispy baked buttermilk chicken or the wedding cupcakes I was meaning to tell you about this week. We had special visitors (one furry […]
Monday Moments: Boys
When Gemma leaves for school, I feel a little outnumbered at times.But while they may be noisy and demanding and not always the best at remembering what sleep is, they sure are a sweet bunch. Growing up with all sisters, I secretly kind of wanted an all-girl family, and my first son threw me for […]
Favourite Pancakes
I don’t know about you, but I am all about the practical gifts. Besides the standard socks, Carl has bought me my stand mixer, waffle maker, pastry brushes and blender on various occasions over the past few years. These are some of my favourite gifts because I get to use them all the time, he likes to use them since […]
Monday Moments: Personal Space
Are fourth children allowed to have a personal bubble? It would appear not. Um, hello Dad. You’re in my chair. Mom? A little help here? Nope, this isn’t better. Maybe I’ll try out the playmat instead. This looks promising… Seriously, guys. I’m going to my one-man saucer to think up a plan. Suggestions from other fourth […]
