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Japanese Cucumber Salad (from Mom)

1 English Cucumber - peeled and thinly sliced
3 Green Onions - thinly sliced

...Dressing:
1 Tablespoon Rice Wine Vinegar
2 tsp. Soya Sauce
1 tsp. Sesame Oil
1/2 tsp. Splenda

Mix it all up and soooooooooooooo delicious!

(This recipe is just as delicious without splenda/sugar)

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

OK. I've been wanting to try this for a while now. Especially after watching 'Chef Abroad' in Spain. While out and about enjoying tapas, our chef abroad tasted jamón ibérico de bellota (acorn). It is a ham from pigs that roam oak forests along the border between Spain and Portugal, and eat only acorns. AKA Jamón Iberico de Montanera. The exercise and the diet has a significant impact on the flavor of the meat; the ham is cured for 36 months. Chef mentions a "nutty" flavour. I can't wait to try it. Must find it ASAP!

My Kitchen

This is the colour we painted our kitchen (Real Teal). This is the teapot Holly gave me for my 28th birthday. These salt and pepper shakers were a gift from myself last spring. The tea is from the lovely couple who run the restaurant called Northern Han. I always tell them how much James loves their tea, so the last time I picked up my order, they sent a box of tea leaves home for him. XO

Fanny Bay Oysters!

Always a treat! We would often buy Fanny Bay Oysters on Vancouver Island for a snack. Battered with a little Panko (Japanese bread crumbs) and fried in butter. Yum!

Fishing on Shawnigan Lake

I really miss waking up in the morning at the cottage we rented on Shawnigan Lake, BC. Especially when we were surprised by my brother Mike fishing for our breakfast off the dock. Delicious trout! Here's Mike with his catch of the day!

Cannoli Siciliani

Holy Cannoli!

Head on down to Pasticceria Gelateria on Preston. It's so good. I've been going there for years and I often get coffee and a treat. I think it's funny that I never tried their cannoli. Well I did last Sunday, and I'm going back tomorrow. More details and photos after tomorrow's visit.

Brockville Farmers Market

A beautiful Saturday at the Brockville Farmers Market. This particular day focused on local artisans. Everything from jewelery, soaps, preserves,baked goods, crafts and much more. I bought a lovely large pot of basil, some zucchini, radishes and kohlrabi. There are also many refreshments including a spring roll stand, local salads, iced teas, etc.

Northern Han

Northern Han. The best dumplings, excellent tea, and other snacks made with love right next door.