...February, month of despair...

I don't usually mind the rain so much, nor the cold, but this February has been ridiculously grey, cold and more grey and cold. No one has described this winter month better than Margaret Atwood in her poem "February". She says, it is a "...month of despair,..." and a "Time to eat fat and watch hockey." which I have also done these past 17 days. I know far more about the Canucks than I normally ...

What Inspires.....

A good strong coffee  - if you are in need - this is it! The Arab Strap ......... coffee and rum that is the recipe6 oz Strong Black Coffee 2 Cardamom Pods 1 Twist of Orange 2 Demerara Sugar Cubes (2 tsp) 1 oz rum 0.5 oz Molasses Pinch cardamom pods to slightly break outer hull Add coffee, sugar, and cardamom to asmall sauce pan Twist orange peel over pan and add to coffee Heat to boil, then ...

Designer's February Week-end

Okay, it's a February winter week-end, it's grey and cold out!! Besides huddling up next to a fireplace I suggest finding a nice cozy colour to nestle up with - like tangerine or saffron! or liven a room with tropical blue!!then end the day with one of these! Saffron lemon grass martini - tropical and exotic!! Ingredients 2 ounces Saffron Infused Gin 1/4 ounce agave syrup 1/3 ounce lemon juice ...

Arts Club Theatre Company Celebrity Chef's Event

In November, my husband and I hosted a Celebrity Chef's Cooking Class in co-operation with the Arts Club Theatre Company and Boneta Restaurant. It was an evening of wine, food and art. Local artist, Katie Shocrylas, provided big, gorgeous painted canvasses, which helped create a special atmosphere for the event. Visit the Arts Club Theatre Company at http://www.artsclub.com/events/ ...