Life's a Stitch

One day blends into the next so I look at my pictures to remind me of what makes one day different from the rest.

Last week was a zoom watercolour class with the amazing David Smith. Most of his sessions are full days and originate from Minnesota meaning they start at 7:00am in our time zone. This one was half days and sponsored by an art guild in California, 9:00 being a reasonable start time. Painting number one is finished.

The art show is going well. I’ve sold two paintings so far, one large and one small, both florals. 

How does this menu sound for Christmas dinner?

Brined Turkey Roll

Pumpkin Seed & Cranberry Stuffing

(White Bread, Sage, Mirepoix, Craisins & Pumpkin Seeds)

Sumac and Saffron Spiced Turkey Gravy

Roasted Harissa Cauliflower

(Harissa Marinated, Avocado Chimichurri)

Brussel Sprout Aglio e Olio

Carrot and Turnip Mash

Quinoa and Butternut Squash Salad

(Pomegranate Pistachio Vinaigrette, Red Quinoa, Butternut Squash,Tuscan Kale, Craisins)

I like to cook, probably more so in the before times.  Current British Columbian health orders restrict holiday gatherings to those who normally reside in the same home. With only two of us, given the unusual circumstances, we decided on the unconventional, for us anyway. We ordered the Christmas-to-go menu from a local restaurant. I’m looking forward to it. Not the fact that we’ll be far from family, but a no pots nor pans, no effort special meal. That’ll be different.