Month: July 2011

Maple Balsamic Dijon Salad with Strawberries & Pecans

Maple Balsamic Dijon Salad with Strawberries & Pecans

So, I pulled my groin running last week. If it’s not one injury it’s another, I tell ya. The pain comes and goes, but the inflammation is ridiculous. On top of using arnica gel and epsom salt baths, I’ve been adding flax oil [omega-3] in absolutely everything to help with my overall inflammation. Any additional…

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Yukka Flux Cocktails – Rum Drenched Fruit

Yukka Flux Cocktails – Rum Drenched Fruit

What a weekend! The weather was gorgeous, we have trees in our backyard now, our neighborhood barbecue was a success, and… my computer’s fixed! Thankfully no files were lost. So, the minute my computer was up and running, I did a backup of everything. I now have everything online on Dropbox. I was drawn to…

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Zucchini Apple Spice Loaf with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

Zucchini Apple Spice Loaf with Cinnamon Sugar Topping

So, it all started a couple of weeks ago when I tried to change Angela’s oil-free Zucchini Bread recipe into a gluten-free one. I think I’m finally convinced that gluten-free just doesn’t do oil-free well [under most circumstances]. I switched gears after the first batch and went in a slightly different direction. Thankfully, it worked!…

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Photography 102: Lighting

Photography 102: Lighting

For more photography how-tos, check out: Photography 101 [WooOOoo HAPPY CANADA DAY! Okay, I just had to get that out of my system. On to the photography post…] I’ve really started to take an interest in improving my photography since around the time I posted my photography 101 post. After reviewing the basics, next up…

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