Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
When traveling I tend to gravitate to companies and agencies that don’t just pay lip service to being good corporate citizens, they actually do something. Part of the reason I sing the praises of Sandals and Beaches to friends and family is because of their hard work and honest dedication in making the communities they …
I like big cars and I can not lie, you other mothers can’t deny, that when a Ford drives by with a sun roof opened to the sky, you get…..excited? happy? jealous? Hmmmm, maybe I’ll leave the rapping to the professionals. It’s true through, I like big cars. I try to convince myself that a …
There is a method to my madness in this space, and it’s this; Life in Pleasantville is and always will be a record of my time here for my daughters. Yes, I write with you in mind, but ultimately this is where I hope my children will come to find that favourite recipe I used …
For years I’ve listened to moms I know tell me of their homework woes. They would share the frustration of hours upon hours spent doing homework with their children. I’ve always been respectful, I mean, this is after all their child, but inside I always viewed these statements with bemusement and confusion. Occasionally I would …
It comes as a shock to people that most liver disease in Canada and the US is caused by food abuse causing obesity and not by alcohol abuse. The liver of a 10 year old overweight child who is fed junk all his years can be just as damaged as that of a 60 year old …
I ran away from home in January. This isn’t as cowardly as it sounds, although I did ditch my children, husband, alarm clock, math homework, and the cold. There was a reason for it. My mother grew up in Laos and I had the chance to discover her country through her eyes. This allowed me …
As a Canadian, there are two things that run in my veins; patriotic pride and maple syrup. It’s true. I’m crazy sweet….once you get to know me. Okay, I kid, but I do love the nectar of the gods, maple syrup, intensely. I am always looking for ways to include this syrupy sweetness into my …
Don’t be afraid of making pie crust. It’s one of the simplest things you’ll ever do. Try this classic butter pie crust for starters. Just remember to be patient. You’ll need at least two hours of chilling time for it. You can’t rush perfection after all. Butter Pie Crust 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 …
