Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
It’s a winter wonderland outside my door today and it’s only November! This is not a good omen when this much snow is sticking to the ground so early in the season. I’m having visions of Snowmageddon back in the winter of 2007/08 where we received a whopping thirteen feet of snow in Ottawa. Ugh. …
Almost two years ago, I tested the waters and made Indian food at home for the first time. My husband has always been a big lover of Indian food so I felt it was only fair that I give it a honest go. From that first Butter Chicken I made, to today, I’ve come a …
I am currently in the process of Christmas-fying everything. The kitchen, the living room, the front hall, my phone…..yes, even my phone. I am a Christmas freak and so I say “why not?”. Christmas is only here for a short time, so if you’re like me, yule love these Top Ten Christmas Apps. Top Ten …
The most wonderful time of the year is almost here. For me it’s not about the presents, the decorations or the music — although that certainly helps make it special. The holidays, for me, are about spending time with my family. From mid-November through to early January, my family bonds in the kitchen. Everyone joins …
The good Lord knows that of all the things I’m afraid of in life, that right after snakes in my toilet, alligators and crocodiles are right up there. I have fears people. Deep, irrational fears. Just how do you get over a fear of things that can eat you? Well, in my case you go …
If you’re going to have chocolate cake, then in my humble opinion, it should definitely be a chocolate cake from scratch. The recipe that follows is my mom’s chocolate cake from scratch and it is absolute perfection every time she makes it. That’s why I’m including this recipe for October’s Life Made Delicious post, because …
The definition of daredevil as provided by Webster’s is “recklessly and often ostentatiously daring”. I like that definition. It appeals to the bad-ass side of Life In Pleasantville, wherein I make popcorn for dinner and drink Sangria all night. I am nothing, if not, reckless and ostentatious. Truth be told, I’m really quite reserved but …
Cook for the Cure, Sure!…But Which Foods? By Theresa Albert, founder of www.myfriendinfood.com Helping others has proven to be one of the key ways to relieve stress and create happiness. Canada’s top chefs are poised to make that easier for you. Be one of the top 50 fundraisers and you can have the chance to …
