On my dream board for this year, I wrote in big swirly lettering- New house and a proper studio.
And it's happening!

So my dream picnic will be at our new house, which we will be in at end of September, woot woot!
With cake, because I just turned 50 and there must always be cake, birthday or not, jellybeans- my creative brain fuel, deviled eggs with a sprinkly of curry or paprika because nommmm, a big fresh greens salad to balance that all out, topped with flowers from our new yard, and time for art. And a cosmo, because dammit they are delicious.
Also considering green hair, so there's that, to match our new beautiful green surroundings, with bonus palm trees- yes in Canada!

Nothing better than stuffing your face with freshly picked berries, while actually trying to save some in your bucket to take home!

A garden full of edible flowers, great for the bees and for you & me!

Beans around the world contest / This recipe is one I customized from a plain baked beans recipe, because beans heart bacon! They come out rich, sweet, smokey, and yummy, the perfect combo of baked n' bacon'd beans!

Global Cuisine
Seriously. Best shawarma imho is from a tiny little spot on Main Street in Vancouver, BC called Mitra Canteen. The friendly dude always greets you with a "Hey guys!" and whips up the yummiest shawarma with homemade hummous and extra hot sauce (if that's your thing), and those yummy crispy burny crunchy chickeny bits that can't be beat. We haven't found any other spots locally that compare, this guy knows his shawarma!

Fave Memory

My late gran had a sassy sense of humour. She was a good cook but sometimes if you gave the hint that you didn't like something she'd made or couldn't finish it, she'd say, with a wry smile and a twinkle in her eye, "Oh, just choke it down!"

I always remember her kitchen in her spooky old house with much love, and her very British-inspired humour. I don't necessarily remember exact dishes she made, other than roast beef & yorkshire pud, but her humour around food and funny sayings (there are a few!), and her favorite daily nip of sherry, are what I remember most!

Who doesn't love a great margarita!
Playing with the shapes and angles of lettering, limes and glasses for
Food Geometry

Birthday Bash entry!

With sprinkles on top!

Super Food Entry
Yummy Super foods in a simple bowl, perfect for a power lunch!

Eat your greens, and oranges, reds, pinks, purples, blues, and yellows too!

Super simple and super yummmm! A childhood favorite.

Green juice is good for your body and soul!

Be merry and give a cheers for favorite holiday cocktails!

Because, yum!

Because who doesn't? Bacon makes everything better, mmm bacon

Yummy sweet and spicy summer slaw that goes great with pulled pork sammies or anything BBQ!