I love me a good story. My friends know this about me – they’ll call me up and start the conversation with: “Wait till you hear this one . . . “ or “Something happened today that I know you’ll appreciate”. The weird, the funny, the creepy – it doesn’t matter – I love them…
My friend Andrea passed this fragrant and delicious recipe on to me. It smelled divine as it was simmering – and I’m happy to report that it tasted just as nice once it was done. Everyone loved it. It’s hearty enough for lunch or even a light supper. Enjoy. Ingredients: 4 t. olive oil 1/2…
There’s been a lot of buzz about this movie. And although I’m a general fan of horror and thriller-type movies – for some reason, this one just wasn’t calling my name. But then after hearing someone somewhere declare Bird Box the scariest movie they’d ever seen, I changed my mind. Continue reading for my mini-review…
Maybe my expectations run too high and I’m glossing over the fleeting frivolity of youth – but somehow I don’t think so. In an age where everyone is glued to their phones; where plans are made by the tapping of fingertips as opposed to face-to-face contact; when it’s easier to text a smiley face emoji…
Thank you to Cousin Sarah for sending this crock-pot gem my way. It originates at Carlsbad Cravings but I made a few tweaks to the recipe based on the ingredients I had on hand. Below is the recipe as I made it. There were grumblings by one about the green pepper and complaints from another about…
I cannot contain myself – this was my favourite film out of this year’s Oscar nominations for best picture. (Although full disclosure – I have still not seen Vice.) Continue reading for my mini-review of Roma – lovingly rendered by the delicate hand of director Alfonso Cuarón. Tanya’s Score: Great* Rated: MA Starring: a bunch of unknowns…
Negative 15 outside? No problem. Nothing a warm hat, fur-laden mittens, woolen scarf, frost-proof snowpants, puffy ski jacket and lined boots won’t cure. And if my 14-year-old refuses these accoutrements – then that’s her business. Just as it was my business 30 years ago to eschew warm winter boots for thin, fake-leather, shoes and forgo…
Thanks to my good friend Melanie, I’ve got another winner of a recipe to share with everyone. This white chili came highly recommended from her – and despite the bit of prep required in terms of chopping (and can-opening), it is worth it. Everyone enjoyed it over here – especially my youngest. It has a…
I’m a fan of this director’s work so I was looking forward to The Favourite. Continue reading for my mini-review of the latest creation from the twisted and beautiful mind of Yorgos Lanthimos. Tanya’s Score: Good-and-a-half* Rated: 14A Starring: the cop from Broadchurch, Cousin Rachel, Billie Jean King, the boy from About a Boy Plot:…
I’m sick and tired of the lists circulating in cyberspace chock full of parenting no-nos. You know the ones to which I’m referring. They offer up helpful tidbits of advice such as: Never tell your child ‘good job” or Never force a child to eat. These lists are vaguely threatening in the sense that they…
