This was a recipe passed on to me by my friend and neighbour who got it from her friend and neighbour. It’s simple with only a few key ingredients and makes for a perfect light supper or a warm autumn lunch. The kids all slurped it up. Enjoy. Ingredients: 4 T. slivered ginger 4 T.…
Based on a true story, two strong female leads – I had to give this Netflix movie a chance. And I’m glad I did. Tanya’s Score: Okay-and-a-half* Rated: 14A Starring: Glenn “I will not be ignored” Close; Amy “You’re psychotic” Adams Plot: A Yale student (Gabriel Basso) reflects on his under-privileged upbringing in rural Ohio.…
I’m a strong advocate for teenagers retaining their privacy. I believe everyone’s entitled to their secrets – and so long as it doesn’t harm anyone – this goes for teenagers too. But not everybody feels this way – as somebody in my household just recently discovered. So while my husband and I do not feel…
This recipe was simple to throw together and delicious – kids liked it too; a nice and easy weeknight supper if ever there was one. My friend Melanie came up with this concoction in order to satisfy her two picky eaters – and she thoughtfully passed it on to me. Enjoy. Ingredients: 1 lb. mild…
Satire and gross-out humour at its best – Sacha Baron Cohen definitely delivers. But you have to be in the right sort of mood to appreciate all that this moviefilm has to offer. I guess I was in the perfect frame of mind – because I thought it was hilarious! Tanya’s Score: Good-and-a-half* Rated: R…
I received a very interesting letter the other day. To be fair, it was actually an email – but it had been carefully crafted and written with a precision that I imagine took some time and effort. Reading this letter gave me pause, it made me rethink some of my previous actions and more importantly…
It’s not often that a simple, wholesome, family-friendly movie captivates our entire brood – but this one did the trick. I highly recommend this documentary to anyone and everyone. My Octopus Teacher is currently streaming on Netflix. Tanya’s Score: Good-and-a-half* Rated: PG Starring: a South-African filmmaker; a cephalopod Plot: A documentary about a South African filmmaker…
Another gem of a recipe from my good friend Sandra. This one is vegetarian (but I think would be just as great with some cooked chicken tossed in). Originally a vegan recipe found at Style at Home, I made some minor changes with great results. Everyone here loved it – kids included. Enjoy. Ingredients: Tex…
Before there was Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda – there was Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia. These four ladies – the OG Sex and the City, if you will – may have had more miles on their engines and lines on their faces than Carrie and her crew but there was nothing these silver-coiffed beauties…
I just had to see what all the hoop-la was about. Below is my personal opinion of the highly controversial Cuties – now streaming on Netflix. But don’t worry – no spoilers in case you plan on watching it yourself. Despite the simple yet provocative plot – there is a lot going on within this…
