suzette roberts

// Naked Mocaccino Ice Cream

It feels like our uninhibited morning espresso or coffee moment, meeting that tempting square of after-lunch dark chocolate, for dessert. And the poetry behind it makes it that more inviting... For weeks now I've been enjoying little nibbles of a vanilla-infused dark chocolate (which I keep in the refrigerator), and so in demand these days that our grocery store is now out of stock! for the first time ever since I began shopping there six years ago. 'Out of stock' is another new norm these days and evidently I'm not the only one soothing thyself avec le chocolat...

// Can You... Guess That Movie?

Tobin and Matt are unexpectedly on-the-run...

Tobin: "She know what you do for a living?

            The girl on the phone.

           It was a girl, wasn't it?

          Maybe it was a guy.

      I don't know

            I don't judge." :)

 

Our movies (many loved repeats included), and other adult 'cinematics' continue to entertain us on the daily. And while many of us will veer towards the more lighthearted comedies and romance to help with balancing anxieties, there's lots to be said with the understated funnies embedded within our loved dramas, thrillers, and even spooks. As we get our heads into these stories on screen, they have a way of tucking our minds into the moment. Can you guess these favourites from their savvy lines? I've linked the movie within the line itself. Think it out, make a guess, and then check your guess. Hint: There are no cowboy movies in this line-up...

// Bacon & Egg McGriddle

Cozying up with our comfort foods. Where our lazy weekend breakfast moments meet mid-week dinner do's and other as-you-like-it joys. An en route favourite (when it existed) was McDonald's Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Blueberry McGriddle Breakfast Sandwich — and crazily enough, every now and again I do ask for it (just in case it's hidden somewhere in their back oven)... the all-in-one warm blueberry muffin sandwich bun filled with crispy bacon!, eggs, and cheese, with a drizzle of sweet maple syrup. With most of us now hanging out at home 24/7, minus our every other week grocery or pharmacy top-ups, as needed, I can't help wondering—

// At-Home Beauty: Spring Nail Colours

In-between our playful in and out of closets hide n' seek moments (some kids never really grow up), there will be more. than. enough. time. for our relaxing and balancing at-home solo self-care rituals, and in 'slo-mo' too — which also bring an added lift. Currently wearing with this protective base and looking forward to sunny coral for our warmer spring days ahead. Plus a few beauty links from around the web...

 

♫ Music from our weekend...

Kool & Klean - Defying Gravity

 

...  Spring/summer nail trends happening right now. #16 :)

...  Should I cancel my current nail/ hair appointment? Yes! - DIY.

...  Healthy nail care tips. #14 has yet to happen.

...  On rotation with this weekly ultra-hydrating and exfoliating hand scrub.

...  11 Foods that actually improve nail health.

...  A daily nourishing cuticle oil. Also here.

...  And, "We don't set out to save the world; we set out to wonder how other people are doing and to reflect on how our actions affect other people's hearts."

 

 

// Hello Spring! Embracing Our New Normal

{lighter lunch: homemade barbecued chicken breast from the oven on iceberg lettuce, with a sprinkle of shredded coconut flakes for a little tropical touch}

 

For the 'almost' everyday introvert (does that even exist?), while we revel in things work-from-home or a quiet space as much as possible, and are likely to seriously invest in loved work that allows for such, the deep(er) thinkers we often are makes us worry about everyone, and everything that harms humanity. And it's difficult to flip that switch. Especially during times like this! We had plans to step out and indulge with our late Winter into Spring holiday week this side, but decided against this, battening down our hatches, working and lounging-in (bath bombs, foams, and at-home pedicures included), making all our meals at home, eating healthier and light, staying hydrated, and enjoying our needed share of daily meditation, sun and stretches in our backyard, current ongoings, a new-to-me series,  daily TV Mass,  this documentary, and even this savvy repeat thriller, and our loved Frasier. Like most of you, we're taking it one day at a time...

We can't say thank you enough to our dedicated Medical and Essential Services frontline Teams who continue to risk their lives each and every day to bring our people and countries back to a balanced normal. Only God can see us safely through and out of this world crisis. ~x

// Crunchy Baked Cod

The intention was to add more varietal fish to our weekly menu this year, and so far so good. We're embracing more nourishing bites. The last time I made some crunchy cod was via deep frying in healthier light olive oil - but still frying. This time I wanted to achieve as close as possible results with baking and was happy with the ending with another surprize round already on our menu game for next month. However, as much as I love a nicely done boneless fleshy cod, I've always found it a challenging fish to deeply infuse some rich flavour, without it falling apart in some way. My middle sister Jan agrees and she's the real chef of the family, so this has to be true. And that will be my focus with this flaky white cold water fish moving forward and trying new seasonings and blends. This was a tasty start. We enjoyed it with the lovely Lola, and dare I say it, it was even more delicious the next morning for our later a.m. breakfast, Lola included. #yum Happiness is... :) Have a fun and safe Winter-Spring Break next week. ~xx