suzette roberts

// And That's Just Lovely!

Indeed, more beautiful blues with this loved underwater video via BBC-Earth Documentaries about an amazing little puffer fish capable of creating the most beautiful and elaborate crop circles at the bottom of the ocean. Super cool! And what a hard working little fish he is too! :) More after the jump...

// Suzette's Waldorf-y Holiday Salad

Because, there will be many variations along the way... It's pretty funny at times to reflect on decades past and how our food choices and eating habits have changed/ evolved with new and 'healthier' trends, as they set root in our society. Twenty-five years ago, we had the big, grand rave around brown rice, pilaf, and all things fiber-rich rice with the best of the best root vegetables,-- and from our backyards too if we were really 'getting into it'. I loved the entire idea. And being the curious child back then, I had to try it, and was willing to make some changes to my regular gluten-ful eating style moving forward, if things worked out...

// Holiday Mats (Indoor and Out)

Even with keeping things low-key and quiet this year for the holidays, a colourful seasonal mat really adds a festive lift to the soft and warmer bone eggshell walls within. And, so many of us love having a front door mat on the inside to reap the cheery, mood-elevating hues as often as possible throughout the day,-- as opposed to that a.m. and p.m. exit and entrance moment. A few mats I'm currently loving... 

 

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// About Last Week...

{'really enjoying our backyard these days; favourite hangout spot}

Just a few snaps of the week that was; our very first round of it, and earlier than expected too... Hello Monday(!), and have a good one. :)

// Milk Chocolate Mint Candy Cane Crush Ice Cream

'Tis the approaching season for a touch of mint with our more festive chocolate bites for a refreshing nod to our holidays. For this month's flavour: Milk Chocolate Mint Candy Cane Crush, I sifted rich Dutch-processed cocoa into warm milk and cream for a pure milk chocolate base, and swirled in crushed mini peppermint and spearmint candy canes into the freshly-churned milk chocolate ice cream, before deep freezing. The end result-- an energizing and elevating sensation with and throughout each deep, dark and decadent milk chocolate scoop. Our kids enjoyed the cool crunch within each silky spoon while our adults enjoyed the lighter mellow merriment of their minty moment. More behind-the-scenes beginning photos after the jump... Happy weekend. ~xx

 

// The Tuesday Six, Plus: November's Edition

Where are these days going? They are over in a flash and I'm thinking I need another six hours minimum to do all the things I want to do in any one given day. One thing is for sure, our first serious round of flurries this side and chillier air have me twirling outdoors, and taking it all in, our squirrels included. Fall really is the best season. :) I hope you're enjoying it too. Recent loved reads, finds, and such from around our web...

 

...  Everything adorable and lovely, and there's more... :)

...  The cartoon character that gave a young girl permission to be herself.

...  Currently loving: this cleansing bar, this everyday primer, and fall fragrance.

...  Cultivating curiosity in students.

...  Always hilarious(!), and he's coming back.

...  And, evening dessert realities; it's no joke after 50! #cake

 

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