suzette roberts

// Fall Foliage in Flux

Three days ago, on Thanksgiving Day-- having an outdoor foliage moment. 'Always so beautiful. And you can click within the image to 'magnify the moment' if you'd like. :)

 

 

 

// Things that make you go, "Eeek!"

 

All part of the life well-lived they say...

 

 

// Nutmeg Ice Cream

From the Moluccas, Spice Islands of Indonesia, and our West Indies (primarily Grenada), our warm, aromatic and slightly sweet-tasting nutmeg, made 'her' way into my never-a-dull-moment dreams one winter night. And I was curious, and thought it would be a fun idea to bring this flavourful spice I without hesitation always add to our fall custards and eggnogs, to a fuller, never-a-dull-moment when awake reality too. It's said that back in ancient times, the Greek and Romans used nutmeg as a 'brain tonic' with it being known to act as an adaptogen (a calm, sleep-inducing sedative, or a mood elevating stimulant), according to the body's needs. This is true. The first of three holiday frozen flavours: Nutmeg Ice Cream. I love its simple earthy appeal and the mellow warmth it generates within, all within that first 'magical' scoop. Can we ever call ice cream magical? For ice cream lovers, this is a happy no-brainer. :) More behind the scenes beginning moments after the jump... Thanks everybody, and have a relaxing Thanksgiving weekend. ~xx

 

// Recent Reads, Finds, and Such...

October truly started off with a huge and happy bang(!), and we're very grateful for all of it. Recent reads, new finds, and old favourites we're currently loving, in addition to being buried in a new chocolate slim cake recipe, coming soon... 

 

...  Calm and energizing(!) morning stretches I've been thoroughly enjoying.

...  So true-- "Nature is what keeps us alive." 

...  Currently loving this moisturizing and softer tone lipstick for fall.

...  "The Seas are rising, and so are they..."

...  In bold praise of flirting with our spouse. :)

...  And, more warm-body eats for our holiday weekend.

 

>>> Plus... 

// From the Weekend

A pop of pretty colour from an afternoon stroll through our neighbourhood. Click within the image to 'maximize the moment' if you'd like. #blooming

 

 

// And That's Just Lovely!

Have you seen this funny video Guys? It made me laugh, instantly, when I first saw it a couple months ago while away from the blog-- and I'm still laughing... A Vancouver man dances through the crosswalk strutting his stuff, carry-bag and all. Indeed, he has the right-of-way. :) More smiles for our Monday after the jump... Good morning! and have a great week everybody.