suzette roberts

// Black Grape Sorbet

Seedless black grapes are my easy favourite as our vibrant summer fruits begin waning with fall now just around the corner. I often rinse and freeze them for simple snacking and our movie nights. And now this delicious and refreshing summer-fall sorbet has been brought to luxurious life: Black Grape Sorbetto. In praise of our lovely black grapes! 🍇

// Maple-Glazed Bacon Wrapped Chicken

This month in chicken... Warm and flavourful bites from our smaller indoor oven, baking away as we enjoy 'other lovelies' of life? A tender, juicy, and filling main that's ready in 45 minutes (or less) to your preference...

// Recent Reads, Laughs, and Little Pleasures...

And I'd add to that, kind communication with each other. It's amazing how a day can go from waking-up-fabulous, to 'unhinged', to absolutely wonderful!, and within hours, all because of gracious communication with each other, and our confidence with the behind-the-scenes. No apprehensions or anxieties necessary. We're thankful for those who have, and continue to be there. It's been a fully-loaded 2020 for most as we now reflect on the year that was, and begin looking ahead to 2021. Hands down, count ourselves truly blessed when in good health, have our go-to Brilliants, and are happily engaged in work we enjoy. Life is indeed a gift. More recent and loved reads, fun finds, and little gifted treats...

 

...  Kim Keever: Painting in water. Feels like dancing in slow motion. #9 :)

...  "Life is always now."

...  Did a lot of this this year. Can you relate?

...  Beating the cold and sparking curiosity.

...  Gifts for her: Winter Pine xo, Osmanthus blossom, and colourblock warmth.

...  And sometimes, we just want the best Yukon mashed potatoes.

 

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// Suzette By The Sea (cocktail)

Hello October! and happy Friday. So far, so good... 'Making the most of some fresh and fragrant leftover rosemary (derived from the Latin words, "ros" (meaning "dew"), and "marinus" (meaning "sea") — "dew of the sea".), for the win. Where my favourite wildchild drink meets the salty mist of the sea. No regrets, absolutely none. Have a fun weekend. :)  ~xx

// Sweet Thai Chili Beef

Given the choice: chicken, fish, or beef (famous on-repeat words), our testosterone-fueled coffin-dodgers (his words, not mine), would without hesitation say, "Beef baby," while we ladies slowly savour our well-done grilled salmon in greater attempts to keep up with our wonder boys. This is true, and I'm still trying to keep up. A little beef once weekly is always a great idea to boost the bod with heading into and through our winters, and especially when most grains and beans are best left on the shelf in your world. A beef burger usually does the trick for us, but sometimes it's nice to take the scenic garden route with a more 'involved' and full of happening flavour dish, giving the serious steak a little time-out. This warm and indulgent Sweet Thai Chili Beef is a loved go-to every other month or so. 'Hope you had a good week, and here's to a delicious weekend. ~xx