suzette roberts

// Coconut Chicken Curry

Tip-toeing my way into our earthy fall eats... We sure enjoy our spicy curries and curry dishes, and the varieties out there are endless with the altering blends of spices and herbs. You really have to play around with extra seasoning touches to the final pot to suit your taste. Some curries are more potent than others. I used a milder curry powder here with being out of my island go-to. One thing I love adding to any curry dish is a pinch of cumin as it enhances the curry flavour yielding a more well-rounded bite. This Coconut Chicken Curry is a simple and super-easy every-season-must-have actually, with the varying coconut milk add giving it more warmth and depth. I'll take you along both the traditional and coconut milk add style I do with this recipe. Served with our loved Yukon Gold Baked Potatoes and half of an avocado for some cozy on-the-ranch farmer feels...

// Blueberry Blackberry Bake

If nothing else, do ensure your fair share of dessert this long weekend— and hopefully a warm one with a chilled whipped topping for a fun balance. Fresh, juice-bursting market blueberries and blackberries with a light and nutty crumbly topping for our holiday dessert: Blueberry Blackberry Bake. Gently rinsed berries and clean fingers do all of the work, practically...  so while Mr. Turkey/Roast does 'his' thing in the oven, you can layer this just-right (not too sweet), the berries are in charge bake, on a side counter with the kids. They may even take over once they see the ingredients and recipe card out on display.😇 "Nana, I'm doing adding." :) Have no fear; keep a watchful eye. :) 'Looking forward to streaming this new release too. Have a safe and wildly-playful Thanksgiving weekend, at home! ~xx

// 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

// Sautéed Cabbage with Prosciutto and Toasted Walnuts

Hello Autumn!, and we are definitely stepping outside at 9:31 a.m. EDT to gracefully welcome 'her' this morning. Fall is also your season (even if you're a summer-born water-baby) when you delight in golden-edges (our leaves), slow, thoughtful and transporting reads, and of course, warm, flavourful and filling dishes with our slow-arriving, maybe I'll give them a break from the frosty-feels today, chilly weather. This past summer I indulged in Dr. Gundry's Podcast with wanting to explore a quiet online self-improvement class and staying indoors (for the most part). Already well known to many around the world, I've been reaping and enjoying the youthful benefits of his savvy and very practical advice towards better health for those of us with food allergies (and even without come to think of it). A recent favourite is Dr. Gundry's Sautéed Cabbage, a simple, delicious and very filling dish for lunch, dinner and even some breakfast warmth. Definitely Mother Autumn approved. Have a safe and lovely fall season. More after the    jump. ~xx

// Apple Cider Glazed Shrimp

I'm thinking... we could see snowflakes this side before leaving September. Such lovely chilled evenings, and now our days. A few summers ago, five, maybe six— my sister Jan and I decided to sip our way through the world of summer ciders which soon became a thing on our Saturdays, trying a new label each week. There are so many loves out there, and varietal loves too, and we each have our own signature favourites, to this very day. I've yet to waver from my all-time favourite, Somersby Apple Cider for its 'thru and thru' mellow note and finish, and will without hesitation alternate with our Carlsberg Canada label, depending on inventory. This summer I decided to add it to another love from 'under the sea'— our shrimp, and was glad I did. All done in an oven-safe cast-iron skillet that goes from the stove top to the larger oven and while we're at it... as long as it takes, but really this is an easy and minimal time investment dish. Enjoy the sweet apple cider kick. So delish! More after the jump... ~xx