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// Have a Beautiful Mother's Day Weekend!~

When are we ladies most likely to baby-sip our a.m. coffee (or tea) all the way into that 5 pm hour (past our weekday 1 pm joy)??? On our later sleep-in weekends, of course. And this comedy-crime-mystery delivers the just-right light, fun and breezy weekend balance. Happy Mother's Day! to all our Moms, Moms-to-be, Moms-in-spirit, and Caregivers, always at it-- even when striking a match feels imminent...

// Have a Peaceful Weekend.~

'Easily a month I can live with, on repeat, for the rest of my magical life. What a lovely step away and escape to regroup and refuel with our new blossoms and buds, —all while wrapping up a plethora of paper for our longer term. I didn't plan it, but needed it and feel so much the better for it. A month of calm, quiet, and cordial engagement will never be overrated. The many shades of a month that was after the jump... Have a loving weekend. ~xx

// The Tuna Melt!

Tried it, loved it! A simple go-to classic, spruced up and tweaked just a teeny tiny bit for more cozy at-home dining. Variations on the tuna became a serious thing this month which resurrected memories of Rachmaninoff's 'Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini' and it's been grand, as in, delicious in every way, savouring each bite. Tuna (fresh steaks, jarred or canned) makes for an easy and filling breakfast, lunch, and even dinner protein, especially on solo days to suit our own condiment style and taste. I too stocked up on our favourite grocery store tuna at the beginning of the pandemic last spring... and continue to replenish as needed. 'Tempted by David Lebovitz's Tuna Melt glory, and his "But neither of those are deal-breakers and honestly, it’s a Tuna Melt" line, which made me laugh— I indulged with layering two loves: tuna and a fun cheese, with what I already had in-house. No missing out here...

// Pan-Seared Balsamic Chicken

It's really happening with the chicken this year and I'm head over heels with it. New recipes, and keeping it simple with one skillet, pot, pan, or in-the-oven casserole. Makes very good sense this side and I'm sure on your end too. The biggest win here is in the overnight marinade — don't miss it. Less in terms of bowls used, but never when it comes to juicy flavour and taking the time to relax and enjoy each and every tangy bite. The next day warm up for lunch may even take you over the edge... We started this series two weeks ago (and are already deeply invested), with beings fans of this oldie, (the days of Mr. Big). haha Have a safe, sane, and savoury weekend. Thanks everybody. ~xx

// Garlic Roasted Carrots

Pretty much the only way the boys and I will have our carrots (when not in a flavourful soup of some kind, or finely shredded in a potato salad, or dipped raw in an onslaught of creamy dressing). 'Hard to resist a couple slices right out of the hot oven (above). Rest well, and exhale some more. The week that was... :) Simple recipe notes after the jump... ~xx