suzette roberts

// 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

// Coming Up Roses {in Sweet Little Moments}

{my welcome to fall after 7 "ahhh" moment, (daytime too! from the inner-lid :)) with working behind the scenes: Humble Bee's Rose and Sandalwood wood planter candle; pure exotic oils, and hand poured with love right here in Toronto; #bliss; thanks Natalie!}

 

We treasure our coming-up-roses days, hours, and even minutes these days. They have a much deeper meaning and special-ness to them and we are grateful for all the love that surrounds us each and every day in so many varied ways. More relaxing moments that elevated our days and evenings this month after the jump. Have a smooth and peaceful week. ~x

// 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

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

The commercials that continue to make me laugh... :) A few recent reads, loves, and currents I've been enjoying during September—  in addition to slower sips of my a.m. coffee into our noon hour, (Yes!, that one, first, and only cup of coffee for the day); 'something about these slower sips :) ...

 

...  Under Pohutukawa: A forest sanctuary :) in Auckland, New Zealand.

...  The intelligence of trees.

...  Why our kids are obsessed with cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

...  10 Ways to find stillness in turbulent times.

...  Explore your magic with fresh balsam, smoky pines, and birch bark.

...  And, it always comes back to the wholesome and hearty chicken for fall.

 

>>> Plus...

// 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