suzette roberts

// 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

// Dreamy (Work From Home) Lounge Wear

Rules of disengagement we have no problems following: "Stay home Folks"; "Hunker down"; "We have to stay the course." 2021 is already slated to be another huge work-from-home year where gentle and cozy self-care will be right up there too. As someone who've always worked from home in one way or another, it's a dream come true, and I'm so grateful for all the quiet and aesthetic luxuries of it. It's also where I can indulge in my favourite behind-the-scenes pieces (with making breakfast, to working and then tossing together a quick lunch, more working, and into longer dinner preps). Currently loving (and on weekly rotation), these soft and super-relaxing all-day comforts...

 

      Find them here: 01. / 02. (top here) / 03. / 04. / 05. / 06. / 07. / and 08.

 

 

// Favourite 'After-the-Party' Skillet Chicken

January always feels like a 'thawing-out' kind of month (after all the holiday sugar, gluten, alcohol, and dairy-ful indulgences) even while we're low-key at home. I enjoyed two whole slices of the most delicious (and yet super-light) cake over the holidays and I'm already looking forward to mastering its gluten-free version this year. Right right now though, when we need that good meat protein (because tofu, beans, eggplant, corn and such are so off the table in more ways than one), this is my getting back on track go-to re-balancer. Quick, easy, and full of juicy flavour for dinner, lunch, and even next-day breakfast. Works like a charm every time, and keeps our energy levels up and going with the right balance of sides. January should never be a drag. Simple recipe after the jump... ~xx

// Recent Reads, Finds, and Little Pleasures

Good morning, and hello Tuesday. Lighter reads, notes and finds from around the web I've been indulging in for my/our own inner calm, and regrouping moments with all the 'goings on' around us these days. And it's been quite tremendous. Stay safe and well, and let's make rest a high priority.

 

...  These sunburst slices are speaking my language.

...  On scheduling more downtime for our brain.

...  Alphabet games for kids of all ages.

...  The key to a good life.

...  Currently loving this face moisturizer for winter, our boys included.

...  I'm a fan of Stella Parks and love her no-eggs winter treat.

 

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// The 4-Egg Scramble

Over our break, we enjoyed quite a bit of this guy (CTV's Drama Channel had a month long marathon from dawn 'til dusk), and had a good laugh. Sometimes I wanted to bend him over and let him have it with his outrageous shenanigans, and other times I wanted to hug him and say, "Aww pussycat, so. much. pressure." :) It happens. 2021 is already on its true path and there's nothing like a high-energy 5 year to indulge the wildchild 5 herself. For slower re-grouping moments there's easy breakfast, or brunch, or later lunch eggs... ~xx