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// Crunchy Baked Cod

The intention was to add more varietal fish to our weekly menu this year, and so far so good. We're embracing more nourishing bites. The last time I made some crunchy cod was via deep frying in healthier light olive oil - but still frying. This time I wanted to achieve as close as possible results with baking and was happy with the ending with another surprize round already on our menu game for next month. However, as much as I love a nicely done boneless fleshy cod, I've always found it a challenging fish to deeply infuse some rich flavour, without it falling apart in some way. My middle sister Jan agrees and she's the real chef of the family, so this has to be true. And that will be my focus with this flaky white cold water fish moving forward and trying new seasonings and blends. This was a tasty start. We enjoyed it with the lovely Lola, and dare I say it, it was even more delicious the next morning for our later a.m. breakfast, Lola included. #yum Happiness is... :) Have a fun and safe Winter-Spring Break next week. ~xx

// The Tuesday Six, Plus...

... shares Diane von Furstenberg in her inspiring online MasterClass. With spring now fast approaching (in 10 days!), there is this universal feel of renewal and sunny disposition to try something new, learning savvy tips from the masters in their field. More recent loved reads, finds, and fun indulgences from around the web. Hello Tuesday...

 

...  For the love of flight: The Double Sunrise, #tissues - thanks Sam! :)

...  Coronavirus: The facts, and how to protect ourselves.

...  Connecting with our kids by speaking their love language.

...  Map of areas most often missed during handwashing. *

...  Currently enjoying these self-care picks: here,  here, and here.

...  Weaknesses, weaknesses, and a very hearty cheers! to Deb.

 

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// All The Friday Feels

The things we do after dark... :) Happy Friday! Prints by the lovely Abbie Paulhus that make me smile from the inside out. Have a fun weekend and enjoy something that makes your brain cells dance. I'm looking forward to a coconut milk tasting with three new-to-me brands, making another small batch of coconut ice cream (our new favourite)— playing around with the recipe #wild-child-moments, and slumbering in with another slooow-winter-series. The tropics are winning... *Clocks spring forward an hour this Sunday, so we have to make it count!

// Hello March!~: Sweet Little Constants

{pretty winter foliage rooted in the snow; heading to a favourite chocolate shop with the promise of some marzipan}

 

The slower, lethargic tail end of winter moods arrived this past weekend, and in addition to sleeping in, afternoon naps became a necessary reality. It could also be an over 50 thing with alllll the 'physiology' that occurs during that decade. And we happily succumbed to it. Balance at its best, even with lots planned. It is what it is... :) This week will be a catch-up of sorts with household regulars...  already in progress with the renewed energy of a five year old. When it's time to rest, it's time to rest. Don't even think of fighting it. And with that we entered March with some sweet little constants that have me thinking of new things to perhaps try. Have a lovely beginning of Spring as 'she' approaches. Spring is always a lady: fresh, bud-ful and ever effervescent. Happy and safe travels this month... ~x

// Coconut Ice Cream

One could say, "For those days when you want the 'colada' before the 'piña', or when you just want to stay put in the cozy comforts of winter living, while still keeping a connection to island life—, or even to include a quiet, lazy day (or hour) with a new edition of a loved mag or curious new book, a familiar fluffed throw, and blank moments, because they too are important pieces of our balancing act." This is the flavour to take that needed time-out and to just be: the casual Coconut Ice Cream. A fresh, light and breezy, no eggs, at-home make and indulgence. Late winter meets early summer? Easy recipe included after the jump. And three lovelies from our workweek: here, here (funny truth!), and also here (as promised), to go. :) Have a restful sleep-in weekend. ~xx

// Tales of Winter

Enjoying my fair share of late winter (February 2020) photos from errand travels...