Hello! I’m Jane.

This blog is about the little daily things that keep me active and inspired in my seventies. I definitely take each day as it comes and try to live in the moment.

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Scottish Oat Scones

On a dark November day these Scottish Oat Scones are like an old friend - familiar, comforting, and easy.

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Butterscotch Peaches

What do you do if you have a bowlful of ripe farmers’ market peaches? For an over-the-top solution to this not so terrible problem I suggest this recipe for Butterscotch Peaches by Celia Barbour at the New York Times Cooking app.

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Kale Salad

I was not a huge fan of kale salad until I tried this recipe and experienced, as the French say, a coup de foudre (fell in love).

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Beer Bread

This quickbread recipe is from one of my favourite cookbook authors, Ina Garten - you may have heard of her😉.

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Homemade Granola

I’ve been making, and eating, granola for breakfast for at least 30 years. My favourite procedure is to add sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and banana in various combinations.

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Pizza for Two

Looking for an easy, delicious and semi-healthy lunch for two? I try to have the ingredients for this pizza on hand so I can whip up a hot meal on demand.

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House Dressing

The recipe for the vinaigrette that is a staple in my refrigerator has a bit of a back story.

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Banana Bread

My recipe for Banana Bread came from a former next door neighbour, an older lady who always dressed impeccably, even to weed her garden. I sat in her kitchen one day and watched her grate a large pile of orange rind for this recipe. I think she cheated and used more than one orange!

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Chocolate Oatmeal Brownies

This is one of my all-time favourite desserts. I dupe myself into believing it is a healthy option because of the oatmeal. (It’s actually not because of the butter and sugar😉)

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Easy Peasy Pasta

Okay I admit it, now and then I do enjoy scrolling aimlessly through social media sites - the recipes, the home decor, the fashion - it’s all fun to discover and be inspired.

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Rhubarb Pie

At last week’s family dinner, my son requested I make one of his favourite desserts, rhubarb pie. “Mom, it’s spring, isn’t rhubarb in season now?” he said. Yes, the weather is definitely warming up. Rhubarb pie is easy to make and is indeed delicious, especially with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. How could I say no?

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Food Glorious Food

Nobody’s perfect (except maybe my dental hygienist who never eats sweets!) So yes, I bake and eat cookies, cakes, squares, scones, and being the carb queen that I am, my favourite, bread.

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Table for One

Most nights I cook dinner at home just for me. Rarely I will get takeout (sushi - yum) but generally I’m not a fan of restaurant meals unless it’s a special place.

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Peanut Butter Cookies

I’ve been making these treats for many years, ever since my kids were small and I received a free Quaker Oats cook book (pamphlet really) in the mail. Full name The Quaker Oats Wholegrain Cookbook. My copy has been taped together and is missing the cover’s front corner. The pages are stained with age and splattered ingredients, but in a good way!

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