Seasons Greetings to you all. It is finally here, our time for our winter solstice celebrations, whatever you call them. Many different people, many different celebrations, but they all celebrate the love and togetherness that this season brings to our hearts! Fill your hearts with joy and carry that with you throughout the new year!
This past year has been a very full one and fortunately for us at The Nest, a more abundant year in many ways. We have enjoyed some lovely new friends as well as welcoming back some of our friends from previous visits. Thank you all for gracing us with your presence and we look forward to your return in the coming years.
This year we have had some scrap booking groups in and I must admit that these ladies are certainly dedicated to the craft. They are turning out some amazing creations for their families to cherish for generations to come. Well done gals!!
We have cut down our tree from our good friends place last weekend and yesterday we finally put on the decorations. This year I have cleared out the boxes and said goodbye to those decorations that are no longer together enough to put on the tree or no longer able to be pieced back together. It was a sad goodbye but the time had come. (sniff)
I have most of my shopping completed, yeah, without too much thinking this year. How are you making out with your list? Stumped by anyone for this year? Why not give a Robins' Nest Gift Certificate for a retreat or a day spa? Give me a call at 705-639-2284 or email me for rates and availability!
Hint of the Month:
Here is a recipe for cooking carrots that you might want to try this holiday season.
Carrot Ribbons with Cashews
1 1/2 lbs. carrots
1/2 c. unsalted whole cashews
3 tbsp. unsalted butter
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon plus 1 stick
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp cardamon plus 4 pods
Cut carrot ribbons using a peeler down the length of the carrot.
Toast the cashews in a 2 quart sauce pan over medium heat until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Add the butter, onion, ginger and salt and cook, stirring occasionally until the onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add the carrots and remaining spices and 1 tbsp water. Cook, covered for 5 minutes then remove the whole spices, toss in the cashews and serve hot.
There are no upcoming events this month. January and February are booking up so if you are interested in a Winter Wonderland Get Away,drop me a line to find out availability.
Showing posts with label preparing for winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label preparing for winter. Show all posts
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Changes
I can't believe that it has been so long since I last blogged! I was full of promise when I started and then, what is the saying, life gets in the way!
Yes, there are changes happening so quickly. Autumn is here with a blast in her full glory! The leaves are falling faster every day and we can't see the grass for them.
This is a time for preparing for the long short days of winter. A time for getting all of the outside work done. A time for cleaning out the garderns, raking the leaves, wrapping the shrubs, getting the wood ready for the fires, caulking the leaks around windows and doors and many other tasks. But what about preparing ourselves for the winter? What do we need to do before we enter the time of introspection and dreams?
Most of us know that the winter is a time of putting on extra weight with the period of lesser activity, so why don't we start to help our bodies by making a plan to eat healthy and well during the winter? Why don't we start to help our bodies by making a plan to get more exercise? The exercise doesn't have to be outside if you're not a winter fan. There are lots of indoor groups that can help keep you fit from dancing, bowling, exercise classes, swimming and the list goes on.
Let's make a plan to eat more of the great root veggies that we have available to us. Let's watch the starches and chose to eat wisely.
I have changed my eating style to my advantage, a weight loss and much better cholesterol results because of it. I am committed to continue with what I have been doing to become a healthier and happier person in the spring!
Just a thought!
Yes, there are changes happening so quickly. Autumn is here with a blast in her full glory! The leaves are falling faster every day and we can't see the grass for them.
This is a time for preparing for the long short days of winter. A time for getting all of the outside work done. A time for cleaning out the garderns, raking the leaves, wrapping the shrubs, getting the wood ready for the fires, caulking the leaks around windows and doors and many other tasks. But what about preparing ourselves for the winter? What do we need to do before we enter the time of introspection and dreams?
Most of us know that the winter is a time of putting on extra weight with the period of lesser activity, so why don't we start to help our bodies by making a plan to eat healthy and well during the winter? Why don't we start to help our bodies by making a plan to get more exercise? The exercise doesn't have to be outside if you're not a winter fan. There are lots of indoor groups that can help keep you fit from dancing, bowling, exercise classes, swimming and the list goes on.
Let's make a plan to eat more of the great root veggies that we have available to us. Let's watch the starches and chose to eat wisely.
I have changed my eating style to my advantage, a weight loss and much better cholesterol results because of it. I am committed to continue with what I have been doing to become a healthier and happier person in the spring!
Just a thought!
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