Friendly Friday Photo Challenge – Comfort Food

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Sandy for hosting this week’s Friendly Friday Photo Challenge

Comfort foods during COVID-19 have caused me to gain at least six pounds. Despite walking an average 13 000 steps a day comfort foods which are high in carbs are my downfall.

My husband, when he’s feeling okay, has found a renewed love of cooking. I don’t complain and I enjoy what he prepares immensely. The best meals are the ones we work on together. Here are some of my favourite comfort foods that we’ve enjoyed over the last 10 weeks.

Raisin Scones

Homemade Bread

Roast Pork and Mashed Cauliflower

Homemade Pizza

Lemon Pasta with Pancetta

Cowboy Cookies

Breakfast made by Kevin (vegetable hash under a fried egg)

New Flower (May 9, 2020) – Purple Tulip

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Mama Cormier

A Day Late – My Last Square for April

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Becky B for hosting Square Tops for the month of April

My last contribution is my little knitted friend sitting on top of the books I need to read.

Day 27 – Favourite Toy

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Leanne Cole for hosting the 30 Day at Home Challenge

All my favourite toys from childhood are gone. I once asked my mother what happened to our toys and she very matter of factly said that we weren’t playing with them anymore so she threw them away. I remember being somewhat shocked but on the other hand my mother did not like clutter and the decorations around the house were very minimal.

Decades ago I started collecting teddy bears. The collection grew very quickly when people learned of my new found hobby. Many of those bears have been put aside and only my favourite are now on display.

Day 26 – Books Waiting to be Read

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Leanne Cole for hosting the 30 Day at Home Challenge

I thought I would get a lot of reading done during this pandemic but I seem to be busy doing other things, like baking, cleaning, blogging, playing piano, making art, walking the dog, connecting on-line through WhatsApp, Zoom and House Party and watching TV. I better get busy because I have to read at least one of these books before May 8 which is when our next on-line book club meeting is.

The first set of books are some of my art reference books, which I look at periodically.

Day 24 – Through Glass

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Leanne Cole for hosting the 30 Day at Home Challenge

I use these little jars of water for my watercolour painting. To add a little interest I put a touch of paint in two of the jars for the second and third photo.

Day 23 – Food

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Leanne Cole for hosting the 30 Day at Home Challenge

On day 23 my husband and I were inspired by Jamie Oliver’s 30 Minute Meals and together we made a wonderful meal for the two of us. It consisted of a Wacky Summer Pasta, Arugula and Watercress Salad with Warm Pancetta and a Pear Meringue Tart.

Day 22 – Bubbles

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Leanne Cole for hosting the 30 Day at Home Challenge

Taking photos of bubbles is not an easy task. Leanne has a beautiful shot on her site and clearly she set it up very professionally. I, on the other hand, photographed the only bubbles in my house at the moment and they came from the kitchen sink.

Day 20 – From My Front Door

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Mama Cormier

….thanks to Leanne Cole for hosting the 30 Day at Home Challenge

Not the best photo but it was cold and windy and I didn’t want to spend too much time outside trying to get the best shot.

Day 21 – Today’s Dinner

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Mama Cormier

…thanks to Leanne Cole for hosting the 30 Day at Home Challenge

Today’s theme is What’s for Dinner? I didn’t see this prompt until just now but luckily we took photos of our dinner because it was pizza night at Chez Cormier and we like to share with our family. Unfortunately this year we’re only able to share from a distance with photos.