Awesome FONTS... and they are FREE

Was surfing one of my latest addictions last night, FOOD Gawker and ran across someone just like me.. a Foodie and a Scrapbookie junkie all rolled into one!  The difference? Amanda makes FONTS, tons and tons of fantastic HANDWRITING fonts....  you can even have your handwriting turned into a digital font FOR FREE!

I love it.. totally love it! Go check out Amanda's site... grab some fonts, and while you are downloading, check out some of her recipes!  There is one for BLONDIES, that sounds just incredible!  and then, while the Blondies are baking, take a LOOK at her Scraproom...  WOW is all I can say! 

Speaking of FOOD... well, I signed up to get the daily Menu's from Ruby Watch Co.  They sound delicious...wonder what it will be tomorrow?

DINNER AT RUBY WATCHCO

  

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9TH

CHILLED PINK SHRIMP & WATERMELON SALAD

The New Farms’ Spicy Asian Greens Mix,

Avocado, Pickled Red Onions,

 Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

SLOW ROASTED LEG OF LAMB, GRILLED LAMB KEBABS

 WITH BBQ LAMB SPARERIBS

Elmira Tomato, Zucchini & Feta Orzo,

 Roasted Garlic, Lemon & Oregano Pesto,

Cucumber Salad “Tzatziki Style”, Grilled Pita Bread

BLUE ERMITE

Radicchio, Crispin Apple & Raisin Slaw

DETOUR ESPRESSO AFFOGATO

ED’S REAL SCOOP VANILLA ICE CREAM

Bailey’s Caramel Sauce with Chocolate Chip Biscotti

It's Monday....

Yesterday was Monday, and that meant burger night.  I had planned on making these tasty sounding Greek Lamb Burgers,  but instead had a cold Roasted Chicken Chef Salad and Garlic Cheese bread.  I do plan on making the burgers NEXT week, and though I would share anyways.   I've got quite a collection to try this summer!   Lot's of fun. 

Greek Lamb Burgers

1 pound lamb (ground)
1 small onion (finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 teaspoon oregano
1 tablespoon dill (chopped)
1 tablespoon mint (chopped)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
salt and pepper to taste
4 buns (I used whole wheat, or pitas)
lettuce
tomatoes (slices)
tzatziki
feta (crumbled)

Directions:
1. Mix the lamb, onion, garlic, oregano, dill, mint, lemon zest, salt and pepper in a bowl.
2. Form Patties with the mixture.
3. Grill, broil or pan fry the patties.
4. Assemble burgers.

Today was my day off, did lot's of odds n' ends.  Weeded the back yard, and cleaned the kitchen,  made chicken vegetable soup and I may make some muffins.. if I don't run out of steam.

I also booked dinner at this fantastic sounding new restaurant in Toronto.  It's called Ruby Watch Co.  Chef Lynn Crawford (formerly of the Four Seasons) is the owner and chef, and it's sounds, well, fantastic. We're booked in with friends.... June 24th, can't wait. 

We are off  to Little League tonight, ... both Jacob and Jonathan are playing... Tues & Thursday all summer so I've gotta be ready EARLY and I have to make a few cards this afternoon.

I was cruising the Magenta Stamps site for some inspiration, and  I came across this card that I particularly liked.  It can be used for so many occassions.. I'm off to case it!   If you're like me, and often need a "jumping off point, you should think about using SKETCHES.  Many sites have them... here's one from Magenta.

Sticking to a routine!

I'm hoping that sticking to a routine for household and everyday life will allow me more time to play, with my kids, in my garden and in my craft room!     Anyways,  it was Kebab night.. my first test of my new themed menu.... I wanted to start simple, so I went with this Souvlaki Style Lamb, something the kids would all like (I hoped), that was easy to put together (it definitely was) and that would taste good (it did, but would be better overnight).   I served it with coucous with peas and sauteed onions, tzatziki, and warmed pita bread.  Everyone had their favourite part of the meal, but everyone ATE it... so that's a good thing.

After dinner I decided to FINALLY finish this card that I have been working on for DAYS!  It's not even that complicated, and in the end, I wish I had coloured the bear in as if he was a person, so more skin toned, but I wanted to FINISH something for a change.  I got this High Hopes Stamp from a cute on-line store called Stamp and Create, which is run by Lacey Stephens.  She's a GREAT cardmaker, has an excellent blog and runs a nice online store.  I hadn't bought any stamps in a while so I treated myself a while back.  I also ordered some charms and some Shimmerz  Hadn't tried the Shimmerz until tonight, and I like it.  I used the Silver Bells  for the Knights armour, gives a nice sheen, but I wish it had been just a bit more transparent so the colour of the Copics would have shown through more... anyways, here it is... I think it's very "current" with all the How to Train your Dragon stuff that's out these days.

Now, let's see if I can make a LAYOUT to share!

Lara