Creative Adventurez and Findz

This is a painting my mom painted when I was about 4 years old. It has been in our lives for a long time. She painted this in oils as a representation of a Mandala.It was orginally in our house in West Vancouver. Later, it was on the side of the house in Roberts Creek and we took it down when we started the renovation on the house. We put it on the shed and it looked good in the garden. But recently I thought maybe it was time to let it go.  Norma and Kathy have always really loved that painting and mom said if they could get it off the wall they could take it. Why they didn't I am not sure? So the time felt right that I could let it go and give it to them this weekend. It was a bit of a surprise to Norm. It isn't easy to surprise him but I think he was happy.I know they will treasure it and I can go see it whenever. Right?!                        ...

 Banana Kidney Bean Soup This recipe is an adaptation of a favourite recipe by James Barber. His is a Black Bean Banana Soup and mine is a Banana Kidney Bean soup with a variety of veggies. Ingredients include 1 onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves 1 banana chopped 1 tomato chopped 2 potatoes chopped 2 carrots chopped 1/4 a yellow pepper chopped 1/2 a yam chopped Spices add to your preference (around 1/2 to 1 tsp.) Cumin Curry 1/2 tsp. Masala 1/2 tsp Red chili pepper flakes Oregano or Italian spices Veggie boullion Kidney beans one can (make sure to drain and wash) Directions put oil in pot add ingredients in order let them fry. Add water so the veggies don't stick to the bottom. Add spices, beans and then add 8 cups of water plus veggie boullion. Cook until it is ready.  1. Chopped ingredients 2. Add spices 3.Veggies Cooking 4.Water and beans added. Let is cook until all veggies cooked and tastes great. (Over an hour) This is a yummy wholesome meal that can b...