The town of Wiarton Ontario really is a lovely little spot. I would really enjoy living there, or perhaps one day, retire there. My parents officially live in Wiarton, although they are actually situated quite a distance from the town itself.
I took this photo recently while visiting my parents. A beautiful little harbour isn’t it?
I am trying to get to water as much as possible this summer. That being said, Stuart and I really are “home-bodies” so the thought of doing much travelling is slightly overwhelming, especially with such young children. However, since Guelph is “missing the boat” (hehe!) in the water department, there is really no choice but to travel to find a body of water. Liam’s little splash pool in the back yard isn’t quite cutting it! Luckily, I was raised on Georgian Bay, so I am familiar with the Owen Sound area, and its most beautiful feature, the Bay! I’d love to go more north to explore the shores of Lake Superior one day. I have heard that there are few spots in our province which rival it’s beauty. One day perhaps…for now, we’ll stick to what we know.
To water!
Talk about an intimidating stare…I don’t think anyone could outlast this fellow in a staring contest! 
He was none-the-less very beautiful! Owls are such amazing creatures, they fly silently, they are mysterious and somewhat spooky, yet incredibly majestic. How awesome is nature?!?
Happy Father’s Day Dad! Anyone who knows our family knows that we are an awful lot alike you and I! I remember years ago, one evening when you took me out for a special Chinese Dinner for just the two of us. As we were preparing to leave, the owner of the restaurant told us “there is an old Chinese proverb that says that when a daughter is like her father, she will have a life full of wealth and happiness.” I would have to say that this proverb must be true! I owe much of this “wealth” and the happy life I live to my own parents, and to my Husband, the nurturing and dedicated father of our beautiful children! Thanks so much Dad, and to my babies’ Daddy, Stuart.
Have a wonderful Father’s Day! Please remember to tell your Dad how much you love and appreciate him tomorrow!
Cooking is *not* like baking, in that it is *not* an exact science…if you omit this, or that, or add a new ingredient, your recipe may turn out just as good, if not better than the original! This is something I have learned in the many years I have been cooking it up, and one of the things that makes cooking so great! When friends ask for the recipes I make, I am often not sure that I am giving the recipe exactly as I make it, as I tend to change, and add to my recipes on a regular basis.
This being said, the following recipe is one of my “not exactly exact” recipes, but the garlic and marinating time are the key elements that make it great!
Chicken Souvlaki
3 or 4 Chicken Breasts (cut into cubes)
1/3 Cup Olive Oil
1/3 Cup Lemon Juice
4-5 Cloves Garlic, pressed or minced
1 tsp. Oregano
Marinate the cubed meat in the mixture made from the oil, lemon juice, garlic and oregano. I like to marinate it overnight when possible to allow flavours to permeate the meat. Once marinated, thread meat onto wooden skewers. Microwave the skewers for about 5 minutes, just to ensure they are lightly cooked before transferring them to a hot barbecue. Finish the cooking on the grill for about 5 - 10 minutes, until cooked through, and nicely grilled on all sides! Best served with Greek Potatoes, Salad and Rice. Enjoy!
P.S. You may not want to make this recipe if you are entertaining or going out on a special “date” afterwards. Due to the high garlic content, you may not have any friends left after eating it! 
Even if you have never cooked with tofu before, do not fear, Cat is here to help with an EASY recipe anyone can make! This is a recipe I invented yesterday…it was really quick to do and it has only four ingredients. It was yummy too!
Easy Tofu Lasagna
1 Pkg. Extra Firm Tofu
1 Jar Pasta Sauce
1 Pkg. Frozen Chopped Spinach
1 Cup Shredded Mozarella Cheese
Drain tofu, and cut into 1/4 inch slices. Lightly brown in 1 TBSP. oil. Line shallow baking pan with half of the slices of tofu. Top with spinach, sauce and cheese. Repeat again with another layer of tofu, spinach, sauce and cheese. Bake in a 350 degrees oven for about an hour. So simple, and so good!
Actually, this picture was taken during the daytime, but I couldn’t resist the silly title!! This little fellow was observed in the pond at the Milton Streetcar Museum a few weeks back, where he was sunning himself happily in the warm air.
In addition to our weekend trip to the African Lion Safari, we have observed much wildlife in and around our “neck of the woods” lately. A family of Mourning Doves has set up residence on top of Liam’s play structure. It has been so amazing to watch the little egg pictured below, hatch into a chick, and the concerned parents watching over and caring for their offspring! I can understand first hand the motherly instinct to protect one’s young, and it is so cool to see this new little family living in our yard…
Stuart and I celebrated our Fifth Wedding Anniversary yesterday by going on Safari! Well, a local safari anyways We took the children to the African Lion Safari in Cambridge, and it was a wonderful way to spend our day!
I must admit, that just prior to entering the safari, I got cold feet. I had never been to the Safari before, and had heard tales of naughty monkeys ripping pieces off of vehicles as they passed through the primate section. This brought to mind images of our *just paid for* Hyundai being demolished…yikes! The Baboons were very well behaved I will admit! They only stole a piece off of one vehicle during the time we spent watching them, and while they did attempt to pull some trim off of our car, they were unsuccessful!
I would highly recommend this attraction to anyone with children, looking for a fun way to spend a day in Southern Ontario. If only for a few hours, you might actually forget that you’re still in Canada!
