Saag Paneer - Indian Food

Wow, talking with Leanne the other day about going to Haryana's and it had me thinking about Saag Paneer - yummy stuff!

Now that her first trimester tummy is settling down we're going to attemtp Haryana's Restaurant in Terrace. It's well worth the wait. I've eaten at the Hot House and was not very impressed but Haryana's is really, really good. There is a guaranteed wait but as I said - WORTH IT, the food is fresh and delicious!!

Here's a recipe that i'll post in Penz Tasty Tidbits, looks like a good one and i'm going to try it next week with Butter Chicken, Naan and Sticky rice.



Bon Apetit!

Two dogs or one?!?!

I saw that our Rottweiler Breeder has plans to breed in the Spring of 2011 with pups on the ground early summer. She has promised a new puppy due to what happened with Quade so the question is are we ready? How will Gibson adjust? He's such a pup still himself at 18 months that I worry he will feel left out or not as important.

To some of you this may seem ridiculous and we're personalizing him but can't help but wonder what it will be like. He'll be tickled to have a playmate for sure but then will he be as affectionate with us still, will he get jealous and mean?

Puppies are a lot of work and Gibson has grown a lot and by then he would be over two and hopefully settled even more. Black Lab and Rottweiler - ARE WE NUTS???? If the Rottie pup is anything like Halen and Quade were then perhaps we should change Gibson's name and call them Beavis and Butthead, lol.

I worry senselessly as they will be fine, we will be fine but maybe a little more crazy for it!

Happy Daisy thots!
Pen

House Cleaning!

I don't believe anyone ventures here much anymore as i've been a very negligent blogger with the temptation of Facebook. However, I do miss blogging!

Right now i'm working on cleaning the cobwebs out, freshening things up a bit and giving the page a wee bit of an overhall.

I'll be back to update once these chores are done!!!

xo Pen

HOliDAzE

I'm so excited Hal and I are heading out in August to Saskatchewan to visit with Hal's Dad and Stepmom for a week. I also have an additional 3 weeks (I didn't realize last year there was 3 weeks to be taken and only took 2) to be used and am pondering the idea of going away the first two weeks in December to some place tropical with Hal. Sooooo, if any of you still read this I'd like some ideas on places to go and see where we can enjoy activities but also just time to relax on the beach or floating around a nice pool.

Have a wonderful day!
Penny

Sunday morning wake up call

I love you Gibson
I love you Gibson
I love you Gibson

Woke up this morning at 6:45 a.m. to my boy whining and wanting outside to do his business. He went out, brought him back in and tucked him back in his crate. Usually he goes back to sleep for at least an hour - this morning my handsome black boy wanted to stay up while I had visions of pillows, duvets and sleeping going through my head.

We ended up getting up and started getting some much needed housework done.

Later today it's off to Terrace with a friend to get a few odds and ends and then tomorrow after work I'll hit a few places here in town that I need to finish up shopping.

Bye for now,
Pen

Howdy in Blogland

Hope all is well with each of you and I'm not sure there is anyone even reading this anymore but what's important is that I have a place to just be and say whatever is going on in my crazy mind, lol.

Last night and today i've been thinking about Favourite holiday memories or traditions.

-I love, love, love the National Lampoon's Christmas movie - I never tire of watching it and laugh just as hard, if not harder at times.

-I miss with all my heart our big family Christmas in 100 Mile House surrounded by mayhem, madness, great food, laughter and always lots of love!

-The smell of a real tree, nothing beats it!

-Mom's stuffing

-The excitement of Christmas Eve as a child is still such a strong memory and it's wonderful seeing it on children's faces

-Snow, crisp, slowly drifting down from the starlit sky

-The smell of turkey cooking in the oven

-Friends stopping by to say hello, enjoying the holiday spirit and the sharing of friendship

-Turning off all the lights except for the Christmas tree lights and enjoying the sight

-Memories of our toboggan and Vernon Mann pulling us up and down the driveway of the trailer park in 100 Mile

-Christmas here when Michele, Cary and the boys drove all the way here to spend it with us!!

What are some of our favourite memories?

Wishing you and your family a most wonderful Christmas and that 2010 is filled with memories of love, laughter and happiness.

Our Getaway!!

Hal and I have one week of holidays left and we're going to take part of that time to take off to Vancouver and see the Canucks play. One of the first things he asks is "Should we call so and so?" First response was "NO, he monopolizes way too much of your time and you spent enough time on OUR last holiday with him!"

Perhaps I'm being selfish but damnit our time away sucked for me because we did very little together. I want us to have time alone to do something for a change. Last time we took in the Lions game we had a whole crew and though it was fun there was no time for the two of us. Checking into some of the hotels in Vancouver that offer the whole package deal looks promising. One of them included: 2 tickets to the game (entry level), one nights accomodation, free security parking at the hotel, transportation to and from the game if needed and hot breakfasts all for $300.00. It may sound like a lot but really the freedom that comes with not having to drive to and from the game, pay for parking, breakfast for two in a restaurant, tickets for the games and a hotel???? WORTH IT TO ME! We won't be paying for flights as we have more then enough Save on More points for that so why not?!?!

I'm going to be firm and stick with the 'US TIME!" Wish me luck.