About

Hi, my name is Alexa.  I am wife to a superman husband and mother of three wonderful children, M, J and S.  I'm a little old fashioned.  I love my Eastern Orthodox roots, sketching outdoors, vegetable gardens, drinking tea from cups with saucers, chemistry, homemade ice cream (of the strawberry variety), crocheting, and reading quietly in the evenings.  I have an incurable sweet tooth, and I can't decide which season is my favourite.  I find a great measure of peace in good, honest and (especially) handmade work.

I decided to start blogging shortly after the birth of my second.  It seemed to be a logical step for someone who's been journalling since the age of 10.  While it's full of recipes, this is not strictly a food blog because, quite frankly, I am at best an amateur chef.  It's more a mishmash of recipes, reflections and projects all intertwined as a part of daily life.  

Food does and always has had a special place in our lives.  When I was growing up, the kitchen was the nucleus of family life; the heartbeat of the home.  The whole family met at least once a day in the kitchen, and usually over a meal - fresh baked bread and stew, or mom's homemade macaroni and cheese.  Here, amidst food, we discussed problems, attempted projects and shared dreams.  Our food wasn't always physically edible - sometimes "food" meant a good cry, an hour with the paintbrushes, or a good book - but it was always wholesome and creatively delicious!  My husband and I are hoping to bring this tradition with us for our children: creative food to help fill body and soul with wholesome strength, quiet simplicity and a contented, loving heart.

Welcome.


NB: All photos and text, unless otherwise indicated, have been created by me.  Please respect my artistic property and use them only with permission.  Thank you.