Culinary Kira

Adventuring about. Sophie’s Noodle House in Kingston.

Shortbread. With festive edible spray glitter poorly applied! They smell great. #shortbread #cookies #christmasbaking

Great cup of coffee this morning bodes well for a great day. Next up: my daily walk. Maybe a visit to a trap/skeet range.

A great Thanksgiving AND birthday weekend. Beautiful present from partner, and a visit from a certain beagle (and sis, BIL and nephews). Here’s to another 50 years. #milestonebirthday #autumn #fall2024 #beagle

First ever shot and my pattern was about 6 inches from centre of the target. I didn’t flinch. 12 gauge pump action shotgun. Remington, I think. Can’t see myself as a hunter, but skeet or trap shooting? I could do that.

It’s that time of year. Switch over from spring/summer purse to fall/winter purse #autumn #purse

Kira at the circus. Cirque de Soleil - Echo. #cirquedesoleil #circus #gatineau

At the end of its life cycle. Dry and crusty. Filled with powdery spores. Just begging to be stomped. #puffball #mushroom #puffballmushroom #quebec

Now that is a dog that loves frogs. #cornroast #waterdog #portperryontario

I am developing a bizarre wild mushroom obsession. 6 days later I have returned - my precious has tripled (at least) in size. The second pic gives you a true sense of scope. #puffball #puffballmushroom #wildmushroom

After a couple of wrong starts, Iceland it is for Christmas.

Water like glass. #cottage #dundeequebec #stlawrenceriver #fleuve

Wild mushrooms on the cottage (Dundee, Quebec) property. I know puffballs are edible. Not sure about the others. #mushrooms #puffball #puffballmushroom

.The rose o Sharon has struggled through some hard times. But it is doing okay. Strange for a plant of mine.

Neighbour rang the bell this morning. She brought me a Rose of Sharon. And planted it for me. And while I was out buying stakes, she came back and staked it for me. I have wonderful neighbours. #landscaping #gardening #plants

Red sun at night…. Not a sailor though. #sunset #redsun

What a difference 17 years makes. Nephew towers over me now. So does his brother.

Pretty glasses for the après work relaxation for the porch. Fevertree Ginger Beer and lemon juice. Zingy and tart. #ginger #gingerbeer #mocktail #lemonade #cranberryglass

Another fun evening at Essential Kitchen. Parisian Bistro themed class. Cobb salad, lamb chops with fresh mint sauce, and a creamy pasta with peas and pancetta. #cookingclass #cornwallontario #cornwall #lambchop #cobbsalad

A doe and 2 fawns on the way to the cottage today. Curious, but remarkably unconcerned. #deer #wildlife #quebec #canada

Botanical drawing class today - fundamental techniques that will be very useful going forward. #botanicaldrawing #penandink #watercolour #tigerlily