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Super Soup!

January 21, 2014Reg

How can you tell that I really enjoy this blogging?  How can you tell that I really enjoy cooking & trying new recipes? Easy – every time, I should actually be busy at something else, I find myself taking pictures… Continue Reading →

Recipes

Oh for the Love of Coconut, Caramel & Chocolate!!

January 13, 2014Reg

Why is it that inspiration always comes when it is least welcome…I have a myriad of things to get done today & I have chosen also to blog this recipe.  I think it is because the least of which, on… Continue Reading →

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“Remembering” What’s In A Name…

November 11, 2013Reg

Today is, of course, Remembrance Day.  The day that Canadians have set aside to remember those who have fallen or served our great country in the military, past & present.  My own father served in WWII & there are so… Continue Reading →

Family, Faith & Fun

Nuts, No Problem!

November 6, 2013Reg

Several days during the week, I walk down Gellatly Road enjoying the beautiful new parkway all along the Okanagan lake, as the water begins its assent into West Kelowna.  The Rotary Park beach is home to the most scenic of… Continue Reading →

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Cinderella Curry Bowl

November 4, 2013Reg

You know the old phrase “up to your elbows…” Well, that is literally what I was up to in pumpkins & squash this weekend.  I had the whole collection of my beautiful decorator gourds piled high, by the front door,… Continue Reading →

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Glory Bowl

October 6, 2013Reg

  Today, I was much more bundled, on my walk, than I care to admit. There was a chill on the wind coming up over the vineyard, from the water, that I do not like.  At least, I will blame… Continue Reading →

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Spinach Quinoa Sweet Potato Salad

October 4, 2013Reg

Recently, I had the Maple Glazed Salmon Salad at Earls.  For the record, let it be known, that I love Earls & have frequented the Saskatoon location regularly (& happily) for years.  And, now, we do, on occasion, go to… Continue Reading →

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30 Minutes With Jim MacKlean MacDonald

October 2, 2013Reg

Today’s walk was not similar in comparison to the day I met Jim, but for whatever reason, I could not get him off my mind for the entire 3 miles.  I walked, and composed in my head, as I so… Continue Reading →

Family, Faith & Fun

Hairdresser Wisdom

September 15, 2013Reg

I was awaiting permission from Spring to post the blog below when at breakfast this morning, I received the following text:     I was going to include a photo of her but decided to use this text copy instead.… Continue Reading →

Family, Faith & Fun

A Fruit Stand Story

September 8, 2013Reg

This is a photograph that just swells with a story.  You can tell the minute you look at it.  It is the stuff of magazine covers – a food writer’s dream come true.  The story I have to tell about… Continue Reading →

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About Reg

Welcome!  I am Reg!  I love to write and share stories. I hope to engage you in some tales about our recent renovation, food, family, faith & fun! Join me  & see how we live life, to the full, at Our Valley Home.

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  • ▪️▪️▪️ ▪️ Elf Off the Shelf - Naughty or Nice Edition ▪️ I think OVH has about the best Elf
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