Holiday Jelly Salad {Orangeville Photographer}
One of the staples from my childhood is jello. I long running celiac genetic history made Jello the go to dessert of choice and never was there a family gathering without the jiggling jello gracing the table. We are particular about our jellos. Vegetables are not allowed to be mixed with the jello. You will never find a jello laden with carrots, celery or another else that... Read More
Vegetarian Chili Recipe {Organization Tips #4}
I have always find meal times a trial. The planning, prepping, cooking, consumption and cleaning just seem overwhelming at the end of the day. One thing that has always saved me a trip through the drive-thru is my freezer. I make larger amounts of items, divide them into single or family sized portions and pop them into the freezer. Chili, meatballs, pasta sauce, and soup... Read More
Eggless Chocolate Cake {Orangeville Photographer}
I promised in my previous post to include one of the Glassford Family treasured chocolate cake. Known as a Wacky cake because of it’s ingredients ….. we have been making it for years. Glassford Wacky Cake 3 cups all purpose flour 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup nestles quik (substitute cocoa for a darker chocolate cake, hot chocolate powder for a lighter looking... Read More
How to make a snake cake …. {Orangeville Photographer}
It’s that wonderful time of year again……the time of year when Caitlyn has a birthday and she requests an elaborate cake that my baking abilities have NO HOPE of producing. Last year it was the puffer fish which was an interesting achievement, this year it is a snake. Caitlyn LOVES reptiles, lizards, snakes, bugs and all other sorts of creatures I would normally... Read More
the fog thickened…! {Orangeville Family Photographer}
This family has been waiting patiently for their sneak peek. This was one of those days that we crossed our fingers and hoped and hoped and hoped and hoped for the rain (torrential) to lessen or the fog to lift ….. (at least to be able to see your feet in front of you) but to no avail. In spite of the uncooperative weather this cottage was full of celebrating when I... Read More
Happy St. Patricks Day {Orangeville Photographer}
An Irish Toast to Friendship Here’s to you and yours, And to mine and ours, And if mine and ours ever come Across you and yours, I hope you and yours will do As much for mine and ours, As mine and ours have done For you and yours! Happy St. Patricks Day! Everyone in Reflections by Patty land. What a fabulous day this is – the day when anyone can be Irish... Read More
- my favourite place – Hawaii.
In the lifetime before children Dave and I travelled at every opportunity. I love exploring new places and am anxious to pass that passion on to my girls. I was so excited to plan our family trip to Hawaii. I have been there two times before and have to say that it is one of my all-time favourite places on Earth. Not because I am a suntanning goddess... Read More
Happy New Year – a time for reflection
Happy New Year to everyone out there in Reflections by Patty Land! After a great but extremely busy fall season I took a few weeks off to enjoy the holidays with my family. It was not my initial plan to take so much time off but the flu seemed to wreck havoc with my well-planned schedule. When all was well again – we enjoyed days skating, skiing, visiting... Read More
Holiday Traditions – Egg Nog
It is Christmas Eve and the month has flown by. It has been a fall that I have cherished. Amongst the busyness of life I try to fit in time for others who are facing trials in their life and do my best to teach my girls to as well. These last few months seemed to be a bit overwhelming in the numbers of families who were facing obstacles. Cancer, illness,... Read More
….relish photography
….Relish photography….I couldn't avoid the pun because I do relish my time spent with a camera in my hand and also took photos of relish making….relish photography – TaDaa. The last time I got together with some friends I mentioned in passing that I would be making relish soon. "Relish?" they responded, "You make your own... Read More
