There are all kinds of mother’s and I would like to wish all of us a very happy day. We have the most important role in this world and La Dame Nature is giving us guidance along the way.
I am the mother of two anges (Aria and Sunny, twins that passed away 2001) and four furry companions named, Paris, Maui, Missy and Mikey. I am the mother of my home, taking care of those who visits with great pride, love and devotion. I also consider myself the mother of my backyard, taking care of all the critters that visit me daily. My mother passed away last year and this mother's day won't be the same without her, she will be deeply missed, but I know she is always with me. She taught me how to be a mother and I consider this my deepest prayer of gratitude.
This mother’s day I will start this special morning with a prière silencieuse of gratitude and kisses from my puppies. Then I will make my favorite breakfast,œufs pochés sur du pain with fresh fruit and café au lait and enjoy it on my terrace over looking my bayou. Actually, I kicked it up a notch and made Nova Scotia œufs pochés sur du pain, which is with smoked salmon and caviar. Yum!
How to make the perfect poached egg, it's all about timing and a splash of vinegar.
Ingredients:
eggs, muffin, cracked citrus pepper**, vinegar, salt, parsley, smoked salmon and caviar (optional)
** how to make citrus pepper blend in next blog.
** how to make citrus pepper blend in next blog.
Poaching means to boil or simmer in liquid. So I put a little water in a shallow pan, just enough to cover the eggs. But before I crack my eggs, I add a 1/2 teaspoon of vinegar and a pinch of salt to the water and let it heat up to just to a boil, NOT a rigorous boil. The vinegar help coagulate the eggs, keeping them in form. As soon as I crack my eggs, I turn on the timer for 2-minutes, no more, no less. While the eggs are cooking, toast your favorite bread, I use english muffins and drizzle with olive oil.
Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon, to drain water and set on your toast. I chop parsley or chives, sprinkle with salt and citrus pepper to taste. Smoke salmon and caviar, spinach and goat cheese, or ham and asparagus are all nice options.
After our return and a quick drink at the watering hole, we’ll go to the garden and fill the mangeoire d’oiselle and tend to the veggie garden. I’ve been procrastinating putting up a birdhouse for a special family this spring, but it’s time! The birds have paired up and looking for the best nest spots to start their families. The cycle of life continues. Les volières d’oiselle are so easy to make, just make sure to get the measurements correct, especially their entrance hole, so predators can’t get in.
I am an artist, so a visit to my atelier, will be one of my highlights during this day and everyday.Visit my site and see what I've been up to these days. I love sharing my work.
Le diner is our favorite way to exhale from the day. I’m looking forward to a lite angel hair pasta with cherry tomatoes, drizzled in olive oil. I will sprinkle some of my homemade goat cheese on my arugula salad with pomelo (a sweet grapefruit) slices drizzled with olive oil. This is a lite meal, leaving room for a homemade brownie! While I finish my last sip of red wine and savor my bit of brownie, I will say a final prayer of gratitude. J’adore ma vie.
Look for my future blogs, when I share my goat cheese making process. It's easy and fun!
Hope you enjoy your special Mother’s Day. Always a pleasure talking with you. Bon Journee!
vocabulaire:
Happy Mother’s Day – Bonne Fête des Mères (bun* feht day mair)
Happy Mother’s Day – Bonne Fête des Mères (bun* feht day mair)
mother nature - La Dame Nature
angels – anges
silent prayer - prière silencieuse
poached eggs on toast - œufs pochés sur du pain
bird feeder – mangeoire d’oiselle
build a bird house – volière d’oiselle
art studio - atelier
I love my life – J’adore ma vie
