Wintersβ Day In
Spilling the tea since 2006. Wanna cuppa?
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author and songwriter (and aspiring mermaid) Talena Winters.
Clothes I Used To Wear (poem)
In my closet, hanging there
Beneath the dust and disrepair
Is evidence I used to dare
To don these clothes I used to wear...
Pushing Daisies: The Show that Made Me Fall in Love with TV
I have, for the first time in my adult life, found a show that I actually want to watch every single week. Why I love Pushing Daisies.
A Twist on Egg-Nog (Single Serving)
It's that time of year, when the grocery-store shelves become lined with that delicious substance known as "egg-nogββor at least what passes for it. Real, fresh egg-nog is so much better, you may never go back.
Baked Beans
Baked Beans have got to be one of the most delicious, and easy, make-ahead dinners you can throw together. Throw them together fast and let them simmer all day!
Double Chocolate Spelt Pancakes with Naturally Sweetened Whipped Cream
Double Chocolate Spelt Pancakes with Saskatoon/Green Bean PurΓ©e and Naturally Sweetened Whipped Cream. Quadruple yum!
Itβs a Tea With Cardamom Sort of Day
How I learned to make chai the South Indian way, and why today feels like I need that touch of spice.
A Peter Pan for the Kids Who Donβt Want to Grow Up
We just watched P. J. Hoganβs Peter Pan. I loved it!
Creativity Is For Copycats
Many of us pride ourselves on being creativeβbut how original is creativity, anyway?
Delicious Coconut Macaroons
These quick-and-easy Coconut Macaroons are a healthy and delicious addition to any lunchkit.
Falling in Love with Mr. Darcy
My story addiction, thoughts on great epic movies and stories, and my new-found favourite: the 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie.
Striking The Balance: When Following Your Calling Means Living on the Edge
What if living a balanced life looks nothing like we always thought it did?