New Store - Nomi, Newmarket, Ontario

My spring bags can now be found in a beautiful gift store called NOMI, located on Main Street in Newmarket, Ontario. The owner Kristi makes most of the exquisite jewellery that is sold in the store. The store offers the shopper lots of great artisan finds. So drop in and check out the store.

Awesome Dinner

Spanish Chicken with Chorizo Sausage, Potatoes and Carrots

This recipe I found on Pinterest, and it turned out great. Got to love one pan meals. I changed it a bit and added carrots to the original recipe.

2 tablespoons regular olive oil
8 chicken thighs (bone in, with skin)
1 lb chorizo sausages, whole if baby ones, or cut into 4-cm chunks if regular-sized
10 baby potatoes, cut in half
1 bag of baby carrots
1 sweet onion, peeled and roughly chopped
2 teaspoons dried oregano
grated zest of one orange
salt to taste

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Put the 1 tbsp of oil in the bottom of roasting pan (I used large jelly roll baking tray). Rub the skin of the chicken in the oil, season with salt accordingly, place them skin-side up. Divide the chorizo sausages, carrots and the new potatoes between the 2 tins.

Sprinkle the onion and the oregano over, then grate the orange zest over the arranged contents. Cook for 30 minutes and baste the contents with the orange-colored juices. Continue cooking for about 30 minutes or till chicken is done.

California dreaming

In March, my husband and I travelled to California, starting off our trip by driving from San Fran to Carmel, then to Napa and ending in San Fran. What a fantastic trip. We were fortunate to experience great weather, wonderful hotels, amazing food and drink! California is a wonderful state to visit, it seems to have it all. We've also travelled a few years ago from LA to San Diego which was also incredible. Here a few sample shots of our recent trip.

One of a Kind Spring Show

It won't be long until I am standing at the one of a kind show. It starts March 27th and runs until the 31st. I have been busy sewing and designing some fun, summer bags. Hope to see you at the show.