Resolutions? Oh ... Right.

Rumour has it that January is almost over.

Seeing as my ass still won't fit into the jeans hanging in my closet and I just ate a rack of ribs for dinner, I'd say it's safe to assume that my resolutions have been kicked to the curb. I did jog/walk/awkwardly move to the bus today so that might count for something ... I'm not going to count on it though.

Instead of committing to working out 4 days a week ( that's not likely to EVER happen), cutting out certain food groups ( as a cook I eat/taste things all day), or stop baking ( come on. ) I've decided to make a commitment to do other things for myself.

Such as; learning how to ski, taking a cake decorating class, joining the Halifax Roller Derby team, making time to blog, and learning how to take some kick ass food photos!

In February I'll start making time for some of those things to happen .. hopefully!

I've already starting skiing and turns out it's a lot of fun :)

Hopefully everyone else's resolutions are going better then mine!

Cranberry Walnut Tea Scones

What are Tea Scones you ask?

Well, they're delicious. That's all you really need to know.

I'm learning (quickly) that my grandma's recipes rock. They never fail, and keeping with tradition these Tea Scones baked up beautifully and had the most wonderful light fluffy texture.

Now back to the question, What are Tea Scones? Well, if you really must have an answer, my only description would be that they are a mix between a tea biscuit and a scone, and are fast and delicious.

Cranberry Walnut Tea Scones

2 cups unsifted flour
1/2 cup sugar
2 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 butter
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/4 cup crushed walnut pieces
1/4 dried cranberries

• Combine all ingredients and blend well.
• Turn out onto parchment paper and spread to about 1/2 inch thick and cut into triangles.
• Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown, about 8 to 10 minutes.
• Finish with a sprinkle of icing sugar

Well it's official. Summer's over.

Between the horrible weather and working 60 hours a week at one of the busiest Italian restaurants in Halifax, mine flew by. I did make sure to take some time and enjoy myself though; I spent a wonderful couple of days on Prince Edward Island with the Mr. and his family, took many walks along the waterfront and visited the farmers market more times than I can count!

While I love the summer, Fall is by far my favorite season. The weather, the smells, the amazing baked goods, soups, stews, and so much more! I'm excited to have time to get out and enjoy some of it! I've missed my little blog and with things slowing down at the restaurant I'll have more time to focus.

I hope everyone had a great summer!
I'm leaving you with a few of my favorite pictures from this summer :)