What is up, everyone! First and foremost, I want to wish you all a very Happy New Year.  I'm still trying to wrap my head around the idea that we are in the year 2022.  So much happens in a calendar year, but I hope that this new year brings everyone much health, happiness, adventures, and more.

I know it's been a long while since you've seen any new content on my blog, which was never my intention when I restarted my blogging journey. To be frank, I have no real excuse other than life got busy and the pandemic has thrown me and everyone I know off their game. ​

I guess life wouldn't be complete with a few downs as well:

• April 2021 definitely threw me a curveball.  I ended up getting sick right before Easter, which turned out to be severe gallstone attacks. I subsequently underwent emergency surgery to have my gallbladder removed.  Recovery took a little longer than I would have liked, but I am thankful for our Canadian Health Care system.  This was my 3rd surgery since the start of the pandemic, and hopefully the last!  Life without a gallbladder took some time to adjust to and still requires me to eat certain foods in moderation, such as caffein and rich fatty foods, but I am now healthy and not suffering from any major GI issues.  

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• Circus ~ It's been a year in which I wasn't really able to train on the flying trapeze as much as I would have liked to.  On top of my gallbladder issues, I've also spent a significant chunk of the year rehabbing my shoulder. My rotator cuff tendinitis kept flaring up to the point that I had to put a hold on flying to rest and strengthen it through regular physiotherapy treatments.  It's been a frustrating year to say the least, but I have made tremendous progress.  The plan moving forward is to keep working on my exercises and see my therapist on a more regular basis as prevention and ongoing maintenance.  And back up the rig I go to keep flying high!

Now that 2022 is officially here, I am excited for what's to come!  Yes, we are still in a global pandemic and that we cannot control.  However, we can continue to control how we deal with adversity, overcome challenges, and approach life with a positive attitude.  

Stay safe and stay tuned, because I intent to provide you with more content as the year progresses.  Looking forward to sharing more in the world of Thermomix, puppy dogs, fitness, and life!

"Chocolate is cheaper than therapy, and you don't need an appointment." ~ author unknown.

How true is that? And it gets even cheaper and better when you get the satisfaction of making the most decadent and delicious chocolate creations yourself!   ​Thankfully, with the magic of my sous chef Rémy, making these amazing show stopper creations is a synch. ​

This weekend I had the pleasure of hosting a virtual cooking experience and I showed my guests how easy it is to make Chocolate Coconut Caramel Custard and Chocolate Syrup.  Would you believe me if I said that both desserts were made in under an hour?  That includes the clean up at the end.  I particularly enjoy eating both the custard and the syrup on top of goat's milk yogurt.  I also shared some tried and true tips for making these dishes low carb and some of my favourite ways to enjoy them as well. 

Check out some other mouth watering desserts made using my Thermomix TM6!

 I'd love to share the magic that is Thermomix and host a virtual cooking class for as many of you as possible. We can customize the menu to you and your party's needs and desires. With the holidays coming up, we need more reasons for social interactions. So, let's get together virtually and have some fun, laughs and share a glass of wine or two together.

Even if we're not in the same room, we can still make the most of it.  You can message me for more info! And feel free to share with all of your friends as well.

You can also click here for more information about Thermomix.