Everyday Joy YYC

With the weather being beautiful, we are using our barbeque to make delicious meaty skewers and vegetables. Last night, we made chicken souvlaki, greek potatoes, my go-to lemon, shredded carrot rice, and pitas! We make our own tzatziki using Balken yogurt, shredded cucumber, lemon juice, and garlic. What is your favorite meal to make in the summer? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

  In my 💛 I know making these Berry Berry muffins will delight the family! In my 💛  I feel the recipe is a keeper! In my 💛  I wish I could capture the fruity aromas in the air! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

  I can not believe it has been one year since I started my blogging journey! My initial idea was to blog about what brings me joy during the pandemic. Looking back at some of my prior posts, I can see my personal growth in my baking and photography skills. I know the past year has been challenging and finding everyday joy has helped me to appreciate my health and keep me grounded in my environment. What are you most proud of during the past year? Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know I have tried making butter tarts in the past and they were terrible! Underdone or overfilled or just didn't make the list for deliciousness! In my 💛  I feel this attempt at butter tarts was the best! Did not add any raisins or pecans or walnuts! Kept it simple! In my 💛  I wish I could package up a dozen and send to friends! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Summers are for diving into books and reading until nightfall! This is my new favorite book! Author Amy Tan writes in an easy-breezy way to capture the complexities of life and being a woman in society! Each chapter is a short story and can be read on its own. When all chapters are combined you are left with meeting unforgettable characters and their life stories. My most favorite chapter is "Rules of the Game". If you Google the title you will find a PDF version of the story! Read on! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know I am getting better at taking panorama shots in nature. In my 💛  I feel a walk around the park will energize me for the week ahead. In my 💛  I wish I could create a collection of my favorite photographs. Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Heart Clouds. What do you see on your walks that brings you joy? Please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday

In my 💛 I know whipping up these fruit berry pancakes will be a good start to our Sunday. In my 💛  I feel adding frozen fruit to any dessert, batter, or ice cream gives it extra goodness! In my 💛  I wish I could replicate my pancake-making as some days they just are floppy! Grab a jar and please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Sunday

Starting month 7 of 2021 today! This year is flying by! The optimism, vaccinations, and reduction of restrictions are helping everyone's mental health and well-being! Finally, we can gather outdoors with friends to celebrate our beautiful country and appreciate the sacrifices we have all made to get here. Please join me on this journey to discover what brings you  everyday joy ! Thursday