Author: elkh123

It seems that now I am retired I am trying new recipes and especially for the holidays! There’s nothing better than dipping turkey into some homemade cranberry sauce! Chef Clodagh McKenna’s cranberry sauce with spices is something unique but still close to the same traditional red sauce we all love. INGREDIENTS Juice and zest of …

I am living on the edge trying new recipes for the weekend. I have chose a Mario Badali stuffed boneless turkey for the main dish! Stay tuned to see if it was a success!

Welcome to my Sixtyproject.com I am in my sixties, newly retired and mother to two great sons. I was married for 30 years and my husband passed away two years ago. I love food, travel and life.i have an interest in being financially independent and hope to share my thoughts on this blog.Elaine

Well I received a real shock last week when the snow fell and cancelled my golf games! I wasn’t prepared and I thought how will I stay busy if I can’t golf. I love to walk so I phoned a friend and we went down to Terwillegar and walked from Terwillegar bridge to Fort Edmonton …

I have spent time with my sisters in the last month at a couple of different locations. I am the oldest and I felt I had to be the leader and show guidance for my younger sisters. I am not sure that happened. They are all very individuals in many ways but I see similarities …

I am closing in on my third month of retirement. Biggest challenge is living on one paycheque a month and trying to balance my life. You work at a job where you felt like you contributed your energy and brain power to an organization and then fall off the wagon when you leave. Retirement isn’t …

I don’t think I have ever seen smoke this heavy. It was a 10 this am in Edmonton. How do you deal with smoke? I found my allergies were acting up and everything you touch smells like smoke. If you have health issues staying inside is the best idea. You can also consider purchasing an …

How do we handle grief after someone has passed? My husband has been gone for 2 years and I don’t know what’s appropriate after two years and especially how to acknowledge his birthday today. There are many emotional factors of grief and the one I am focusing on today is fear. Losing your loved one …

It’s that time of year again,Pickle Season. There is controversy over using garlic from China versus homegrown garlic in the pickle recipe. I will make a batch of pickles with garlic from Edmonton and will do a blind taste test to see if anyone tastes a difference.

I spent last weekend with my coffee group at a wedding. We were in a small town and the venue was awesome. I feel very blessed at this point of my life that I am part of this group. It is a support group in many ways but we always share lots of laughs. Thank …