The old kitchen table rattles a bit as she kneads and folds, turns and presses, flips and flops the soft mound of dough in a dusting of flour. Molly pats the pale dough into a loaf shape and smiles, looking very pleased with herself. She brushes the flour from her hands and moves on to get the bread pans ready. She knows how to grease and flour them just so, tapping the flour from end to end to form a coating, and lets the excess fall back onto the table.
It doesn’t seem so long ago that this same girl was three years old, tugging on my shirt and asking, “Mommy, I help?” I knew it would take me twice as long, but still, I tied aprons on my kids when they were tall enough to stand on a chair and peer into the big mixing bowl on the kitchen counter. I measured, and they poured.
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Welcome to St. Martins
Jane LeBlanc takes us on a tour of her adopted hometown—this charming New Brunswick village on the beautiful Bay of Fundy
Flower Power
Discovering a hobby you’re passionate about keeps you young!
HIKING THE HALIBURTON HIGHLANDS
Admiring sculptures, Inuksuks and a view of the falls is all part of the allure of this area
Distanced But Not Alone
Last summer’s ‘Fun Day’ at Otter Lake became a message of hope
CAJUN COUNTRY
Exploring the complex history and amazing culture of Acadians in Louisiana
Nature's Wonder
Having the opportunity to photograph local wildlife is a gift
A Pinch of Slowness
Taking the time to enjoy the process is a great recipe for bread—and life
CREATIVITY DURING COVID
How I ‘brought a young girl to life’ during quarantine
A Pivotal Point
From early settlement and quaint village to prosperous town and city, Pointe Claire is rich in Canadian history
A Dream Car Finds Its Dreamer
Imagine finding the car you loved as a teen parked in your driveway 25 years later