By Brenda Fenech-Soler Lemon Blueberry Bread Ingredients 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 large eggs, room temperature 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2…
By Brenda Fenech-Soler When our 1973 MGB “Purdey” first took up occupancy in our garage, we noticed a slight smell of petrol (gasoline), which was more than a little concerning. After some research, Ian learned…
1973 MGB Partial Restoration Project – Part 4 By Brenda Fenech-Soler After three installments of our 1973 MGB partial resto story, I thought I should offer an apology of sorts to any serious car enthusiasts…
By Brenda Fenech-Soler Restoration work on a vintage car is like peeling an onion; after you get started, you find there are many layers! Frequently, after you start a project, you have to put it…
Editor’s Note: For car enthusiasts, this is part 2 of Ian and Brenda Fenech-Soler’s real time chronicle restoring a newly-acquired 1973 MGB. By Brenda Fenech-Soler The day we brought our new little MGB home, Ian…
If you have a vintage car with a neat history, or belong to a car club and are willing to write, the Spoonbill editor wants to hear from you! By Brenda Fenech-Soler For the past…
By Brenda Fenech-Soler Here’s a different way to prepare avocados, and it makes for a nice change instead of the same-old guacamole. It makes a pretty appetizer nestled on a bibb lettuce leaf with a…
Around this time of year, I always seem to get a craving for turkey with all the fixings. As a Canadian-American, and in commemoration of Canadian Thanksgiving (which is tomorrow 10/12/20), I thought I’d share…
By Brenda Fenech-Soler “So, what does one do with that giant bag of dried cranberries that you picked up while shopping at Costco? Why, make cookies, of course! They’re good with a coffee or a…
By Brenda Fenech-Soler For years, this was my “go-to” salad to take to a pot luck. Everybody loves it, and I’m always asked for the recipe, so I thought I’d share it here. Shhhhhh! Don’t…