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3Ad’s Principle (Adopt, Adapt, Adept)

Covid-19 outbreak hits the global community back in March 2020. Now we all have to adjust ourselves to the new ‘norm’. It’s been a challenging year in my line of work too but I’m still surviving. Below is the principle that I follow in response to the new ‘norm’.

Adopt – to accept or start using something new. Stop over-thinking about which skills you should learn/acquire and focus on 3 skills that are essential for your life/business. Ask yourself this question, “what are 3 things that I don’t know and made my life less productive?”. Same goes with technology, businesses should adopt new technologies ASAP to remain competitive & improve productivity.

Healthy Weeknight Meals

Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and your family will love. They can even be prepared in advance.

Better than Poutine

I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.

Breakfast at my House

During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. One of our favorite things we like to serve when friends are visiting are buckwheat blueberry pancakes.

Roasted Pumpkin Soup

There’s nothing better than a warm bowl of pumpkin soup on a cold autumn day. Combine your roasted pumpkin with some onion, garlic, vegetable broth, and a few spices, and give it some time to simmer away. Pair it with a few slices of fresh bread to turn it into something sublime.