It's Sunday evening at approximately 6pm. My legs are still sore from running the Toronto Women's 10k yesterday. My eyes feel puffy from too much chlorine and not enough sleep. My head is achy after an afternoon of sun and sangria. My tummy is cursing me for indulging in one-too-many caramel-filled … [Read more...]
Hanging out in Chef Michael Smith’s Kitchen!
We arrived at Chef Michael Smith's house in PEI. It's a very tall property as you would expect. There are old and colourful buoys strung from the well-constructed tree fort just to the side of the driveway. A quick glance around and you can tell that this is a home and not just a house. At the end … [Read more...]
Paleo Update
So, after last week's post, musing about the possibility of trying the Paleo diet, I just kind of quietly went for it. I didn't have grandiose dreams of sticking with it for a month, or even a week, but just took it one day, one meal, at a time. I did it. And am still doing it. Here's what I … [Read more...]
Grilled Green Tomato Salsa
Whattya do when life gives you lemons? Say, "Awesome! Free lemons!" Earlier this week, I returned home from my global adventures (more info coming soon) to find my urban farm had gone rogue. It's my own fault, really; I had no business trying to squeeze 7 tomato plants, 4 cauliflower heads, 6 … [Read more...]
Pondering Paleo
There are many things I swore I'd never be: anything but a stay-at-home mom, someone who likes to exercise at the crack of dawn, or a coffee snob. And yet, here I am. The things I used to think people were crazy for doing, I now do them. The final realm of Crazy for me has always been the Paleo … [Read more...]
Unexpected Company and EASY Lemon Squares
We had one of those days when we had just a few hours notice from a few old neighbours who were going to be in the 'hood and wanted to drop in for a visit. I love that! Seriously! To me it means that people feel so at ease with us that they don't hesitate to drop in. I don't consider it an after … [Read more...]
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
I am very excited, because there's a new Farmers Market on Sundays just two blocks from home. It's walking-while-carrying-30-pounds-of-toddler distance, and it's right beside the playground we already go to every Sunday. It is the most convenient Farmers Market that ever happened anywhere … [Read more...]
Ready For Our Close-Up!
Our family was featured in a video about what it's like growing Ambrosia apples. Check it out for a peek into our lives on the orchard! [youtube id="CRRmdjNv70U"] … [Read more...]
Just Peachy
I am surrounded by waist-high piles of fruit in my kitchen: apricots, cherries, blueberries, you name it. Steve keeps brining home vats of the Okanagan goodness and while I am pleased, I am also tired out from processing all of it! I am not even going so far as to can things, but the washing, … [Read more...]
What to serve now: Peach & Arugula Salad
The other night our family went out to dinner at one of our favourite little restos, L'il Baci. We feel totally at home there. The food is not too fussy and it's soooooo good! Aside from the staple dishes like polenta with duck ragu (my fave) they have seasonal dishes that change daily. This … [Read more...]
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