My thumb is black as night. (Photo credit: Natalie Dee)And, hysterically, I married a farmer. Plants, trees, irrigation, pest control, etc...he lives and breathes it. For the past three years I have planted a pathetic patch of vegetables, only to have the majority of the seeds never germinate, … [Read more...]
Hunger Strike
Karenna used to be a vacuum, clearing everything off the tray of her highchair, contentedly stuffing her chubby cheeks with whatever food she could get her meat-hooks on. Then she turned two and her appetite has almost disappeared. Perhaps she is too busy throwing tantrums and being hurled into … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- food vs sex
"Food has replaced sex in my life, now I can't even get into my own pants" … [Read more...]
Kids Ask The Darnedest Things
... and now you can have answers! These three non-fiction books cover everything from baby animals to what we eat, and whole host of bathtime, bedtime, and playtime questions in between.Animal Babiesby Pascale Hedelin and Stephanie HerrbachOwl KidsISBN: 978 1 897349 90 8Audience: ages 5 and upThis … [Read more...]
NYC Food Diary: Part 1
I don't know about you, but when I to New York, I feel a little overwhelmed. There's just so much of everything...and everything looks great. Especially when it comes to food. So this time, when my Husband and I were planning our anniversary getaway, I did a little research and asked … [Read more...]
These are a few of my favourite things…In New York!
I spent this past Friday to Sunday in the Big Apple. Does anyone even call it that anymore? Anyway, I was there, in New York City, for a conference. Although I spent much of my time at the actual conference I did get to take in some of the sights (and shops). Now, I've been to NYC a number of times … [Read more...]
Trying out Supperworks
Sometimes I'm really organised and we have lovely dinners, complete with salads and even dessert. Then there are those weeks, when someone's sick, or there are too many hockey/soccer games and it's a dinner disaster. Once in a while, cereal for dinner (or grilled cheese, toast with eggs, … [Read more...]
Eating in India: Culinary Ecstasy
To say that my taste buds have been dormant would be an understatement. Eating in India is like nothing else. Don't get me wrong, I've had lovely meals here, at people's homes and elsewhere. But there's something about food in India that ignites the taste buds with an explosive … [Read more...]
Creative Solutions for the Lunchbox Blaaahs
"Mum, I am so sick of turkey sandwiches!" And those were his words exactly. The Boy is in Grade One and takes his lunch every day. I don't mind eating the same things for lunch every day; my son, however, likes variety. By Day 3 he was tiring of my turkey sandwich/baby … [Read more...]
A Special and Unique Wedding in Ottawa
In early August, the Girl and I made a trip to Ottawa to attend my friend, Banoo's, wedding. I met Banoo in the summer of '91, while taking a summer course in Organic Chemistry at Dalhousie University. We lived in the same little rooming house and studied together. Since … [Read more...]
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