2. When we were in Toronto for our anniversary we went to a Jamaican buffet and tried ackee and saltfish,… Read more 10 Things I Learned in May
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Favourite Things: May Edition
It’s a hot week here and surely we’re past the last of the frost warnings?! Anyway, here are some of… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
8 Things I Learned in April
1. Jello-O is the official state food of Utah. 2. Outside North America Bartlett pears are called Williams pears. 3.… Read more 8 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
I have a lots of things I’m excited to share with you today, especially some humorous recommendations. Read It took… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
The Name of the Pear
There is one pear that is the most common variety throughout the world, excluding Asia. But is it the Stair,… Read more The Name of the Pear
Origins of the Easter Bunny
I must admit that I have not hidden Easter eggs for my kids the last couple of years (I did… Read more Origins of the Easter Bunny
6 Things I Learned in March
1. Have you heard of the Minnesota Starvation Experiment that was conducted in 1944-1945? I learned about it in three… Read more 6 Things I Learned in March
Favourite Things: March Edition
An unexpected vacation and a milestone birthday were the high points of last month. I hope you enjoy reading this… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
7 Picture Books About Noteworthy Women
March is drawing to a close, but I didn’t want to neglect my tradition of reviewing picture book biographies of… Read more 7 Picture Books About Noteworthy Women
Favourite Things: February Edition
Although it’s definitely still winter here, I’m glad that March has arrived. We’re taking a break from school next week…… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
5 Things I Learned in January
Here’s what I learned last month (and one thing I forgot in December…) 2. The medieval mathematician Fibonacci introduced Arabic… Read more 5 Things I Learned in January
Favourite Things: January Edition
Time for another monthly recap! Read I finished re-reading The Moonspinners, a romantic thriller set in Crete by Mary Stewart… Read more Favourite Things: January Edition
Firsts of 2022 in Pictures
Have you noticed that a lot of my “firsts” involve food? I do love trying new recipes and ideas. I… Read more Firsts of 2022 in Pictures