Hello from cold and snowy Owen Sound. I’ve got quite a few favourites to share, including a few things I… Read more Favourites Things: January Edition
Tag: food
Firsts of 2021 in Pictures
I just went through my Google Photo albums and my “Favourite Things” posts of the past year so I could… Read more Firsts of 2021 in Pictures
Favourite Things: December Edition
Andrew started a new job today — getting the job offer was easily my favourite thing in December! What else…… Read more Favourite Things: December Edition
3 Things I Learned in November
While doing a workout last night I suddenly realized that for the first time I forgot to post my monthly… Read more 3 Things I Learned in November
Favourite Things: November Edition
I procrastinated on this blog post, but as usual putting it together made me look back fondly on the last… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Cranberries: From Pemmican to Canned Sauce
Since it’s American Thanksgiving this week, here is a post about the history of cranberries. And since I’m not American,… Read more Cranberries: From Pemmican to Canned Sauce
2021 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
This year, once again, I’ve been hearing over and over that we should do our Christmas shopping early — so… Read more 2021 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
8 Things I Learned in October
Redwood trees can have other trees (even up to 40 feet tall!) growing in their canopies. 2. Couvade syndrome is… Read more 8 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
So, November! October was rather busy and I didn’t keep up all the habits I should have, so I’m trying… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Porridge Around the World (Part 2)
Last week I wrote about oatmeal, grits, and congee. Today we’re looking at polenta, followed by two porridges that were… Read more Porridge Around the World (Part 2)
Porridge Around the World (Part 1)
It’s that time of year again — time to make hot cereal for breakfast. To be honest, we eat oatmeal… Read more Porridge Around the World (Part 1)
6 Things I Learned in September
A Bon Appetit magazine article gave this tip for making fried rice: mix a few egg yolks into leftover rice… Read more 6 Things I Learned in September
Where Did Hummingbird Cake Originate?
I just finished this sweet middle grade novel and it got me thinking about cake. Have you ever had hummingbird… Read more Where Did Hummingbird Cake Originate?