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?
Tag: food
Favourite Things: August Edition
Today was our first day back to school, coming after a busy month of visits with relatives. I’m so grateful… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
4 Things I Learned in June
Here are four tidbits you may or may not already know. If it’s too expensive to properly preserve the remains… Read more 4 Things I Learned in June
Favourite Things: June Edition
School’s out! We finished a few weeks ago and are definitely enjoying the change. I was going to say “change… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Mint Julep, Anyone?
I thought it would be fun to make some cocktails this summer and the natural progression was to then look… Read more Mint Julep, Anyone?
Favourite Things: May Edition
I hope all my American readers enjoyed their long weekend. We’re still in lockdown around here… But moving on, here… Read more Favourite Things: May Edition
9 Things I Learned in May
I’ve been remembering to jot down things I learned lately instead of waiting till the end of the month, so… Read more 9 Things I Learned in May
5 Things I Learned in April
I’ve been able to sew for years (decades?) but I am just now learning the proper names of stitches (ladder… Read more 5 Things I Learned in April
Favourite Things: April Edition
We’re in the middle of our third lockdown, but there have been some some bright spots! Read My favourite read… Read more Favourite Things: April Edition
Favourite Things: March Edition
We got out of the house more in March, which was lovely. If you’re wondering, here’s what we’ve been up… Read more Favourite Things: March Edition
Favourite Things: February Edition
We had a snowy February and I’m looking forward to the gradual approach of spring. But first here are some… Read more Favourite Things: February Edition
6 Things I Learned in January
Squirrels do not like safflower seed. This was great to learn because our bird feeders hang from a fence and… Read more 6 Things I Learned in January
The Long History of Truffles
Priced between $900 and $3000 per pound, truffles are one of the delicacies of haute cuisine. Truffles are fungi that… Read more The Long History of Truffles