Rosemary Spread
Looks kinda chi-chi doesn’t it? Truth be told I whipped it up in about 2 minutes and put it on a piece of torn bagel brought home from the Farmers’ Market a half hour before. I think the sprig of rosemary elevates the look. Or …
Author: Charmian Christie
Cheddar Apple Soup
I might be a bit slow, but I keep my promises. Just before Christmas, I asked readers for their favourite food combinations, promising a recipe inspired by their pairing. Andrew requested apple and cheddar and has been bugging me for a recipe based on this …
Sheesh! Kebabs…
I’m allowed another bad title pun. You’ll see why in a minute. The basement cleaning that inspired Wordle art also unearthed some long forgotten items. One such discovery was a set of metal barbecue skewers we received six years ago as part of a wedding …
Rouxbe Tuesday
It’s back to school for me. Fortunately, I won’t be needing to pack a lunch since I’m taking classes online with Rouxbe. I blogged about this at Accidental Hedonist today but am mentioning it again here since a) I couldn’t figure out how to insert …
More Than You’ll Ever Need to Know About Me
My husband complains that since I started blogging, we have no more undocumented meals. This is me at my mother’s house on Thanksgiving. I arrived with a pie in either hand and my Sony Cybershot slung around my neck. Guess he’s right. Sorry dear, as …
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Labour Day
It’s a holiday. Turn off the computer and go outside. Photo © Gaetan Lee, published under a Creative Commons License.
Lunch Box Blues
Dana McCauley’s statement in yesterday’s comments section got me thinking. She’s right. The listeria issue is likely making parents think twice about luncheon meats. But with peanut butter and nuts banned in most schools, what’s left? Dana suggested tuna and egg salad but unrefrigerated mayonnaise …