Bake with abandon!
I seem to have earned myself a bit of a reputation as a gastronomic fuss-budget. Recently, when I asked friends to recommend all-inclusive resorts for a mid-winter getaway, they all hesitated. No one seemed concerned about my Casper-white skin turning the colour of a freshly …
The hand model in the above photo is my brother-in-law, Ian. Little did he know that showing up early for the World’s Longest Barbecue would earn him praise and a shift on the grill. With my wrist still under protective custody, I lassoed everyone into …
Well, there I was moping around with an injured wrist, wondering what I should blog about and cyberspace provided. I just got assessed by the Bloggy Awards and they seem to like me. Click here to read their evaluation. If you do, feel free to …
August Meeting – Summer BBQTuesday, August 12th, 2008 7:00 p.m. to whenever It’s time for the annual PWAC-Guelph summer BBQ. Rain or shine. Last year it poured as Kira barbecued her amazing marinated pork chops. This year? Let’s hope we can sit under the pergola …
I went to a restaurant opening a while back and couldn’t figure out what all the fuss was about. The place was packed, and guests were raving about the food. While the ingredients were high quality, every time a server offered me a dish I …
This gadget makes my Top 10 Desert Island list for many reasons. On a practical note, it’s almost old enough to vote and still minces fresh herbs like it’s brand spanking new. But I love it for sentimental reasons as well. When visiting a friend …
The Globe and Mail is running a series of essays on the theme Lost Summer. Today my memories of the annual family corn roast runs in Facts & Arguments. It will be available online for a few days and then will be archived. So, find …
When I went to Wisconsin, I was expecting little more than fish and cheese. The swiveling, 3-foot mechanical mouse at Green Bay Airport did little to dissuade me. It offered a platter of cheese to passersby. I didn’t stop to see if the cheese was …