Okay, I’ll admit I’m a gadget-loving guy. I am easily seduced by devices that have buttons, programming, switches, dials, and LED displays. And if they’re kitchen devices, I’m even more vulnerable to their siren song. Walk through a store display of Instant Pots, pressure cookers, stand mixers, panini presses, pasta
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Scripturient: Breadmaker Tales: Blueberry Jam
Longtime readers here know that baking bread is one of my passions (Susan might call it an obsession, one of my many), but I’m also I’m a reasonably competent cook (not as good as Susan, but I try…); I make my own fresh pasta and my own pizza, among other
Continue readingPostArctica: New Jam In Verdun
There is currently a jam every Thursday night at 7 at Cafe le 5e on Wellington street in Verdun. Jazz is the point of departure but people are invited to join and play whatever style they feel most comfortable playing. It is a great way to spend some time chilling with
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Anyone who has come to the Jam knows that it is an original community art event that has been fulfilling the needs and desires of Verduners and others. Many have […]
Continue readingPostArctica: Surprises – Jam Report #13
You just never know what you are going to get at the Jam. Friday night at Cafe Kali being no exception to this rule as things started off quietly, perhaps […]
Continue readingPostArctica: Friends – Jam Report #12
Writing this on February 3 which signifies one month smoke free for me, hard to believe, and all I can say is it can be done, but you have to […]
Continue readingPostArctica: Light – Jam Report #11
At 5pm you can see it is still light out and that has always been a liberating experience for me, that first day of the 9-5 drudgery where you walk […]
Continue readingPostArctica: Calabash Beats – Jam Report #9
Friday night was the first edition of The Jam at Cafe Kali for 2016. And if anyone was worried that the Jam may have lost its incredible pre-holiday momentum, let […]
Continue readingPostArctica: Happy Holidays! – Jam Report #8
All I can is WOW! What an amazing 8 week run this has been! People said a live music venue in Verdun was needed and I think we proved them […]
Continue readingPostArctica: Mandolins and Traditions – Jam Report #7
Another great night at the Jam! I would like to mention the importance of community, that feeling of belonging to some kind of evolving open cohabitation in the ‘hood, up […]
Continue readingPostArctica: Energy – Jam Report #6
One thing no one is going to accuse Verdun of being is a hotbed of live music, for the most part it’s non existent. But things are changing. There is […]
Continue readingPostArctica: Special Event – Jam Report #5
Overflowing house Friday night as a bunch of things were happening as well as the Jam. Politicians came by, lots of artists were networking, Rocky Mt Lo led a ribbon […]
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Friday was our third edition of the Jam and it went smoothly as expected. After two weeks in the basement we brought the show upstairs and that was a big plus as it is more comfortable, the cafe offerings are more easily accessible, and there is much more room. Going
Continue readingPostArctica: Handsome Johnny by Wally Dae
On this time of remembering and not forgetting… Handsome Johnny by Wally Dae And remember that Wally Dae will continue to be the Special Guest at the Jam at Cafe Kali every Friday through November.
Continue readingPostArctica: Jam at Cafe Kali in Verdun
Last night was our 2nd edition of the Jam and it was a truly good time. The musicians work very well together, the people love the casual environment and it all comes together nicely. Wally Dae is one of the greatest unknown singer songwriters of our time so it is
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