in which a 32-year-old desire is fulfilled: we eat at stroud’s
In 1993 I read a story in the New York Times: a father and his young daughter ate at Stroud's, a Kansas City institution, known for pan-fried chicken, large portions,…
food issues
greetings from victoria, last post of the trip (days 13-15), plus the ethics of travel
Bluefin TunaYesterday morning we packed up, drove to one of the big drugstore chains, and bought a soft cooler case and ice. The leftovers from Asadero were just too good…
history and sushi in seattle (day 11)
I'm writing this in the middle of the night, having crashed as soon as we got back to the cottage, then waking up a few hours later, wide awake. This…
yet another post about tuna: tuna pasta salad, my current favourite way to eat tuna
You might not think that tuna is a frequent topic of this blog. But I blog about tuna more than you might think.In 2009, after reading about the decline of…
yet another post about tuna: tuna-pasta salad, my current favourite way to eat tuna
You might not think that tuna is a frequent topic of this blog. But I blog about tuna more than you might think. In 2009, after reading about the decline…
the north island report: where to eat in port hardy and port mcneill, updated for 2022
It seems like everything in our lives will be divided by covid — pre and post. The lockdown, the case counts, the death counts. Quarantining our groceries. Masks. Vaccines. Hand…
what i’m reading: four fish: the future of the last wild food
After reading a review of Paul Greenberg’s Four Fish: The Future of the Last Wild Food when it was published in 2010, I added the title to The List. When…
what i’m reading: animal, vegetable, junk: a history of food, from sustainable to suicidal, by mark bittman
Mark Bittman’s Animal, Vegetable, Junk: A History of Food, from Sustainable to Suicidal is a fascinating, readable, and wide-ranging nonfiction. With clear and simple language, Bittman unpacks the many threads…
dog agility, worm composting, and morning tea: three things going on with me
Does it make sense to create compost when you don’t garden? I don’t know, but I’m doing it. Worms, but no garden So, I’m not gardening. The Urban Worm Bag…
my happy kitchen life (i still love my instant pot — but it is not a good slow-cooker)
Don’t get rid of your slow-cooker! Since moving to a remote region with very limited food choices, I’ve upped my cook-ahead game to levels I never thought possible. I’m really…
most useless and annoying advice ever: it’s cheaper if you make it yourself
I did not make this myself. Ever since moving to Canada, people have been telling me how I could make something myself for less money than I paid for it.…
friends and family road trip reunion: day thirteen: portland: books, street art, food
Portland is as advertised: an interesting city with a lot going on. We both look forward to returning, perhaps before or after a family visit. We got only a taste…
trulocal.ca for healthy, local meat and seafood delivered to your home or workplace
Tl;dr version: TruLocal delivers a wide variety of local meat, poultry, and seafood from family farms to your door. They serve Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. And they’re great! *…
ayoubs.ca for the best nuts and dried fruit shipped to your door
Isn’t this beautiful? I had an instant flashback to stores we visited in Amman. For a healthy snack, you can’t beat nuts. They’re packed with protein, healthy oils, vitamins, and…
what i’m reading: the instant pot bible
I’ve never reviewed a cookbook before, but then I’ve never been this enthusiastic about a cookbook before: The Instant Pot Bible by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough. Why I love…
what i’m reading: the instant pot bible
I’ve never reviewed a cookbook before, but then I’ve never been this enthusiastic about a cookbook before: The Instant Pot Bible by Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough. Why I love…
three questions for readers: instant pot, green smoothies, golden milk
I’d love reader feedback on these three questions. I know most people will reply on Facebook, which makes it really difficult to save reader reaction. But there’s no stopping that…
the north island restaurant report: where to eat in port hardy and port mcneill
I was sure that one of the downsides of moving to a small town in a relatively remote area would be a serious lack of food choices. I’ve been very…
how to eat tuna
Some years ago, after reading about overfishing and the horrendous state of our oceans, I vowed to stop eating tuna. Certain species of tuna are on the brink of extinction,…
making the move from plastic to glass food storage
Pyrex! I bought these! I love them! For the longest time, I’ve had a very large collection of plastic food storage containers. Allan and I have always brought most of…