Monthly Archives: April 2006

 

Lots of Larkin

Apr 29

I had some salmon chowder for supper last night, along with baking powder biscuits made with whipping cream instead of butter. Having a little trouble posting just now, having failed in my attempt to slice the top of my left … Continue reading →

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Rhubarb rhubarb rhubarb

Apr 27

I have a pair of rhubarb plants that despite my neglectful stewardship manage to rouse themselves every year to give me a couple of batches of fruit. Not enough to do too much with, but at the very least I … Continue reading →

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Saltines, literary prodigies and poet laureates

Apr 25

Yesterday I was thinking about saltine crackers, which I could not find for some reason in my grocery store (needed for the crust of the Artichoke and Mushroom Quiche). And that of course led me to think about young Daisy … Continue reading →

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Back to poetry

Apr 24

I’ve been preoccupied with food lately so time to think a bit more about poetry. My cyber scouts have been sending me interesting things to read, so I thought I’d share. Mary felt I needed to know about the not-quite-yet-born … Continue reading →

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Yogurt of the gods

Apr 22

While living in England I once said, only half in jest, that I would not return to Canada until they started selling Greek yogurt. Circumstances beyond my control made me break my vow, but I still think it was a … Continue reading →

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