Yearly Archives: 2006

 

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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Better than a sandwich

Apr 21

Stuffed peppers are usually cooked, but a long time ago I had a relative of this excellent raw lunch/snack and here is my version, which will stuff two small/medium bell peppers. I recommend red or orange as I prefer the … Continue reading →

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Mslexia, Kathleen Jamie and the University of Gastronomic Sciences

Apr 20

Just got my copy of the Apr/May/Jun issue of Mslexia. The annual poetry competition closes April 28, so you might squeeze in if you hurry. The theme for the next issue is Travellers’ Tales, and the one after that I’m … Continue reading →

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Suet, treacle and some other things

Apr 19

Canadians who have acquired British cookbooks may sometimes need to know equivalent ingredients or measurements. Here’s a site that offers quite a bit of information, although not an answer to the question that still stumps me: what in a Canadian … Continue reading →

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