Author Archives: Rhona

 

Summer reading

Jul 8

Just a few items of interest before I disappear up to Courtenay to the Vancouver Island Music Festival where I will be cheering the likes of Roberta Flack and Nanci Griffith in the sweltering heat. Lots of thoughtful reading to … Continue reading →

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Cheesy workshop

Jul 4

I have had a lifelong interest in what the Transition Townies nowadays call reskilling, and so I was happy to have a chance for some more information on making my own cheese. I suppose part of this is a wish … Continue reading →

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Sunday Dinners on a Saturday

Jun 23

Had a great launch of my chapbook Sunday Dinners last Saturday, thanks to JackPine Press and Open Space Gallery and a lovely audience. Here’s Elise, of JackPine, showing off her natty tights during the intros: Have no pics of myself, … Continue reading →

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Sooke community garden

Jun 22

This month’s CR-FAIR meeting was held out at Sooke, where we got a look at Sunriver Community Garden, officially unveiled a week ago, and already thriving. It was created with the energy and guidance of Sooke Food CHI, who are … Continue reading →

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Why it’s a good idea to grow and cook as much of your own food as humanly possible

Jun 22

Latest notices from the Canadian Food Inspection website May 25, 2010 – June 18, 2010 HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – Consumers Cautioned To Avoid Recalled Meat Products Consumer Advisory – United States’ “SpaghettiOs” With Meatballs Recall HEALTH HAZARD ALERT – Certain … Continue reading →

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