Author Archives: Rhona

Chicken is a pretty easy food to like, if you’re a meat eater. It can be made to suit almost any taste, and it’s grown remarkably cheap in my lifetime. The much quoted “chicken in every pot” promise made by … Continue reading →

It’s new year resolution time, and the tireless Guy Dauncey offers a few departure points for inspiration on his Climate Challenge page – including a Week-by-Week Guide for people wanting to join with others in “climate challenge circles.” I like … Continue reading →

Some fresh ideas for the new year… Emerging Green Builders Victoria presents Natural Capitalism: Creating The Next Industrial RevolutionThursday, January 7th, 7:00pm; Burnside Gorge Community Centre, 471 Cecilia Road– 90 minute video presentation followed by discussion and social time –Please … Continue reading →

I spent today at Joyce & Peter’s annual hamper-stuffing party, held at their beautiful B&B;/home, Earle Clarke House. The event, which the couple has been hosting since they first began the parties in Toronto in 1995, invites anyone who cares … Continue reading →

I’ve been reading Cheap: The High Cost of Discount Culture, by Ellen Ruppel Shell, and have just had my heart broken. I’m a longtime fan of Ikea, like the rest of the world have admired their brilliant marketing and positioning, … Continue reading →