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Fun at the Fair

Sep 2

The Saanich Fair has been going since 1868, and is a Labour Day favourite. The weather was perfect, and for me the day began with an exuberant noon performance of the Coastal Cowgirls, who have been riding together since 2014. … Continue reading →

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Stir-up Sunday

Nov 20

I blush to admit I learned about Stir-up Sunday by listening to the Archers… But it’s here: the last Sunday before Advent is the day to make your Christmas pudding, cake etc, and I am making fruit cake today, despite … Continue reading →

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Crete part 2: Amari Valley; wild greens, pastry and sing for your supper

Apr 19

It may have felt on the wintry side at times, but we were in Crete at a perfect time to catch the full glory of wildflowers. Our Thursday morning was spent gathering wild greens from the hillside, and preparing them … Continue reading →

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Crete part 1: snail tales from central Crete

Apr 19

We’ve just returned from a fantastic week on Crete, which I’ll attempt to document by day, with a very selective sampling from the 700+ photos I returned with; best I can do since I can’t share the feeling of being … Continue reading →

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