Monthly Archives: June 2011

Cally’s Teas – An Update

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

I called Cally’s new telephone number this afternoon, hoping to reach Edmonton’s favourite Empress of Tea, but unfortunately, all I got was her voice mail. In her friendly, warm message, she says that they are still looking for a new … Continue reading →

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Corn!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Nothing says summer more than peaches and cream corn and a good summer thunder shower. This corn, shown here at the left, was bought at Safeway. I believe it’s a knock-off of Taber Corn. I think the sign read Taybor … Continue reading →

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Friday In Edmonton

Posted on June 25, 2011 by

Yesterday was a thrilling day to be out and about in Edmonton. The evening started with a visit to What the Truck a fun event organized by Mack Male and Sharon Yeo.  These two positive, energetic people love our city … Continue reading →

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Italian Rice with Chicken

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

I eff’d up the carrots. I eff’d up a colour matching test on my friend’s website, I will not eff up dinner tonight. Tonight it’s Italian Rice with Chicken as provided by the BBC. long, long pause Oh crap. The … Continue reading →

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Pickled Carrot Update

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

About my pickled carrots…. Michael opened the jar, enthusiastically pulled out a fork full and stuck them in his mouth. He started to chew. It’s at this point I normally get an appreciative “Mmmmm mmmmm mmm” feedback. But he kept … Continue reading →

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Does Chef Boyardee Get You Fat

Posted on June 16, 2011 by

Dear Person who did a Google Search “Does Chef Boyardee Get You Fat” and ended up at my blog: No, a can of Chef Boyardee will not make you fat. Eat it with a side salad full of dark leafy … Continue reading →

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Pickled Carrots – My Way

Posted on June 13, 2011 by

I’ve never pickled anything until today. When I was growing up, for several years Mom and Dad pickled things, mainly cucumbers. I remember our kiddie swimming pool being used to wash vast quantities of cucumbers, large boiling cauldrons on the … Continue reading →

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Mango!

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

Here’s a mango. A juicy mango. The mango has been eaten. By me. Thank you. (This blog post was made in an effort to remove my eyes from the Vancouver at Boston game).

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…..and we’re back!

Posted on June 6, 2011 by

Dear Telus. You suck. Sincerely, Catherine Walsh. 7 days overdue, and I’m back! I’m back! I can type on a proper keyboard! Rejoice! We moved. We’re near settled. We like the place. We have a view. Here’s the stove I … Continue reading →

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