Monthly Archives: July 2011

Lentil Dahl

Posted on July 24, 2011 by

As the moon moves into Taurus, and the sun into Leo, my mind gazes to the empty bowl of sugary grapefruit slice candy, and wine gums beside me. Again, another Monday looms with resolve to “eat right” and clean up … Continue reading →

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Friday at our Place

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

What. A. Week. A confidence shared. Embarrassment.  Spilled my full-to-the-top water bottle all over my keyboard, mouse, telephone, pants, floor. All while trying to be professional during a telephone call. Not sure that a screamed “OH CRAP” (*whispered: I actually … Continue reading →

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Bubble Tea

Posted on July 22, 2011 by

Bubble tea has been on my radar for many years. But it fell in the “Ew, you must be kidding me” category, so didn’t pay much attention. Thing is, bubble tea didn’t go away like I thought it would. In … Continue reading →

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Specialty Tea

Posted on July 19, 2011 by

Regular reader of my blog? You know I love tea. New to my blog? I love tea. My usual is Cally’s Teas Best Earl Grey, because, it is simply the best Earl Grey tea on the planet. I’m letting you … Continue reading →

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Cornflakes are Good When….

Posted on July 15, 2011 by

To answer another Google searcher who landed on my blog after their question “Cornflakes are Good When…”. Well, let me answer that for you. Cornflakes are good when: 1. You want to eat something that the TV commercials tell you … Continue reading →

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It Costs What?

Posted on July 7, 2011 by

As I was driving home, a 5 minute commute without traffic, I was thinking two things. The first, how frustrated David Suzuki would be with me for driving my vehicle such a short distance. And as I spewed carbon dioxide … Continue reading →

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Chicken with Blazing Carrot Jelly

Posted on July 2, 2011 by

The chicken didn’t photograph really well, but here’s a pic of the Jam Lady’s Blazing Carrot Jelly. The Jam Lady (who was a man) at this morning’s farmer’s market at 104th Street (in Edmonton) recommended I smear this on a … Continue reading →

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