Author Archives: Walsh Cooks

About Walsh Cooks

I just ate couscous and curried lentils for breakfast, and it's not even 5 a.m. What else do you need to know?

Bannock – My First Authentic Canadian Food Memory

Posted on June 7, 2013

I was intrigued when fellow foodie Valerie sent out an invite to the blogging community asking us to participate in The Canadian Food Experience Project. I like Valerie and was happy to support her project and participate! Valerie says to … Continue reading →

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Rickshaw Cocktail

Posted on May 24, 2013

Seriously have to consider changing the name of this blog to Walsh Drinks. Fellow gin aficionado Keith introduced me to a website this morning at The Huffington Post, Fall in Love with Gin Cocktails. You know its going to be … Continue reading →

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Godzilla in Old Strathcona

Found this on our walk this morning in Old Strathcona. This was shortly after a man in a VW Beetle drove past us in an alley, Twistin’ the Night Away blaring, windows down, stopping beside us, and he driver-seat dancing, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Do It Japan!!!!

Posted on May 15, 2013

I get all sorts of weird, interesting, odd things in my email since I started writing this blog of mine. Today I got this press release: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9th May 2013 Breakfast Cereals Are The Rising Star Of The … Continue reading →

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Easy Spicy Coconut Lentil Soup

Posted on May 10, 2013

Bet you didn’t know May is Love your Lentils Month. It is. Chef Michael Smith says so. A call was made to food bloggers and home chefs to get creative and submit a recipe, so I did – after I … Continue reading →

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Spring has Sprung at Earl’s

Posted on May 5, 2013

The patio furniture is out, the sun is shining, and Earl’s has it’s new Spring menu! Nothing says spring (especially for those of us without barbecues at home) quite like a 16 oz bone-in Certified Angus rib eye steak, rubbed … Continue reading →

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Where to Eat in Victoria

Posted on May 3, 2013

Traveling to Victoria? This blog is for you. I am in turmoil because we normally get a Spring trip out to the island, and this year we are unable to. My whole being is aching for the smell of boxwood, … Continue reading →

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Banana Muffins

Posted on April 14, 2013

I’ve been sipping my way through a huge many smoothies (slurries) these past few months. So much so, I’ve been buying my fruit and veg from H & W Produce. Their slogan, Spend Less for Fresh. So you understand why … Continue reading →

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Come on Edmonton! It’s APRIL!

Posted on April 7, 2013

I was just fine with the weather we’ve been having. But when I woke up this morning and looked at yet another layer of snow blanketing the city, I sighed deeply. And deeply again. Let’s go back a few days. … Continue reading →

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Manor Bistro to Jesus Christ Superstar

Posted on March 22, 2013

Ate at the Manor Bistro tonight – had a GREAT supper…. tried baby octopus for the first time ever (it didn’t suction cup itself to the roof of my mouth as I expected it would.  Required minimal coaxing from chef … Continue reading →

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