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Bannock – My First Authentic Canadian Food Memory

Posted on June 7, 2013 by

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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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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Come on Edmonton! It’s APRIL!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

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 by

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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Potato Leek Soup

Posted on February 22, 2013 by

Here’s a recipe from my 80 year old Auntie Anna for Potato Leek Soup. Every time we speak, about once a month or so, she tells me about this soup. She’s been telling me about it for over a  year, … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on January 19, 2013 by

….runs in slightly out of breath…. settles in front of computer…. wee bit of brandy in a snifter (#$%@ the snifter, downs it in one gulp), a mug of tea, takes a deep breath, holds, exhales… and we begin! Hello … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

It’s early morning and I’m waiting for Michael to wake up so we can open our Christmas presents. The little kid in me wants to pinch his nose until he wakes up to speed things along, but Santa still has … Continue reading →

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Being Canadian Means….

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

We’re told to write when we’re angry aren’t we? That way we don’t say anything we don’t really mean? I don’t remember them saying if it mattered if you had a food blog or not. Let’s talk about what being … Continue reading →

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HealthFare Restaurant: Update - It's Shut Down (In Edmonton)

Posted on November 8, 2012 by

Reblogged from Walsh Cooks: Lunch today was at HealthFare Restaurant, on the SE corner of Jasper Avenue and 103rd Street (officially 10279 Jasper Ave). I went with my sister, whom I am lucky enough to work with, and we were … Continue reading →

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Beans on Toast

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

And you wonder, “She’s going to write about beans on toast?”. “You betcha!”, says I. After a Thanksgiving without turkey, I am feeling a wee bit glum. The grey skies and promise of rain and maybe snow doesn’t help much. … Continue reading →

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