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 are healthy, but in reality, after a few spoonfuls of sugar and virtually no fiber,…
It Costs What?
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 into the air, I was also thinking about supper. I decided to let the inspiration…
Chicken with Blazing Carrot Jelly
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 chicken, and roast it. So I did. And it’s delicious. It’s also tasty on a…
Cally’s Teas – An Update
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 location, but we are welcome to call her with our orders. If your Oolong is…
Corn!
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 Korn. Regardless, it’s on special today, 10 ears for $4.00…. and it is DELICIOUS. It’s…
Friday In Edmonton
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 and are taking steps to do what they can to improve the downtown scene. What…
Italian Rice with Chicken
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 Brits do Italian. I’m doomed. Again. I should have clued in when they ask for…
Pickled Carrot Update
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 chewing. And chewing. And chewed some more. Then he asked, “What’s in this?”. Dear readers,…
Does Chef Boyardee Get You Fat
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 greens, sliced peppers, and other assorted vegetables, and you will have a fairly healthy lunch…
Pickled Carrots – My Way
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 stove-top, the word “sterilized” being thrown around and soft curses being muttered as jars cracked….
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