It’s here! Our first CASE of wine from Hemispheres Wine Guild. The box was ripped opened, a cursory glance made at the selection, and a bottle uncorked (proper cork and all). Thing is, riff-raff has been stomping through our neighbours yard like crazy these last few days, and I had to don my Neighbourhood Vigilante…

While out for a beer last night, my friend and I went through our usual discourse of solving the world’s problems, and understanding ourselves.  I also found Jesus. Seriously. He works at the Sugar Bowl. And here’s his picture: I also promise you I only had Blanche de Chambly. Never mind how many.The Sugar Bowl…

This was meant for my dear friend visiting from Nova Scotia yesterday, but I learned rather quickly that phyllo has to thaw overnight in the fridge to work. Instead, we had roasted chicken and potatoes – both done with olive oil, lemon and oregano. I’ve made this feta pie before, and as you can see…

Heritage Park is not so historical these days. With their recent expansion into the tree nursery, and the creation of Gasoline Alley, which portrays the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s, comes the Selkirk Grille. The Selkirk Grille is named after the Selkirk class engine, and in honour of Engine 5931 sitting on the corner of 14th…

Saturday morning, woke up, stretched, and decided last minute that I was going to drive my Michael down to Calgary (Michael’s original plan was to travel by Red Arrow). Decided to make a day of it, and packed a picnic. We started our road trip via highway 2A, and meandered through Leduc, Wetaskawin, Hobbema, and…

I was such a lady….  On June 11, Henry Wise Wood Senior High, Class of ’85 is having its reunion. Am I going? Nah. I already keep in touch with the people who have remained my friends over the past 25 years. You may remember my blog entry of March 27, 2010 when I took…

For those familiar with my blog, or more for those people who know me quite well, here’s a rare image. A salad. Made of vegetables. Let me introduce you to a Katchoomber Salad. You must read about it and get the recipe at Cookbook Cooks as I did this very morning. I’m always looking for…

First, a welcome to Miami Culinary Tours to Walsh Cooks, and a warm hug to all my Followers, public,  anonymous, or just passing through. If I could, I would give each of you a fresh-baked chocolate chip cookie, just out of the oven. But you are stuck with a picture. You will remain thin. I…

Valerie of A Canadian Foodie gives me a shout out. Thanks Valerie!!! Click the link to read her version of my bolognese using the mysterious Thermomix machine. A space age device that every kitchen should have. My public service announcement of the day is this:  People of Edmonton. Get outside and SNIFF THE AIR. It’s…

If you are cutting carbs, look away. Look away now. With this “cleanse” I was on, all things bread were sacrificed. It was horrible. By Day 4, I was done. I could give up the sweets, the treats, but bread? No way. Nor the lure of a patio on a sunny afternoon to drink a…