April 2011
8 posts
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The Sale of Kale [Kale and Quinoa Pilaf with Grape...
My dad has taught me a lot of things. For instance; Sales are good. Sales in abundance - better. While this lesson is certainly valuable, my dear father had a bit of an obsessive sale problem. Upon finding 15 cans of beans in the cupboard, he’d simply look up from his newspaper and explain, “They were on sale.” It was as if there was never going to be another can of beans for...
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Frustrations and Cake [Banana Cake with Spiced...
It’s been a bit of a week over here in my neck of the woods. There were some contract renewal issues at my office, issues meaning no one renewed the contract, and today marks the third day of a forced unpaid vacation. I’m sure you can only imagine how utterly impressed I am about it all. The current state of events has left me feeling a little mopey, lost and lethargic without a job...
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Pretend Hooky [Spaghetti with Roasted Asparagus...
It’s Monday and I’m playing hooky. Alright, you got me. I’m not playing hooky. I’m not brave enough to do things like that. In actuality, my office access card seems to be on the fritz so I was told I could just go home. Isn’t that wonderful? Lucky for me, I seem to have gotten a day off on the one gloriously sunny day of the week. Knowing that, I decided to take my...
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Golden Globes [Beet Salad with Almonds and Goat...
In the days since we last spoke, my dearest laptop fell ill and I was forced to lay her to rest. We had good times, her and I, but in her last days she was keeping from my favourite thing. That, of course, would be chatting with you. So, how are you?
It’s Good Friday today and oh how good it is. We slept late (ok, I slept late), moved slowly, and arrived at Mr GL’s parents place to...
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A Simple Sipper & A Birthday [Prosecco & Campari...
There are things happening outside. Right now. Have you stopped to have a look? A week or two ago, I was saying to Amanda, my best friend, that I was afraid if I didn’t stop to take a deep breath, and a long hard look at Spring, it would be August in a blink. For the first time in years, I’m really trying my best to take all of Spring in. Every earthy, wet smell, every blooming bud,...
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Politics and Bacon [Bacon Fried Wild Rice with...
Let me open by saying I am going to keep this short and sweet. It’s the Canadian Leaders Debate and I’m trying my hardest to focus and take it in. Because we’re friends, I’m going to level with you. I abhor politics. I know it’s important to be an informed citizen. I know. You need not wag the finger of shame at me. I do vote, and I try my best to make informed...
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The Woes of Dietary Restrictions [Wild Rice Salad...
Isn’t it funny how your views on age change as you get older? We were heading to Cornwall this weekend to celebrate my Dad’s 60th birthday. I remember when my Grandparents were in their 60s and I thought they were old. Now that it’s my dad that’s 60, and both his parents are still alive and well, it doesn’t seem as old anymore. I can’t even picture turning 60...
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Stale Brain & Waffles [Buckwheat Bacon Waffles]
Why, hello there! I didn’t forget about you, I swear. April is only 6 days in and it’s already been the busiest month in ….well, months. It is officially the month of birthdays. My best friend, dad, Mr GoudaLife, and my moms husband are all within a week and a half of each other. This guarantees weekends long, nights late, and drinks plentiful. And I won’t bore you with...
