I procrastinated on this blog post, but as usual putting it together made me look back fondly on the last… Read more Favourite Things: November Edition
Tag: food
Cranberries: From Pemmican to Canned Sauce
Since it’s American Thanksgiving this week, here is a post about the history of cranberries. And since I’m not American,… Read more Cranberries: From Pemmican to Canned Sauce
2021 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
This year, once again, I’ve been hearing over and over that we should do our Christmas shopping early — so… Read more 2021 Gift Guide: 20+ Gift Ideas for History Buffs
8 Things I Learned in October
Redwood trees can have other trees (even up to 40 feet tall!) growing in their canopies. 2. Couvade syndrome is… Read more 8 Things I Learned in October
Favourite Things: October Edition
So, November! October was rather busy and I didn’t keep up all the habits I should have, so I’m trying… Read more Favourite Things: October Edition
Porridge Around the World (Part 2)
Last week I wrote about oatmeal, grits, and congee. Today we’re looking at polenta, followed by two porridges that were… Read more Porridge Around the World (Part 2)
Porridge Around the World (Part 1)
It’s that time of year again — time to make hot cereal for breakfast. To be honest, we eat oatmeal… Read more Porridge Around the World (Part 1)
6 Things I Learned in September
A Bon Appetit magazine article gave this tip for making fried rice: mix a few egg yolks into leftover rice… Read more 6 Things I Learned in September
Where Did Hummingbird Cake Originate?
I just finished this sweet middle grade novel and it got me thinking about cake. Have you ever had hummingbird… Read more Where Did Hummingbird Cake Originate?
Favourite Things: August Edition
Today was our first day back to school, coming after a busy month of visits with relatives. I’m so grateful… Read more Favourite Things: August Edition
4 Things I Learned in June
Here are four tidbits you may or may not already know. If it’s too expensive to properly preserve the remains… Read more 4 Things I Learned in June
Favourite Things: June Edition
School’s out! We finished a few weeks ago and are definitely enjoying the change. I was going to say “change… Read more Favourite Things: June Edition
Mint Julep, Anyone?
I thought it would be fun to make some cocktails this summer and the natural progression was to then look… Read more Mint Julep, Anyone?