We took our first hike of the season yesterday. Our forest is just beginning to change with the turning of the season. The air is thick with the fresh, sweet smell of fallen leaves. It is a magical time of year. A brisk hike is…
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My Grandmother’s Records
Read moreMy mother and her siblings have been going through the painful process of cleaning out my grandmother’s house. I’ve been in & out a few times. I took some things that have a lot of sentimental value to me—drawings by a much younger version of…
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August Birthday Party!
Read moreAs it turns out, my entire family (except for me!) has an August birthday. Today, we had a sweet little celebration at our house to wish my Mom, Dad, & sister the happiest of happy birthdays. I’ve had so much fun cooking + decorating these…
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From Farm to Fridge
Read moreEating clean and green is not easy—don’t let anybody fool you!—but there are things that you can do to simplify. After we picked up our first CSA box, I went straight to work. Cleaning, peeling, and cutting oh my! I made it fun, put on…
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Renaissance Faire
Read moreThe Renaissance Faire is one of my favourite ways to say goodbye to summer. Renaissance is the perfect blend of fun, magical, and delicious. It’s become a tradition to visit the faire each year. I even got my husband to join me this year. Gypsy…
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Viva Las Vegas
Read moreIt’s difficult to experience a city while traveling for work. Still, I try to get a flavor as I go. Last week was spent in “Sin City” Las Vegas. The way I felt about Las Vegas is the way that I feel about a lot…
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Community-Supported Agriculture
Read moreYesterday we picked up our first CSA (community-supported agriculture) share of the season. Have you heard about CSAs? Community-supported agriculture (in North America sometimes known as community-shared agriculture) is an alternative, locally-based socio-economic model of agriculture and food distribution. A CSA also refers to a…
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Food Diary: Saturday Supper
Read moreThis morning we headed to our local natural foods shop to pick up our first CSA (community-supported agriculture) share of the season. Tomorrow, I’ll share some details about what came in the box, but for now, a few photographs of tonight’s supper. There is seriously…
