January was a month of spectacular kindness on the part of friends. Over the past few years, I’ve become a fan of marmalade, and I’ve started making my own. As a marmalade lover, you learn fresh Seville Oranges are only available in a brief window between the end of December and early February. Even then, they’re not…
Forget April. For me, September’s always been the cruellest month. I’m sure I’m not the only one who hears the school bell ring and feels for the bruise, or the place where the bruise once was, to see if it still hurts. I suppose a lot of September “resolutions” stem from a need for self-protection…
Just when I thought our vacation was over [we just got back from our annual trip to Stratford – more on that, later] I found out about an awesome Tapas event going on right here in our own city. This may be Estrella Damm’s 3rd annual Tapas Journey in Toronto, but it’s the first time I’ve…
My son’s birthday turned out to be focused on myrmecology, the study of ants. The a-number-one gift on T’s wish-list was an elaborate ant-habitat and formicarium from Ants Canada. So, despite my reluctance to welcome insects into the house, welcome them we did. In the end, I’m glad we went with the fancy professional kit,…
A few months ago, on my first ever mother-daughter trip with Bea, I read Peter Heller’s road-trip detective novel, Celine. Now, if you know me, you know I have a difficult time with the “conclusions” of most novels. So, when I say I like a book, I mean I liked it from beginning to end. And, I certainly…
A few years ago, I stopped in front of the picture window of a Polish bakery. For several minutes, I stood staring at the most amazing little yellow lamb cakes dusted in powdered sugar. Strange, I didn’t go inside and buy one. I suppose, I’d probably already squared away our Easter dessert. But, those lambs remained with me….
The One of a Kind Spring Show and Sale is well underway at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place in downtown Toronto. You still have all weekend to visit the show and support the handmade revolution. #OOAKS17 runs from 10-9 on Saturday, April 1, and 10-6 on Sunday, April 2, 2017! Here are Smelling Salts…
