Occasional musings from a Left-coast Canadian ExPat in Oxford.
While we were busy making all those cookies, I put out a tray of savory snacks to try to counter the sugar rush. Most of these were courtesy of President’s Choice, as they sent out a basket of some of their newest products just in time for the holidays. And I’ve gotta say, most of … Continue reading Still not worth switching supermarkets for
Title = fun quote from an episode of Jamie’s School Dinners, where Jamie Oliver was trying to educate a woman on the benefits of feeding her family salad. Speaking of Salad… In an effort to do a little pre-emptive healthy eating before the base hedonism of the Christmas Food Fest, I’ve been trying to eat … Continue reading But… those are LEAVES, you don’t eat them!
Wow. Who knew an emulsion was so enticing! Anyhow, it all started after reading a bunch of Michael Pollan books. I started reading food labels, and one of those was eventually mayonnaise. And there are some frightening unpronounceables on those labels. This was also around the time Neil and I were realizing how easy it … Continue reading MYOM (Make Your Own Mayo)
In my last post there was a brief discussion in the comments about the evolution of charging (or not) for shopping bags – plastic and reuseable. bobvis mentioned It occurs to me now that if you really want people to remember to bring their own bags, you should actually *charge* them $0.03 for forgetting to … Continue reading Worth Switching Supermarkets For?
Not that my cupboards are bare, but Zoot posted something awfully fun yesterday that made me think a bit more about what’s in them (and read the comments, too!). I was going to comment, but I’d run on far too long. She writes: So, I’m curious how your kitchen is different from mine. Do you … Continue reading Old Mother Hubbard
From the Very Good Taste blog: 1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions. 2) *Asterisk and Italicize any items you’d be interested in trying but have not yet.* 2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten. 3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating. The VGT Omnivore’s Hundred: … Continue reading The Omnivore’s 100
Netchick’s living vicariously, asking everyone what they got for Christmas. And I’m happy to oblige! Some new running gear: an iPod Nano, the Nike + iPod pedometer/workout tracker and some new kicks to put it in, since my current runners were looking mighty sad. And a year’s subscription to Cook’s Illustrated Magazine. These will either … Continue reading For Tanya
It only took a few months to happen – I’ve got lunch fatigue. I’m officially bored with the lunch offerings around my office. And yah, I could make lunch to take to work, but I’m sorely out of practice and creativity in that department. It gets especially difficult when you consider the fact that I … Continue reading Just Bento
You can’t imagine how unbelievably sad I am to be writing this entry. Ending any relationship is hard, but this one meant more to me than most. It’s seen me through so much, been with me through good times and bad, and its warm, comforting embrace has been the one constant I’ve had to rely … Continue reading End of an Era
If you know me, you know how much I love Love LOVE food and wine. And the absolute highlight of the trip was dinner at the Eiffel Tower Restaurant. It’s one of few restaurants where the quality of the food is not inversely proportionate to the quality of the views. We were incredibly lucky to … Continue reading Top of the World
After my Food Network rant the other day, I must make a confession. I use a lot of disposable plastics in the kitchen. I do use a lot of plastic and glass re-usable containers, but I’m also guilty of using a great deal of zip-top bags and cling-film. Not to mention all the tinfoil, now … Continue reading Midday Confession
Not unlike fellow blogger and member of the ranks of the unemployed, Dave Drucker, I’m also spending a lot more of my time cooking at home, rather than going out. This isn’t a huge change, as Neil and I both really enjoy cooking – we generally argue over who gets to make dinner – but … Continue reading Chow Hound
Every now and again I’m sent products to review. The latest of these are a new granola bar product, the Fiber One Chewy Bars – Oats and Chocolate (made by General Mills – I’d link to a product site if they had one). I haven’t personally eaten a mass produced chewy granola bar in years. … Continue reading Fiber, getcher Fiber!
A while back I happened upon this blog post, which basically instructs the reader on how to manage cooking for yourself, without eating things that only come out of a can or box, while having absolutely no clue to what you’re doing. I realized that even though, yes, of course, eating at home is cheaper, … Continue reading Cooking at Home
I think it’s nearly impossible to live in Vancouver for a certain amount of time, and not eventually develop a liking for at least one soy product. Don’t get me wrong, I love meat. And not in the PETA way – in the kill and devour it charred and bloody way. But I also really … Continue reading Have your Cake and Eat It too!