Heh heh, can you tell I ache for spring and outdoor gallivanting? Unfortunately, a solo winter walk to the beach will have to suffice for now. The western waterfront is one of my favourite places in the city. I can’t wait for long bike rides out here soon! An appropriate book for the season (it’s […]
Monthly Archives: February 2012
Saturday afternoons often bring upon the baking itch. I opted for that old standby, banana bread with nuts and chocolate chips…this is a difficult one to mess up. See Joy of Baking for recipe (I followed it exactly, except for reducing the amount of sugar to 1/2 cup and adding 1/2 cup semisweet choc chips along with […]
Well, it has been confirmed: cross-country skiing is a serious workout! Even with copious amounts of post-ski stretching, my quads and adductors (I think?) were a-burnin’. It’s also a lot of fun, especially when the snow is fresh, the tracks are set, and the skies are blue! We skied at Camp Mercier, a cross-country ski/snowshoeing […]
I listened to quite a lot of late 70s/early 80s alt bands when I was in high school. I recently acquired most of Tom Verlaine’s (from the band Television) solo discography and it’s takin’ me back! I particularly like this song: And of course the whole Marquee Moon album is classic: I took a trip […]
Sunday = pancakes for breakfast, as long as I have time and ingredients! These were actually my favourite that I’ve made recently. Banana walnut oat bran is a delightful combination. La recette, based on one from In Praise of Leftovers: **Makes about 9 smallish pancakes or 2 servings** 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/4 c. oat […]
My chocolate consumption is getting out of hand… First chocolate oatmeal, then spontaneous batches of chocolate-peanut-butter cookies! [At least it was just a half-batch, and I have some packed up to give away…] This is why I need a job. Boredom baking is fun and all, but uh, I’m going to need to do a […]
This was one of those recipes that I’ve been meaning to make for a while, but I kept putting off buying the ingredients ! This is what happens when you have to walk to the grocery store and don’t like carrying home heavy things. LAZY PANTS. Anyway, I finally bought that frozen corn and large […]
YEAH for sunny Sundays! And being warm enough to eat lunch in the park! [Tofu banh mi from a place in Downtown Kitchener] A quiet little spot Now for some kitchen snaps… Easy meal of fusili with cheesy sauce, edamame, and carrots: With a side of ELLE Canada…fashion mags are a guilty pleasure of mne […]
I haven’t busted out the loaf pans for months, so it was high time for some zucchini bread! Recipe adapted from the trusty Joy of Baking: 1/2 cup (50 grams) pecans or walnuts 1 cup (240 ml) shredded raw zucchini (1-2 zucchini) 1/2 cup (120 ml) grated raw apple 1 1/2 cups (195 grams) all-purpose […]
Caribbean Rice and Beans, adapted from 125 Best Vegan Recipes: [Serves 6] 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 carrot, diced 1 1/2 c long-grain white rice [I used brown but it turned out too chewy] 1 bay leaf 1/4 tsp ground cloves 1/2 tsp ground allspice 1/4 tsp […]
Bake + Bike 