Category Archives: Food

Veggie Update # 5: The Reality Edition

Our household became vegetarian on June 1 and it’s a part of our life now. The way we eat isn’t an experiment any more; it feels permanent. For anyone new to the blog, we are a couple, with no kids

Veggie Update # 5: The Reality Edition

Our household became vegetarian on June 1 and it’s a part of our life now. The way we eat isn’t an experiment any more; it feels permanent. For anyone new to the blog, we are a couple, with no kids

2012 Goal Update: Month 9

Here is my progress on my personal goals (or lack thereof) for September. I must admit I am looking forward to setting new goals in January, but I can hold out for 3 more months! Kulture If I didn’t have

2012 Goal Update: Month 9

Here is my progress on my personal goals (or lack thereof) for September. I must admit I am looking forward to setting new goals in January, but I can hold out for 3 more months! Kulture If I didn’t have

Food Association Quiz

What is a hippie food? Granola, of course. Where do yuppies go? Starbucks! What do you eat because they’re good for you? Vegetables, for sure. Why wasn’t I ever told, “You should try these green beans; they are crisp and

Food Association Quiz

What is a hippie food? Granola, of course. Where do yuppies go? Starbucks! What do you eat because they’re good for you? Vegetables, for sure. Why wasn’t I ever told, “You should try these green beans; they are crisp and

Veggie Update #4: Veggie on Vacation!

My spouse Rom and I have been 95% vegetarian (although not vegan) since June 1. We made it through a 4-day Toronto vacation in June, and faced temptation again this month with a week in the UK. I suspected that

Veggie Update #4: Veggie on Vacation!

My spouse Rom and I have been 95% vegetarian (although not vegan) since June 1. We made it through a 4-day Toronto vacation in June, and faced temptation again this month with a week in the UK. I suspected that

2012 Goal Update: Month 8

Here is an update on my annual goals for August. Kulture: Concerts On July 30, Rom and I went to see Slash. He played with Myles Kennedy, the singer with Alterbridge, who has one of those Classic Rock-type voices. I

2012 Goal Update: Month 8

Here is an update on my annual goals for August. Kulture: Concerts On July 30, Rom and I went to see Slash. He played with Myles Kennedy, the singer with Alterbridge, who has one of those Classic Rock-type voices. I

Things I Will See in London This Weekend

Woo-Hoo! Vacation time has finally arrived! Rom and I are off to the UK for a week. We leave tonight on the overnight direct flight to Gatwick. Tomorrow will be a write-off so we’re just going to go shopping and

Things I Will See in London This Weekend

Woo-Hoo! Vacation time has finally arrived! Rom and I are off to the UK for a week. We leave tonight on the overnight direct flight to Gatwick. Tomorrow will be a write-off so we’re just going to go shopping and

Top 10 Cool-Off Treats

Coming off a long run of foggy and rainy days, we’re back in the high heat, here on the East Coast. In the Southern states, I would be drinking iced tea. Here in Nova Scotia, we go for Iced Caps

Top 10 Cool-Off Treats

Coming off a long run of foggy and rainy days, we’re back in the high heat, here on the East Coast. In the Southern states, I would be drinking iced tea. Here in Nova Scotia, we go for Iced Caps

Things I Track

I track so very many things…it is second nature to me. I know I’m not alone in this, and that’s why I started An Exacting Life! Here is a list of all the things I track on a regular basis.

Things I Track

I track so very many things…it is second nature to me. I know I’m not alone in this, and that’s why I started An Exacting Life! Here is a list of all the things I track on a regular basis.

Stop Shopping, Start Provisioning!

The Shopping Mindset runs directly counter to my budget! Once upon a time, if you asked me what I was doing on the weekend, I’d say “Having a look around the mall.” Shopping was the activity, and finding something I

Stop Shopping, Start Provisioning!

The Shopping Mindset runs directly counter to my budget! Once upon a time, if you asked me what I was doing on the weekend, I’d say “Having a look around the mall.” Shopping was the activity, and finding something I

Veggie Update #3: Yes, There Was a Month 2!

After a trial month of vegetarian meals, we were undecided about continuing. However, there were a few recipes we didn’t get to try in June, and a few old favourites I wanted to make again. I thought they’d probably tide

Veggie Update #3: Yes, There Was a Month 2!

After a trial month of vegetarian meals, we were undecided about continuing. However, there were a few recipes we didn’t get to try in June, and a few old favourites I wanted to make again. I thought they’d probably tide