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Canada’s National Cuisine
Canada Day is nearly upon us (July 1) so my thoughts have turned to all-Canadian food. Visitors from other countries usually ask us which foods we consider uniquely Canadian, or whether there is such a thing as Canadian cuisine. The
Canada’s National Cuisine
Canada Day is nearly upon us (July 1) so my thoughts have turned to all-Canadian food. Visitors from other countries usually ask us which foods we consider uniquely Canadian, or whether there is such a thing as Canadian cuisine. The
Grocery Grand Tally Preview
I am working on a super stat-tastic (read: nerdy) project. I decided to tally all the food that came into the house for the first 6 months of the year so I could see what it looked like in print.
Grocery Grand Tally Preview
I am working on a super stat-tastic (read: nerdy) project. I decided to tally all the food that came into the house for the first 6 months of the year so I could see what it looked like in print.
Veggie Update # 1
We are having a 97% vegetarian month in June. Here is my first update, 12 days in. Rom and I decided in advance we’d have meat at 3 meals during the month, at other people’s homes. Two of the three
Veggie Update # 1
We are having a 97% vegetarian month in June. Here is my first update, 12 days in. Rom and I decided in advance we’d have meat at 3 meals during the month, at other people’s homes. Two of the three
Vegetarian Month chez Exacting!
Veggie Month has arrived at the Exacting household! I had created a challenge to use up all the meat in the freezer and then prepare only vegetarian meals for a month. The meat lasted two weeks longer than anticipated because
Vegetarian Month chez Exacting!
Veggie Month has arrived at the Exacting household! I had created a challenge to use up all the meat in the freezer and then prepare only vegetarian meals for a month. The meat lasted two weeks longer than anticipated because
2012 Goal Update: Month 5
Every month I review my progress on my personal goals for the year, which are listed here. Culture: Movies by Rom Rom and I went to see The Avengers which he was avidly awaiting. We had seen the movies that
2012 Goal Update: Month 5
Every month I review my progress on my personal goals for the year, which are listed here. Culture: Movies by Rom Rom and I went to see The Avengers which he was avidly awaiting. We had seen the movies that
The Good and The Bad
Well, not very bad. The good and the mildly annoying? Pet Peeves This Week (or, evidence that spring has sprung) Several weeks into the dandelion season and they will always prevail Likewise for black flies! Trying to get in the
The Good and The Bad
Well, not very bad. The good and the mildly annoying? Pet Peeves This Week (or, evidence that spring has sprung) Several weeks into the dandelion season and they will always prevail Likewise for black flies! Trying to get in the
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
My Car Is Toast!
In February, I told you about an ethical dilemma I was facing: my car needed an expensive repair to prevent it from polluting, but it was drivable. Therefore, I could ignore the issue indefinitely. I decided to get a second
Fantasy Meal Plan
What if I could eat anything I wanted for a whole week? And didn’t have to cook or clean up? And price was no object? And there would be no leftovers to use up or waste to think about? I’m
Fantasy Meal Plan
What if I could eat anything I wanted for a whole week? And didn’t have to cook or clean up? And price was no object? And there would be no leftovers to use up or waste to think about? I’m
2012 Goal Update: Month 4
First things first…entertainment! I said I wouldn’t do repeats this year. I wanted to see live shows by bands I hadn’t seen before. I broke this rule already by going to see Sarah Slean for the second time in 4
2012 Goal Update: Month 4
First things first…entertainment! I said I wouldn’t do repeats this year. I wanted to see live shows by bands I hadn’t seen before. I broke this rule already by going to see Sarah Slean for the second time in 4
An Exacting Life 