Posts Tagged: food

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

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

2012 Goal Update: Month 7
Here’s how I fared on my 2012 goals in July! Kulture – Concerts On Canada Day, Rom and I went for a stroll at Fisherman’s Wharf in the hot sun, on a weathered boardwalk over the dune grass. You could

2012 Goal Update: Month 7
Here’s how I fared on my 2012 goals in July! Kulture – Concerts On Canada Day, Rom and I went for a stroll at Fisherman’s Wharf in the hot sun, on a weathered boardwalk over the dune grass. You could

Veggie Update # 2
Only two days left of Vegetarian Challenge. And you know what? It doesn’t feel so challenging any more! Since my last update, we’ve continued to eat all vegetarian meals except the scheduled Carnivore Special at my brother’s house. I was

Veggie Update # 2
Only two days left of Vegetarian Challenge. And you know what? It doesn’t feel so challenging any more! Since my last update, we’ve continued to eat all vegetarian meals except the scheduled Carnivore Special at my brother’s house. I was

Grocery Grand Tally, Half Year Report!
As promised, I have put together a report on all of my grocery spending and purchases for the first half of the year. Let’s see what conclusions can be drawn! First of all, for 2 adults, we spent $2813.73 on

Grocery Grand Tally, Half Year Report!
As promised, I have put together a report on all of my grocery spending and purchases for the first half of the year. Let’s see what conclusions can be drawn! First of all, for 2 adults, we spent $2813.73 on

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