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Tried, Tested and True
Hello, my name is Kristin. I am a cookbook addict. My cookbook collection. Some people might ask why anyone would use a printed cookbook anymore. With the internet’s omnipotence and recipe apps...
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It’s all peachy
Here in the Okanagan, it’s peach season. I am lucky enough to live next to a peach orchard, so I get the full magic of their beauty. The ripe fruit on the trees are like glowing lanterns in the...
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smell of happiness.
Thanks to Beth at “I didn’t have my glasses on” for sharing this post. At the moment, most of what I smell right now is smoke from the nearby forest fires. Each time I enjoy a “new smell” like this...
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Ah, it’s October. That’s why I feel out of sorts.
I can’t believe my last post was in mid-August. It’s not like I haven’t been around or been thinking of anything. In my defence I did make a few posts on Instagram and Facebook . But I could never...
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Calling all souls
I have talked about the strong feelings of change that many of us feel at this time of year: the changing colours and weather seem to bring a sense of melancholy to some, restlessness in others....
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Dear Santa
I haven’t written to the man in red every year, just when I felt an urgent need. This year has been full of twists and turns, so checking in on something dependable seemed like a really good way to...
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Cooking & eating intentionally
I recently saw the film “Julie & Julia” again and it inspired me to take on a challenge for this year. In the film, Julie (a food blogger) decides to cook her way through Julia Child’s book,...
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Edible Fun for Valentines – with aphrodisiac foods
Read on to find out why this could be the hit of the night… What better month than February to focus on aphrodisiac foods? Being the month of love, I thought I’d get you started with a few ideas, just...
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Pancakes, anyone?
Tuesday, March 1, 2022 is Shrove Tuesday. It’s also known as Pancake Tuesday. For those of us who love breakfast, this is exactly the kind of special day we should have more of! You might wonder why...
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The Glue of my Childhood
When I was a kid, things were different. We didn’t have all kinds of packaged foods for lunch. It was simple sandwiches. Peanut butter was the most common filling. I know what you’re thinking. “Here...
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I’m back – for posterity’s sake
It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. I put up my regular column weekly on a local website that talks about food in various ways (here’s the link if you want to check it out: Happy Gourmand on...
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Sundays are for cinnamon buns (and other good things in life)
I love Sundays. They are the day that gives us permission to do things like lie in, leave our jammies on a bit longer, eat brunch, and enjoy the company. It’s a languid day meant for making memories...
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