When I was a little girl, our life on the farm included recycling, eating farm to table seasonal food, and listening to my European family talking about the healing remedies of the aloe vera plant. We thought all that old-world folksiness was for the birds…only to find ourselves embracing many of the time-tested practices and […]
Two of Canada’s top authorities in their fields, gardening expert Frankie Flowers and alternative medicine expert Bryce Wylde show readers how they can harness the powerful healing of plants simply and inexpensively by stepping into their garden. Power Plants introduces you to a carefully curated list of forty-nine plants that can be grown in almost
We’re two years old and we have lots to celebrate! To thank you, dear readers, for your continued interest in Canadian food, we’re giving away one previously reviewed culinary literature book (see Canadians + Food for examples) to someone from every province/territory. Enjoy Canada’s rich insight into every aspect of the culinary world through the
Seven elves work their magic on the Government Wharf in Gibsons BC to bring smiles to people’s faces every day. Behind the sprites is artist with a wand, Sa Boothroyd. Her whimsy and humour are shown on tea towels, tote bags, coasters and magnets. https://www.saboothroyd.com/ Along with the kitchen pieces, Sa paints her unique style
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from Sa Boothroyd Gallery Sift: 2 cups flour 4 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup sugar Grate into mixture above: 1/2 cup frozen butter Add: 1/2 – 3/4 cup dried fruit Mix together: 3/4 cup milk 1 egg Add wet ingredients to dry ingredients and mix together with as few strokes as possible.
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Quirky, fun, handmade products created for you in a little Gibsons, BC gallery by tea and biscuit loving elves. Whimsical tea towels, tote bags, cards and original art are sure to tickle your funny bone. Sa Boothroyd has doodled her quirky characters on to a beautiful tote bag along with two lovely tea towels (winner’s
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It’s clear…author and chef Dennis the Prescott loves food…and it shows in this Awesome (!) book packed with amazing recipes and the stories behind them. https://dennistheprescott.com/ I first discovered this chef on his series, “Restaurants on the Edge” and to find that he had written a cookbook put a smile on my face. https://www.restaurantsontheedge.com/ Dennis
from Eat Delicious The first time I traveled to Paris I lost my food mind. Literally. Like, it might still be there, livin’ it up in the French countryside, eating fresh baguettes, Camembert, and a glass (or five) of cabernet. The flavors of that beautiful country forever changed how I understand both food and dining
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From the creator of the wildly popular Instagram account Dennis the Prescott, Eat Delicious features comfort food from around the globe that can be prepared by any home cook, no matter their skill level. Good food isn’t processed or precious, Dennis insists. Mirroring the inviting, energetic style of Dennis’ Instagram account, Eat Delicious is packed
Chef Selwyn Richards provides us with the soul of the Caribbean through his culinary insights and recipes from the islands that bring so much flavour. My time in Ochos Rios, Jamaica was amazing, and I’ve tried duplicating the same flavours and dishes that contributed to a memorable vacation. Now I have this book in hand
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