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2014, what a year! 2015, the year I eat pickled beets on a regular basis!

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Amanda C

I year during which I only posted once.  Yup, just once.  And what a busy year it was!  I didn’t even finish any quilts, though I did make lots of progress on a massive one due to be completed soon. … Continue reading →

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It’s been awhile . . .

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Amanda C

To say life has been hectic is a bit of an understatement.  I’ve been meaning to write this post since oh . . . April maybe?  It was going to talk about how our never ending winter had zapped all … Continue reading →

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Happy new year! Here’s to 2013!

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Amanda C

I’m not generally one for resolutions.  I usually forget about them partway through the year.  This year though, I made two.  I think I’m going to do ok remembering to carry through with them, because I have partner’s who are … Continue reading →

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On my way to work . . .

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Amanda C

This is what the walk to work looked like this morning: Yes, winter has arrived! Here’s what it looked like last week when there was a smog warning in effect: No smog: This fall (look at the green grass! ooh!): … Continue reading →

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Hello there!

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Amanda C

I’ve been a wee bit busy lately.  But I’m still eating my veggies, exploring and crafting up a storm.  The summer goes so quickly, I’m enjoying life, just not posting about it.  So in the meanwhile, my cat Lola says … Continue reading →

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Dusk

Posted on July 15, 2012 by Amanda C

Driving home over the Champlain Bridge last night from dinner at my parents, the skyline was so pretty. Little did we know we would soon be engulfed in a massive traffic jam, due to the Ville Marie being closed for … Continue reading →

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Easter dinner 2012: creole mussels

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Amanda C

We came: We saw: We conquered: Same as last year, we had our Montreal Easter celebration on Friday and decided not to go to Toronto (we went for Christmas). Instead, we took today to eat a nice greasy breakfast, go … Continue reading →

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Recipe: tempura deep fried foods (aka deep frying take 2)

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Amanda C

This time around we went for a tempura style batter instead of a beer batter, to great results!  We did battered shrimp and eggplant wedges, as well as (non battered) fries. The recipe used comes from Canadian Living, of all … Continue reading →

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our balcony

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Amanda C

Our balcony is tiny.  When it’s completely empty, there is barely enough room for two humans and two chairs.  Yet we try to make the most of it, contorting ourselves between the door and whatever happens to be out on … Continue reading →

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some food I’ve cooked lately, including a recipe for matcha (or lemon!) muffins for four (or two!)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Amanda C

I’ve been pushing myself lately to cook new dishes or dishes we don’t have often.  There’s only so many nights one can take of stir fry, perogies and chili before screaming enough is enough. Pad thai: Baked omelette: Matcha or … Continue reading →

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