My sister and I were walking the other day. Several times a week we take our dogs, Lainie & Bonnie for a hike up over Burchell Hill and around back through the woods. It takes about 1¼ hrs and gives us lots of time for conversation, when we’re not huffing and puffing! We were discussing…
Category: Appetizers
Arugula & Ricotta Dip with Lemon
Our island has a one-room schoolhouse, with children from Kindergarten to Grade 7. Usually there’s about 16 children attending, and all ages spend the day together. Having had two daughters go through this school, it’s easy to see why small classrooms, where children really know each other, are such a benefit. Each winter we would…
Warmed Olives with Citrus & Fennel
I’ve always had a thing for olives. When I was about eight years old, I can remember wanting big dishes of them with my birthday dinner. The freedom to eat as many as I wanted was so exciting for me. The texture and flavour are so appealing. A few olives with some dry salami and…
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