A long, long time ago, in a city far, far away, there used to be a coffee house named Boca Bar. It was a few blocks from where my best friend and I shared a basement suite. We would wander up there some evenings to sit and talk. Even though we lived together, schooled together,…
Tag: Cinnamon
Molasses Crinkles
The summer is winding down. Even though the days are still warm, the sun has dropped out of sight by 8PM, and the nights are cold. I refuse to say it’s fall, as there’s technically still a week or so of summer left. However, the fragrance of cooked spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger…
Cappuccino Muffins
Farmers Markets are a mainstay in most rural communities. The variety of product is amazing. Thetis has had markets for the past 12 or so years, moving between the marinas, and change with the artisans and producers that attend them. Our community hall is going to play host to Summer Community Fairs this year. The…
Tomato Jam
Hot dogs and hamburgers seem to be a part of summer that never changes. They may have tofu wieners and veggie patties, but they’re still what they are. A bun cut in half, with a sizzling hot centerpiece smothered in the trimmings of one’s desire. These trimmings usually define the dog or burger. The better…
Blueberry-Lemon Muffins
When we were first married, and living in a 40’ trailer on 50 acres of land, I had to cope with a very limited kitchen. Funny, but it was that limited space and equipment that taught me to make do, creating foods by hand, with a tiny propane stove, during daylight hours, as we lit…
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