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Lately, I seem to be hooked on a theme related to home remedies. It is probably a natural extension of my interest in healthy foods, and not necessarily a bad thing to be hooked on. Years ago, I battled a substance abuse problem and I would very often follow a ‘party’ night with a junk [...]
It started innocently enough while visiting a vintage market with a dear old friend. I picked up a set of Pyrex ‘Spring Blossom’ Princess mixing bowls. They reminded me of my mother’s kitchen, so I bought them and then posted about the find here on the blog. As I continued on my merry thrifting way, [...]
Things I love about my home town: The big, beautiful Columbia River. Mountains. Everywhere. The Odeon (now Royal) Theatre The Italian food The smell of Syringas in June The big old churches That my childhood house is still standing That my mother’s childhood house is still standing The Italian food The dusty alleyways with neighbourhood [...]
Getting my sticky fingers on cookbooks is one of life’s simple pleasures that just never gets old. The cookbooks do, however, and they get sticky too. Ew, I know. But somehow I just don’t mind. Browsing through an old recipe book and coming across a splattered, well-thumbed page is heartwarming. It’s like the former owner, [...]
In just a few short days, the Kitchen is going on a crusade to help you “Take Back Your Weekend”*. We got a practice start in fine style recently at the Scout Vintage Market. An old friend bought tickets to the “First Dibs” preview night. ”First Dibs” is an absolutely brilliant marketing strategy whereby we [...]
What is it about aprons? I have a huge stash of them behind my laundry-room door – and I bet you do, too. Somewhere. There’s a down-hominess to wearing an apron, especially if you pair it with gumboots – or better still pyjamas! There’s also a kind of built-in efficiency that comes with strapping one [...]
Bumbled into a local boutique, Lotus and Lemongrass, and fell in love with these honeys. Seeing the tag ‘The Perfect Apron” how could anyone resist? Not to mention matching napkins and flour-sack dishtowels, too. (Are you a sucker for flour-sack? Me, too - so much in common.) There is something about bees that always brings [...]
The launch of Dishing in the Kitchen happens to coincide with my 54th birthday. It’s not really relevant unless you like any excuse to celebrate. Which I do. You, too? Also – a great excuse for gifts birthdays are. Launches too, says Yoda. Hubby picked up this amazing set of measuring spoons as a gift [...]
Hubby and I returned from our trip to Europe a couple of weeks ago ( I know, unbelievably lucky to have the lives we have!) and I am eager to share some of my insights, travelogues and meanderings. Of course, I took over a thousand pictures. (I just love digital, don’t you?) So its taking [...]
Yes – it’s true. The birds are migrating. Summer is turning to fall and it is time that feathered friends head south for the winter. I love the reliability of these migratory patterns. I am reassured by them. I like watching the birds that stop off in our communal yard and compete with the squirrels [...]
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