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Saraban: A Chef’s Journey through Persia – Book Review
I’m a fan of Greg and Lucy Malouf’s food books. They have written five, two of which are favourites I turn to whenever I need inspiration: Turquoise, about food and travel in Turkey; and this latest, Saraban- A Chef’s … Continue reading
Posted in Book Review, Cooking, Dinner, Family, Food, Photography, Travel
Tagged book review, food, Iran, Persia, photography, travel
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Digging Clams and Eating Lemon Meringue Pie – Part II
Our days on Prince Edward Island quickly fell into a familiar, easy-going pattern. Dad got up first and was having his coffee and cigarette by the time I crawled over my sister, slid my feet into flip-flops and joined … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Cooking, Dinner, Family, Food, Travel, Vacation
Tagged beach, camping, clams, ocean, pie, Prince Edward Island, summer vacation
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Digging Clam and Eating Lemon Meringue Pie – Part I
The best summer vacation my family took when I was growing up was to Prince Edward Island, Canada. That summer, my father bought a second-hand tent trailer so we could go camping with our friends. After spending a few weekends … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, Dinner, Family, Food, Travel, Vacation
Tagged beach, camping, clams, ocean, pie, Prince Edward Island, summer vacation
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Dad’s French Influences – Part II
Maybe it was just his natural curiosity about all things related to food, but whatever the reason, my small-town father developed a passion for French cooking and baking. From Monday to Friday he folded himself into the smallest … Continue reading
Posted in Baking, Cooking, Family, Food, Photography, Travel
Tagged baking, cooking, family, food, macarons, sandwiches
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Dad’s French Influences – Part I
Maybe it was getting lost in Montreal as he drove to Ontario and a new job and life for his family. Although he didn’t speak any French he was the kind of person everyone took to; soon, two harried policemen … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Photography, Travel
Tagged cream puffs, Dad, eclairs, family, Miquelon, Mom, Montreal, Newfoundland, St. Pierre
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Architectural Details in Halifax
A Little Detail Building Birds and Fishes Birds and Fishes I love photographing buildings, particularly the architectural details, those flourishes that make buildings stand out. To me, the flourishes are like the finishing touches on food. Too little and it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Architecture, Food, Photography, Travel
Tagged architecture, Halifax Nova Scotia, travel
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In Honor of Earth Day – Words not Needed
Posted in Food, Photography, Travel
Tagged farmer's market, flowers, ocean, photography, travel
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Wild Salmon Fishing in Inverness – Part I
The midnight sky was the pinks and blues of baby bonnets, although black patches were appearing, as if celestial moths were nibbling away. My bedroom window was set into the gable roof; standing on an unstable chair I released … Continue reading
Wild Salmon Fishing in Inverness – Part II
I recognized his Mackintosh tartan because I’d passed the overnight train ride from Edinburgh learning about highland clans. His kilt was weighted down with small metal balls sewn into the hem so it wouldn’t float on the surface of the … Continue reading
Wild Salmon Fishing in Inverness – Part III
The salmon, my reward for standing in the freezing River Ness for two hours was perhaps three pounds. The white-haired man wrapped it in brown paper for me. “It was a pleasure to fish with you,” he said. “I will … Continue reading
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