When Sean and I were considering menus for this weekend, I gave him the declaration of "I feel like something Labour Day-ish" as my input into the proceedings. I always try to be helpful. My...

I have something to say, but I am unsure as to how I should feel about it. Should I be proud? Ashamed? A bit sheepish, maybe? Luckily, I think we're all friends here, and I can be honest with...

I feel like the kid who comes to school, all big-eyed and sorry, with the story "the dog ate my homework." I wish it wasn't so but here I am, empty-handed, with little excuse but to say that...

I love a good backyard. Don't get me wrong, a front yard is a wonderful thing. A front yard, and specifically a good front porch, is the place to watch the world go by. It is see and be seen...

Thanks to my sis-in-law Rene, for not only hosting the dinner tonight, but also being our photographer. She's especially snazzy. Sorry about this. Really. I know, we were chatting about ...

Hello my dears, will you do me a favour? Preheat your oven to 400°F. While you're at it, start slicing some leeks while we catch up. I was feeling pretty good about my preparedness for the coming holiday season this whole year-end business, that is,...

Now the fun begins. Ring the bell, the bidding is open. In case you haven't heard, I am the proud host of the Canadian contribution to this year's Menu For Hope Campaign. Today's the day that this amazing worldwide event goes live, with monies raised...

I had not intended this humble walnut cake to be a topic of discussion. It was the fulfillment of a request of something simple to end a mid-week lunch ten whole days ago. No bells or whistles or sugarplum fairies required. No ballyhoo to be had,...

I am proud to say that I am the Canadian host for this year's Menu for Hope, the annual campaign to raise funds in benefit of the United Nations World Food Programme and its Purchase for Progress initiative. It's a simple idea with extraordinary...

Today is Monday dressed up in Thursday's clothing. Of this, I am certain. Unexpected company for the last two days led to Tuesday and Wednesday's schedules taking on the traits of Saturday and Sunday respectively, with a weekend-ish pace to boot. But...