Aug 31 2009
Last week, CBC Television aired part one of a two-part series about the formative years of the Canadian music industry called “The Beat Goes On.” Part 2 airs this Thursday night, September 3, 2009 (check the web site for exact times and repeat dates). I only caught a few minutes of it, as I was [...]
Aug 17 2009
Here’s a wholesome and satisfying dinner idea for a too-hot day like today (31°C!). Make peperonata, but make it outside, using your grill (BBQ) as a flat-top. Even better — make it the day before.
Peperonata in progress (on the grill/BBQ)
Peperonata is basically stewed sweet peppers. It’s an Italian dish that is similar to ratatouille, except [...]
Aug 04 2009
I swear this is true.
Growing up in Nova Scotia, I spent my teenage years enrolled in Air Cadets. (Shaddap. I got to shoot guns and fly real airplanes. What were you doing when you were 16?) As with any military organization, the roll call was made by shouting people’s names — family name first, then [...]
