I love summer reading, especially when it’s about topics I am passionate about. That’s why I want you to read Farmacology by Daphne Miller and to help encourage you to read it I have two copies to give away (one for folks in Canada and one for those in the US). Come on over to … Continue reading
I have a giveaway, but sadly it’s for locals only. As in, you need to live in the Waterloo Region. If you do, then by all means enter! More details here. Continue reading
Hi Y’all, Over on my new site I’ve got a giveaway for local readers so come on over and check it out. If you’re not local that’s okay, if you still enjoy reading The Local Kitchener then be sure to sign up for email updates, like the facebook page, or follow on twitter to keep hearing … Continue reading
Hey hey, the blog is moving over to localkitchener.ca! Check out this week’s meal plan over there and sign up for email updates or follow on facebook or twitter to keep hearing about what’s going on ’round here all through the year. There won’t be any more posts here at the original WordPress home. Many … Continue reading
My family eats a lot of bread. A pretty average lunch for my assistants is peanut butter and jelly. Sadly peanut butter is not allowed at the school so there have been some adjustments to the sandwich this fall, but we’re still eating a lot of bread. As much as I love a really chewy … Continue reading
The chaotic and overwhelming season of preserving is hopefully nearing its end, although we do have several boxes of apples sitting in the garage, reminding us there’s is still a bit more to be done. Today I tackled a more present problem in the fridge—2 small baskets of fruit that were looking sadder each day. … Continue reading
This was originally posted at the Waterloo Region Food Systems Roundtable. Kitchener/Waterloo is a great place to live for a locavore. The surrounding region provides many incredible foods at affordable prices. Much of that food is easily accessible within the city year-round, thanks in part to Bailey’s Local Foods, The Saint Jacobs Market, and of course … Continue reading
I have more or less stopped blogging. Mostly because I’ve been so busy, but also I’ve had a shortage of ideas lately. Anyways, this is simply an update on what I’m up to lately around here at the Local Kitchener. Apples. This has been an incredible apple season, so good that many are free (if … Continue reading
We just returned from a week at my mom’s family’s cottage on Lake Michigan. I have always felt that it is the Greatest Lake, but that may be because I have spent so much time there over the years. Whether or not it is the greatest, there are many reasons to love Lake Michigan—huge sandy … Continue reading
Ok, so I know I’m stretching things with my Wednesday variations but anyways… here’s another song about plants. It’s called “If I Leave You Too Long You Might Rot.” I think the title pretty much sums it up, but if you want to know what I’m talking about give it a listen: Oh yeah, that’s … Continue reading
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