Lemons and poppyseeds go so well together, which is why you find them together in foods ranging from salad dressings to muffins. These muffins are fluffy, have a citrus tang and the popping crunch of poppyseeds. What’s not to love? This recipe makes some really big muffins, so if you want, you can also put […]
DIY: Giant Snowball Crocheted Winter White Cowl and Free Pattern
This is a warm, woolly cowl that I crocheted last year. Crocheting with a double strand of yarn makes each stitch thicker and more stiff than a single strand, and that’s what gives this cowl a bit of structure and holds it up around your neck. It works up very quickly because of the thick […]
Toronto Eats: Afternoon Tea at the Old Mill Inn
Last Sunday, we took our cousin’s 6-year-old daughter to afternoon teatime at the Old Mill Inn. They don’t live in Toronto, so riding the subway and going to a fancy hotel for a dainty, civilized afternoon tea was very exciting for our little guest. Of course, Tomiko and I never pass up an opportunity to […]
Canadian Design: Jade Usackas Jewelry
Jade Usackas is an Ontarian artist who crafts beautiful pieces that make social commentaries on matters she is passionate about. I first noticed Jade’s works of art with her striking collection called Godspeed Mother Nature. Mounted on little plaques, miniature candy coloured animal heads hang off of chains dangling with gold rifles. Now, there are countless pieces of jewelry in the world […]
Rosemary Paprika Roasted Almonds
One of our aunts loves snacking. Sweet snacks. Savoury snacks. Anything that she can nibble. She doesn’t have a big appetite for meals but she will snack constantly! Our aunt normally has a bowl or two of some moreish treats on her kitchen counter, often including some type of nut. Now, instead of spending oodles […]