The Chambray Jacket, designed by Ann E. Smith, was the first garment I ever crocheted myself.
Lunch at the Drake Devonshire
We didn’t take much vacation this summer, but one of our more memorable trips was to the Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County. Five of us left Toronto in the late morning, driving the two hours to the Drake Devonshire for lunch. The inside dining area was rather empty as it was a beautiful sunny […]
DIY: Crochet Moss Stitch Cardigan by Annelies Baes
My Moss Stitch Cardigan, designed by Annelies Baes, goes by a different name in the book Crochet One-Skein Wonders® for Babies. For some reason the cardigan pattern is not included on Ravelry, so I renamed it for my purposes and so it could be for any baby (not just boys). The pattern states the cardigan is […]
Small Apartments: Tomiko’s After Living Room
I have been trying to post these “after” photos of Donatello and my living room forever. You know how it is- even though we love our space, it’s never quite perfect enough to post photos. I admit, I took these photos for Airbnb! I always planned to take some more, but now it will never […]
Galaktoboureko – Greek Custard Cake
Galaktoboureko is a Greek dessert; basically, it’s a pastry-covered custard drenched in flavoured syrup. Best served warm when the pastry is still crisp and the custard just set, galaktoboureko is a great dessert for a large crowd. The baking dish full of rich dessert can easily serve 12-15 people. Although it is tastiest when fresh […]