Beyond Soap
I’ve mentioned my struggle with sensitive skin a few times over the years, so when I was invited to take part in an online book tour for Dr. Sandy Skotnicki’s new book Beyond Soap, I jumped at the chance. I was a teen during the 80’s. …
Tag: Books/Articles/Web Resources
The Beginner’s Guide To Beekeeping: Review
I was given the opportunity to take a look at The Beginner’s Guide to Beekeeping early in the summer, and being a beginner beekeeper myself, the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. The book is written by Samantha and Daniel Johnson, a brother/sister duo who …
The Good Life
I stumbled across this delightful BBC show from the 1970’s on Netflix last fall, and thought some of you might also enjoy it. The Good Life (also called Good Neighbours) follows the trials and tribulations of a couple who decide to turn their suburban London …
Cookbook Binge
One of my favourite things about our new community is the annual book sale, which benefits our tiny local library. It’s makes for a great morning, sifting through the gymnasium full of books, chatting with neighbours about your respective finds, and hauling home an armload …
Book Review: Keeping Bees
I’ve just had a look at a new book called “Keeping Bees”, by Pam Gregory and Claire Waring (the book is part of Flame Tree Publishing’s Green Guides series). Claire Waring was a contributing writer to The Beekeeper’s Bible, which I read and thoroughly enjoyed …
What’s New in the Garden
I had no idea when I decided to participate in the Kinder Gardens project how little I would actually have to contribute. It’s not like the kids haven’t been in the garden over the past month, but as far as having something concrete that I can …
An Interesting Follow-Up
I’m loving the conversation that The Femivore’s Dilemma has created, my husband and I have been discussing it for days. I think I found the original article so irritating because, from the outside, I fit her description to a “T”. Never mind that I’ve been …
Are We All Just Desperate Housewives?
I read a very interesting article over at Howling Hill this morning, and had to share it with you here. Accurate, or insulting? I’d love to hear what you think! The Femivore’s Dilemma
My Latest Favorite Cookbook and the Perfect Summer Potatoes
Well, there goes another month without a post! Oops. It’s no secret that I am a cookbook junkie, so I have no problem admitting that one of my favorite pastimes is spending hours pouring through the pages of a new cookbook, imagining how each dish …
Grilled Eggplant
It’s been awhile since I’ve talked about anything other than the house, so I’ll spare you my thoughts on exterior doors/house colours/trim size for at least a few days and post a recipe instead. I’ve been wanting to share this one for a while, and …