I am a 32-year-old veterinary technician turned editor/author when I found myself in rural BC with no career option in sight. I love learning, and moving back to a small town has provided plenty of opportunities. I love to share knowledge about living life on our five-acre little homestead, my experiments with cooking and baking, veterinary information about pets, and of course the written word. I love reading, writing, and all things grammar, and the incomparable, surreal beauty of nature.
Author: Kristine
Ode to the Cherry Tomato
Cherry tomato, small and sweet, Summertime’s grandest treat. Orange or yellow, purple or red, Sun-warmed is the best, I’ve said. Dangling fruit, ripe and ready On bushy stalks of green so steady. That certain odor on my fingers That your leaves leave, it lingers But that’s okay. How I love that smell! On sunny days, it makes my heart swell. Cherry tomato, friend, not foe. The only veggie I can grow. Read More "Ode to the Cherry Tomato"
Where’s the Beef?
Happy New Year everyone! I don't know about you, but I'm a little glad the holidays have passed. Don't get me wrong. They were wonderful. Full of love, laughter, good times, and of course good food. One of the things …
Monkeying Around With Dessert
Okay everyone, there's something I need to get off my chest. I. Love. Food. I absolutely love it. I love everything about it. I love the act of eating. I love the sheer variety of foods to eat. I love …
Find Your People
Full disclosure: the following post isn't actually about food or farming. I know, I'm sorry. I ran it by Lisa Richardson because I had my doubts as to whether it would be appropriate, and as she jokingly said, "there's no …
Best-Laid Plans
"Do you have any plans for Canada Day?" I asked, and was asked, this question several times on Sunday while I was at work. Some people were going for hikes or bike rides. Some people were having parties or visiting …
Where There’s Smoke…
Summer is almost officially here, although it's basically felt like summer this past month with the weather we've been having. The sun is out, the flowers are blooming, and the rain clouds have stayed away for the most part. While …
The Joy of Hummingbirds
The first time I saw a hummingbird was in Sooke, on Vancouver Island, while visiting my boyfriend's parents. They had several feeders around their property, and the first time one of these minuscule, zippy birds approached, I was completely rapt. …
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