It was a year ago to the day while consuming a couple tasty Steam Works IPAs in a Richmond Irish Pub en route to a family vacation in Mexico that I took the plunge and joined the Traced Elements family. …
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Courting Wonder
On my desk right now is a gorgeous little collection of essays called Wonder and Other Survival Skills, put together by the editors of Orion magazine. On its cover, a young girl presses her hand against the surface of a …
Sprout away the winter blues: the marvel of microgreens
Where do you find joy in the winter? Not in a $10 box of pre-wilted lettuce from the grocery store. Rather, in upcycling that container into a micro-green-greenhouse. Nutrient-dense greenery! And joy! And you can do it in your pyjamas! …
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The Last Squash
Bittersweet times are upon me these days as my personal stock levels of fresh garden produce dwindle down to the last survivors. Luckily seed ordering is in full effect to keep the dream alive! Yet, even though the light at …
A Veggie-Laden Twist on Shepherd’s Pie
Shepherd’s Pie is another great dish for experimenting with. It is also great comfort food on a winter evening! Lately I have been omitting tomatoes and garlic from my recipes. I don’t love garlic in particular and I am cutting …
AW NUTS: Nancy Lee finds out just why Nuts are so Expensive
I’ve been involved with the Fruit Tree Project the past two years. This awesome endeavour connects local fruit tree owners, volunteer pickers and community groups, such as the Food Bank, who share the bounty and reduce conflict with bears. I …
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Food and Feelings: Intentions for 2019
Oh hello, 2019! I’m not someone who’s all about the “new year, new me” mantra but I do like to use the new year as a time to remind myself about the things that I love. I also use this …
