We had a cool period for a bit recently and being on the coast, it was a good opportunity to bring out my soup pot. Back into a heat wave so save this one for the next cool spell. I …
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Stop glorifying the summit and enjoy the climb: an astrological forecast for pasta makers
Years ago, I read a horoscope that said, “Dear Capricorn, you’d be better off enjoying the climb than glorifying the summit.” Or at least that’s how I remember it. The precise words are trivial. In effect, the astrological forecast reminded …
Save Your Fork
My need to forage continues. This week’s victim: Saskatoon berries. Just try walking past the currently loaded bushes of perfectly plump, deep purple berries – I dare you. Even Shadow comes to a complete skid stop to forage on the …
Rhubarb, rhubarb, rhubarb…
Having already written a couple of posts with sweet recipes I was convinced that my next inspiration would be of the savoury variety. That was until my physio mentioned she had lots of rhubarb growing in her garden (it's currently …
The Time is Coming Soon…To Pick the First Ripe Saskatoons!
I never liked saskatoon berries when I moved to Pemberton. What was the fuss about? The little things were grainy and full of seeds. I was not impressed although I knew people who adored them. Years passed, and each year …
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Living Cuisine – Sarinda Hoilett welcomes strawberry season, with foods that heal and rock your taste buds
Strawberry season has arrived just in time for my first Traced Elements post. The following recipes are all plant based, raw, made with love. They are intended to light up your taste buds wihile nourishing you on the deepest level. …
Nootka Rose Jelly
For me the art of slowing down and smelling the roses has turned into taking advantage of the surplus of this native shrub behind my house, plucking their petals and creating something delicious. As it is in my garden where …
