STEEL YOURSELF
It’s said that a kitchen without a knife is not a kitchen. Perhaps, then, it is also true that a kitchen without a steel is not a kitchen? A steel, of course, is that menacing… Read More »STEEL YOURSELF
Jane Macdougall
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
I recently saw something at the airport that really impressed me. A young fellow had lined up several rolling suitcases and was stretched out over the top of them, kind of like a human bridge… Read More »ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL
SCARY SCARCITY
I have a rule around Halloween candy. I only buy candy I don’t like. It’s a pretty narrow caveat given that I love pretty much all candy but it’s just too treacherous having little candy… Read More »SCARY SCARCITY
PUCKERY SALT
Gourmet lemon salt is expensive. Here’s how to make your own and get maximum value from your costly lemons (or limes). DIRECTIONS Before you use the juice from that lemon, remove as much of the… Read More »PUCKERY SALT
CANNABIS
Lots of things are bad for you. Alcohol is a class one carcinogen and, of all the class one carcinogens, it’s my favourite … especially if limes and salted rims are involved. It’s good, however,… Read More »CANNABIS
SALVAGED GRAPES
Money is tight all over! Try as we may, we end up throwing away too many of our groceries. Here are a few tips to get maximum benefit from your grocery dollar. Grapes wilted? Such… Read More »SALVAGED GRAPES
SPROUTS BIG NIGHT OUT
Up until about a decade ago, you’d never find more than two brussels sprouts on my plate. I couldn’t understand how they’d made their way into any holiday menu. No one seemed to put much… Read More »SPROUTS BIG NIGHT OUT
PASS THE GRAVY
Here are some little known facts about your turkey dinner this weekend. To begin with, it’s a girl. More than likely, the bird on your table is female. Male turkeys – toms – being bigger,… Read More »PASS THE GRAVY
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
We were beyond the reach of radio stations. Cell reception? Forget about it. The only sound was that of the rental car making good time through this snowy, remote section of the Canadian prairies. There… Read More »ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE
YOU DON’T SAY …
We were talking about a mutual friend. “He’s a good egg”, I said. She cocked her head and looked at me sideways. “Egg? A good egg? What does that mean?” she asked in her accented… Read More »YOU DON’T SAY …