June 2011

Crazy Mother Nature!

June 18, 2011
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A couple weeks ago, Ontario had a burst of severe thunderstorms throughout the week. We missed them in our neck of the woods, but they weren’t so kind to those around us. My in-laws, who live in Eastern Ontario, went out to run some errands and they came back to discover that one of the [...]

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Weekend Glow Kale Salad

June 17, 2011
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Confession: I used to hate eating raw kale. In fact, raw kale was the bane of my existence! The only way I could bring myself to eat raw kale was if I put it in a Green Monster, and even then it was always quite bitter. Or I would bake kale chips and cook them [...]

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Speedy Running Strategies & Summer Running Goals

June 15, 2011
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Back in the day, I used to be into all that crazy track and field stuff. High jump, shot put, long jump, relay, and sprints. Short distance sprints were always my favourite event. I loved the intense, breathless pace and the thrill of not knowing who would cross the finish line first. Sometimes I won, [...]

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Mom’s Request: Mushroom Barley ‘Risotto’

June 15, 2011
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Monday was my mom’s last day here so I treated her to a manicure for Mother’s Day and also made her a special meal by request. In return, she organized the back hall closet and laundry room for me. I think she is trying to shape me into a civilized home owner. It was an [...]

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Oil-Free Zucchini Walnut Raisin Loaf with Cinnamon Streusel

June 14, 2011
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Man, I’m feeling bummed right now. I would guess that my mom is too based on her tears when I dropped her off at the airport this morning. She starts to cry, then I start to cry…it ain’t pretty! I think I even saw a nearby taxi driver shed a tear. We always have such [...]

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