Archive for February2011
Thursday February 24 2011

One side benefit to having a secondary residence in the south of France is being within two hours of the Marseille/Provence airport – a gateway to all of to Europe’s grandes capitales. This makes it quite easy to attend Europe’s best trade shows in Milan, Paris, London and Madrid. Before returning home to North Saanich (with a stopover in Quebec City to attend my nephew’s wedding with Amelia), I took in the Ambiente trade show in Frankfurt. Read more
Wednesday February 16 2011

The pressing need to lower our carbon “foodprint” and boost the health benefits of a diet rich in fruits and vegetables has many thinking of going meatless at more meals. Along with Meatless Mondays, a vegan diet is gaining popularity – so much that Oprah and 378 of her staff took a “Vegan Challenge,” going animal product-free for a full week. Read more
Monday February 7 2011

I recently returned home late at night after 10 days away. The fridge was practically empty and stores were closed. I turned to my cupboard to attempt a little inventive cupboard cuisine. Read more