Monthly Archives: June 2011

Working…working…

Posted on June 28, 2011 by

Here’s a photo from the gardening workshop I took on the weekend. I’d fully intended to write a post about it today, but instead spent the day working on my backyard. One big project finished – building a raised bed … Continue reading →

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FFWD – Mozzarella, Tomato and Strawberry Salad

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

Torrential rain and summer salad aren’t natural companions. This afternoon, while the rain was pounding on the rooftops as loudly as hail, my mind was on quiche, soup and stew. Luckily, I’d already gotten all the ingredients for this week’s … Continue reading →

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Creating Community, Car-Free

Posted on June 21, 2011 by

It’s often been said that Vancouver lacks a civic centre. We have no town square or any pedestrian malls. For many years, the closest thing to a city gathering place has been the steps and courtyard of the Vancouver Art … Continue reading →

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FFWD – Roasted Rhubarb

Posted on June 19, 2011 by

It’s not the complicated recipes that evoke sensory memories for me, though I have plenty of other memories about those dishes. My mother’s French Onion soup is inextricably linked with Hayley Mills and The Moon-Spinners, because she once made it … Continue reading →

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From the Ground Up

Posted on June 14, 2011 by

Plotting out the future can be a daunting task, whether it’s for a book club or a neighbourhood. Conflicting personalities, differing goals and incompatible world views can all get in the way. It’s why generating participation is the bane of … Continue reading →

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FFWD – Cola and Jam Spareribs

Posted on June 10, 2011 by

Ribs and summer weather are a good fit. They bring up thoughts of potato salad, corn on the cob and lemonade. Since summer hasn’t exactly started here, it’s good that ribs are also a good match for sports. The Canucks … Continue reading →

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Activate that Citizenry

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

Remember Town Hall meetings? They still exist in their original form, but community consultation is increasingly moving to the internet. This seems like a natural evolution – most people spend at least some time each day in front of their … Continue reading →

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