Another week in pictures: April 2nd, 2011 Mud Farming. April 3rd, 2011 Hotdocs Swag all ready to go. April 4th, 2011 The bikes are ready for their tune up. April 5th, 2011 A visit to Riverdale Farm. April 6th, 2011 French 1920’s seed packs in the mail. April 7th, 2011 Rebecca lets herself out and […]
Something fun in the mail today! 1920’s seed pack labels!
Look what came in the mail today: from Simply French Vintage. Who are actually English and spend their summers in France antiquing. Vintage 1920’s seed pack labels! Check out the fabulous carrot illustrations. French breakfast radishes are apparently not called French in France. Cauliflower, Chantenay Carrots, and a lovely Tomato. Red Lettuce (oops, actually Chicory) and […]
Spring visits to Riverdale Farm
Riverdale Farm is my favourite place in the whole city of Toronto. A little farm located within a city park on the old zoo grounds provides a great destination when you just need an hour out in the sun with some cows. These photos are from two recent visits. They’ll probably be more in […]
Project 365: week thirteen: March 26th, 2011 – April 1st, 2011
I think it might actually be spring! March 26th, 2011 Seedings ready for farmer’s markets with their nice new labels from Guerilla Printing. Franny Cat promptly murdered them. March 27th, 2011 At Seedy Sunday North York. Our new Antique Seed Rack from Salvage Nation. It folds up into a box, we are going to make […]
Recipe: Every meal a miracle: Rhubarb Red Swiss Chard with lots of Garlic
Some nights I just can’t stand the though of making dinner. Since I am a sucker for punishment (actually its that pesky soy intolerance) we don’t have any real instant options. This is one of my favourite “instant” side dishes that really saves dinner. It must originally be from Jamie Oliver’s Italy, now it’s just in […]