I'll soon look like a tomato. We've been eating cherry tomatoes and beef steak tomatoes like crazy. This pile was picked today and there's more. Last winter we froze enough for sauces through the season, but won't have the same harvest this year. The cucumbers are doing well. And unfortunately, we lost a bunch of basil to frost a few nights ago.


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Why does food taste so great at the exhibition, or fair as you may say. Like corn on the cob - god only knows how long it simmers in those vats, corn dogs - talk about heart attack city, perogies smothered in sour cream and onions, and butter - no comment, and of course I'd die waiting in line for a piece of Doukhobor bread, buttered of course. I ( Read more... )

Don't you love this time of year when fresh fruits arrive in the grocery story and fruit stands set up? We stopped at one of the BC fruit stands in the neighbourhood for apricots and cherries, although pricier than in the grocery store the fruit at least has taste. mmm mmmm The apricots are heavenly. I just can't get enough cherries ( Read more... )

Had a great time Friday at my bro's, me and about 21 other people (mostly family). Lots of food, drink, and merry making had. Before supper a few of us sat on the scorching deck and watched the kids frolic in the pool and my brother barbeque. And what goes good with heat but a few Coronos w/lime. Soon you don't care about wilting in the heat ( Read more... )

Hurrah for BC cherries. *stuffing face* - Tastes like heaven ( Read more... )