The Toronto Raptors basketball team won the NBA championship June 13th 2019. It was the first time to happen in their 24-year franchise history. All occasions call for an edible celebration which begs the question…what do raptors eat? Or rather what can be made that’s raptor themed? Usually something sweet such as cake in the … More Sugar Sunday – What do Raptors eat?
Seasonal obsessions When October rolls around, it’s pumpkin feast! Then it’s all about pomegranates come the year-end holiday season. Along the way, some of my favourite spices are in favour while summer time serves up a cornucopia of fresh fruit. (I’m rather partial to organic BC cherries, yum!) While I get my fill of my … More From pumpkins to pomegranates
Maple syrup, that most Canadian of things is actually an ‘Aboriginal’ thing. Indigenous to eastern Canada and used by the Indigenous peoples of these lands, maple trees have become symbolic of this country. The maple leaf forever: logo for national sports associations, ubiquitous souvenir of Canada, the flag worn on backpacks abroad to signify that … More Sugar Sunday – The sentimental sap
