2019 Canadian Election

My voting kit for the 2019 Canadian Election. Read More…
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The University of Manitoba

One of my daughters has been accepted to the University of Manitoba, for the upcoming 2019-2020 year. Read More…
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White Day 2019

With my baking hat on, I tried out a new recipe for White Day. Read More…
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Thank you すっぱむーちょ

Joy of joys, すっぱむーちょ recently released a 25th anniversary line of potato chips that are vinegar-flavored. Read More…
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A Day in the Heat

It's hot. What to do on such a day? Read More…
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Sour Potato Chips: Joy of joys

I have finally found sour potato chips in Japan! Read More…
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A Pound of Flesh

I bought some fresh Japanese apricots (ume / 梅) at the market yesterday. What to do, what to do? Read More…
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2018 CCES Tacos Party

Today was our annual tacos party. Good food, good friends, and a good time for all. Read More…
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Taste Testing: Clear Coffee

A new arrival at stores is a clear coffee. I decided to give it a try. Read More…
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Root Beer

A simple purchase of some root beer carries some serious cultural weight. Read More…
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Happy Earth Day

It's Earth Day, 2018. Today we did some activities to show our appreciation to the Earth. Read More…
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Pizza Muffins

We went to a 花見/Hanami/Cherry Blossom party today. I made some munchies for the picnic. Read More…
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Prepping for White Day

I did preparations for White Day today. Read More…
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うめ/Japanese Apricot Jam

We recently bought some Japanese apricots () . About half of them are being used to make syrup, which we'll drink with soda, and the other half I cooked up as jam, last night. Read More…
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How do you cook your 竹の子/bamboo shoots?

We received fresh bamboo shoots today, so I'm cooking them up! Read More…
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2017 Tacos Party

It's that time of the year when tacos may be found in Naruto. Read More…
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The Problems with Beef Jerky in Japan

Sending beef jerky to Japan is full of difficulties. Let me recount my recent experience in this matter. Read More…
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Tis the Season to Eat Nabe

One of the great winter dishes, Nabe, is on the menu tonight. Read More…
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A Sampling from bakery nook in Naruto

We sampled some of the goods from a local bakery today. Read More…
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I've got a pocket full of...

I did a little foraging yesterday. Read More…
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BBQ'd Pizza, Re-visited

Seeing as the weather is still nice (thought there is the forecast for rain later tonight - first time in weeks), and seeing as we haven't had pizza in a while, it was time to re-visit a favourite from last summer, namely BBQ'd pizza.

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Hey, Neighbours, Happy Independence Day!

Here's a little something for my friends and family on Independence Day. Read More…
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I've Got a Bone to Pick With You

Tonight on the menu: BBQ ribs. Read More…
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Proverb: Many hands make for...

Today was our annual Tacos Party at our English school. A good time was had by all. Read More…
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Dill Buns

It's Spring, we've an abundance of fresh dill in the garden, so I've decided to make some dill buns. Read More…
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Pickled Easter Eggs

I pickled some eggs in the lead up to Easter.

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Prepping for White Day

I did some baking for White Day today.

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Chanko-Nabe/ ちゃんこ鍋

Tonight's dinner is chanko-nabe, a wonderful Japanese stew. Read More…
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Dog Biscuits

I made some biscuits for Muffin today. Read More…
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Hungarian Paprika

One of my students recently gave me Hungarian Paprika, a souvenir from recent travels in Europe. Read More…
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Naruto Moussaka

Today I made Moussaka, but with a twist. Read More…
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1 Potato, 2 Potato, Sweet Potato Pie

Naruto, the city where we live in Japan is famous for a few things, one of which is a brand of sweet potatoes. We recently received some sweet potatoes from friends and have been enjoying them many different ways. One of my favourite ways to enjoy sweet potatoes is in sweet potato pie. Read More…
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Yakiniku/Korean BBQ/焼き肉

We had some more BBQ today, but it was Korean BBQ. Read More…
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BBQ Tandoori Chicken

Chicken + Tandoori + BBQ = Good!

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Kushikatsu/串カツ

Dinner tonight was kushikatsu, which are bite-sized pieces of food on sticks, deep-fried.

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Grilled Pizza

Taking advantage of the warm weather, we decided to grill some pizza for dinner.

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IH Cooking

Our gas range is gone and in it’s place we have a new electric range.

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Tacos Towers

We had our annual Tacos Party today. Read More…
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Strawberry Picking

We picked some fresh fruit today.

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Home-made Baumkuchen/バウムクーヘン

My oldest daughter did some wonderful baking today.

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Ready for White Day

I made some cookies this afternoon for White Day.

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Su-ki-ya-ki !

Tonight, we enjoy a classic Japanese dinner.

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Fresh Turmeric

Today I picked some fresh turmeric from our garden to use in tonight’s dinner.

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The Blob a.k.a Mochi a.k.a もち

Today, at my daughter’s elementary school there was a bazaar. One part of the bazaar was mochi tsuki / 餅搗き. I helped making the mochi.

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Score! Butter late than never.

I was able to buy some butter today.

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If at first you don't succeed,...

There’s another typhoon heading this way, and before it visits us I decided to go out and do a little foraging.

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Tandoori Chicken

It’s the weekend, and that means barbecuing outside. Today, chicken is on the menu. Read More…
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梅ジャム/Japanese Apricot Jam

I made some jam last night. Read More…
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A Berry Nice Way to Start the Day

I found some nice treats this morning in our yard. Read More…
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Tacos Party

Today was our annual Tacos Party. Read More…
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How I BBQ

This is how I usually go about doing my BBQ-ing. Read More…
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Sorrel Pesto

Our garden provides us with a number of herbs and plants during the year. One of them is sorrel. Do you know sorrel? Read More…
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April's Cooking Lesson

Today was another English cooking lesson at our school. Read More…
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March's Cooking Class

Today was our monthly cooking lesson day. Today’s menu reflected the foods from Vietnam. Read More…
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Introducing: Clamato!

I like drinking Clamato. Do you know Clamato? If not, let me introduce you to this drink. Read More…
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February's Cooking Class

Today was another cooking lesson day. Great food, friends and conversation made for a good time. Read More…
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Christmas Dinner

Tonight we had our Christmas dinner, one day late but delicious and enjoyable just the same. Read More…
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The Case of the Missing Fruit

I had an adventure today when I tried to buy some dried fruit. Read More…
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November's Cooking Lesson

Today was this month’s cooking lesson. Read More…
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Adventures in Olive Picking

I did a bit of olive picking today. Read More…
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Olives from our garden.

Today I picked the olives off of our trees. Read More…
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October's Cooking Lesson

How time flies! Here is this month’s cooking lesson blog. Read More…
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September's Cooking Lesson

Today was Septembers’s cooking lesson at our school. Read More…
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What's for dinner? Naan of your business.

We had some Indian food for dinner and enjoyed cooking it outdoors. Read More…
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…and you shall receive.

We are thankful for the many gifts received today. Read More…
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Happy Mother's Day 2013

Mother’s Day, 2013. Read More…
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Have you tasted Konatsu?

We recently received a box of Konatsu, one of my favourite citrus fruits. Read More…
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Egg-cellent!

What do you do when life gives you hard-boiled eggs? Make Scotch Eggs! Read More…
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White Day Treats

Today I made some treats for White Day. Read More…
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February's Cooking Lesson

The cooking class met again this week and cooked up some more delicious food. Read More…
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An Ode to the humble Cabbage Roll

In homage to my mother, I made some cabbage rolls today. REAL cabbage rolls, with rice filling. Thanks, Mom! Read More…
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January's Cooking Lesson

We’ve started the new year with a busy and filling lunch for our cooking lesson students. Read More…
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Cooking Lesson's Xmas Party

Yesterday my cooking students and I had our annual Christmas potluck party. Read More…
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November's Cooking Lesson

Today was another English cooking lesson. Read More…
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A Happy Food and Drink Day

Today we enjoyed sights, sounds, and savoury delights. Read More…
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Chocolate Banana Ice Cream

It’s hot. No, I mean really hot. Read More…
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Bar - be - Q

What looks like a barbecue, smells like a barbecue, and feels like a barbecue? Well, a barbecue, of course! Read More…
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Strawberries

Today, we went strawberry picking.

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Getting ready for White Day

Today I made some marshmallows for White Day. Read More…
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I'm a Diubach!

Jura - a fine Scotch Whisky. Read More…
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Pasta Puttanesca

Today my cooking students made pasta puttanesca. Read More…
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Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all. Here’s how we started the day. Read More…
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Gingerbread House

Today, we played architects. Read More…
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Making Christmas Cookies with Students

It’s been a busy week. Here’s some of what we’ve been doing in class.


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Kama matsuri and Sake matsuri

A great way to start the day - buying some pottery, then drinking some sake. Read More…
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Naruto City Public Market

Sunday market anyone? Read More…
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Uzumatsuri - Naruto's Whirlpool Festival

Today we went to Uzumatsuri in Naruto. Read More…
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I'm a new land owner.

I drink Scotch and get free land. A win-win situation. Read More…
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