Category Archives: Life

Rhododendron Gardens

Posted on May 24, 2016 by

It was a holiday weekend here in Canada, and the weather was beautiful. I thought it would be a great opportunity for me to try running outside. I have slowly built up my time on the treadmill at physiotherapy, but … Continue reading →

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A Ride to Remember

Posted on May 2, 2016 by

Yesterday, Becky and I did something for the first time; we went on a fun ride with a Harley Davidson group.  Becky was supposed to go in a side car with her Dad, but the weather was cold and wet, … Continue reading →

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Olives and Thyme

Posted on April 20, 2016 by

  Number 10 of our Bake Off challenges is a Black Olive and Thyme Bread from the “Great British Bake Off; How To Bake” book. Put 250g (2 cups) bread flour and 25g (1 tbsp) whole wheat or spelt flour … Continue reading →

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TheWeek That Got Away

Posted on April 18, 2016 by

The week got away from us; appointments, meetings, and weather so gorgeous that we had to barbeque. Although we had planned a Bake Off recipe and bought the ingredients, it just didn’t happen. C’est La Vie! Enjoy the sunset.

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The Other Stuff…

Posted on April 9, 2016 by

Becky and I do bake other things beside Bake Off challenges, so here’s a quick post about the other stuff. We made Cinnamon Buns with cream cheese frosting for my Book Club. The recipe comes from “Sweet Home” by Rebecca … Continue reading →

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Winter Couronne

Posted on April 2, 2016 by

Spring in Ontario!  This week Becky and I baked a Ham and Cheese Couronne.  This is number 9 of our Bake Off challenges and comes once again from Paul Hollywood’s excellent book “British Baking”. You put 250g of bread flour … Continue reading →

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Macaroon Madness

Posted on March 27, 2016 by

We did bake two batches of macaroons this week; pina colada and margarita flavoured. I was able to repair the mixer and get back to baking.  These Mocktail Macaroon recipes were from the “Great British Bake Off-How To Bake” book … Continue reading →

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