Category Archives: food

{food} truck craze

Posted on May 21, 2012 by flowerpotdesigns

Long weekend sun, wine and food trucks. We drove out to Niagara-on-the-Lake today to get a dose of the food truck craze that has taken hold. Continue reading →

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easter dining

Posted on April 10, 2012 by flowerpotdesigns

If you know me, you also know me as a fan of Food Network Canada and one of my favourite current shows on the network is Eat St which features food carts and stalls from across the United States (mostly – a few Canadian spots are featured occasionally). Continue reading →

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wine & cheese

Posted on February 3, 2012 by flowerpotdesigns

Having the girls over tonight for wine, cheese and chatter. Long overdue. Continue reading →

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birthday eats

Posted on January 31, 2012 by flowerpotdesigns

Today is my birthday. Hubby and I celebrated by feasting at Guu, a Japanese tapas style restaurant. The best thing about the restaurant, besides the food, which was amazing, was the atmosphere! Shared tables and staff who greet everyone with hearty shouts of welcome, it was an experience I’ve never had before at any restaurant. A feast of for all your senses to be sure! Continue reading →

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year of the dragon

Posted on January 23, 2012 by flowerpotdesigns

Family and food. That’s how we rung in the Year of the Dragon. Just the way I like it. Continue reading →

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weekending: leaves & gingerbread

Posted on November 13, 2011 by flowerpotdesigns

It was a lazy weekend, this one was. Mostly staying close to home. Piling up the leaves outside, and filling up the inside with the wonderful smell of gingerbread in the oven. Continue reading →

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the soup

Posted on November 7, 2011 by flowerpotdesigns

Last week I posted about the Soup Bowl recipe exchange happening over at The Jolly Bee.

Soup is a big deal for me. I LOVE soups. If it was just me for dinner, a bowl of soup with crusty soft bread dipped in garlic oil and balsamic would be my go-to, no-fuss meal. Although I have many favourites, one of my best no-fail recipes is Ken Kostick’s Very Creamy Clam Chowder. Continue reading →

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soup’s on…

Posted on October 26, 2011 by flowerpotdesigns

I’m joining The Jolly Bee soup exchange on November 7. As a soup lover, I could not pass this up. Funny thing, my little L is a huge soup hound as well. She cannot turn down a bowl! Continue reading →

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a sweet “thank you”

Posted on August 1, 2011 by flowerpotdesigns

I’ve admired this idea ever since I saw it a year ago. At the time, I didn’t have an occasion fitting enough, until the end of K’s school year — thank you treats for K’s teachers! Continue reading →