Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
June 27
Newfoundland didn’t start on the right foot. (And posting this about 3 weeks later I can say it didn’t end well either.) Continue reading “Newfoundland didn’t start on the right foot”
From wilderness to Cape Breton history
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
June 18 – June 24
Temporarily bidding adieu to the wilderness to touch on some history. And perhaps bidding adieu to fresh seafood, too. Continue reading “From wilderness to Cape Breton history”
Box Car Jimmie
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Yes, tonight June 10, we are staying in Box Car Jimmie.
Almost forty-eight years ago, an 18 yr. old, Jimmie LeFresne, from Tatamagouche Continue reading “Box Car Jimmie”
Campbellton, Miscou Island and Shediac
Alex’s take on the New Brunswick part. (Videos take more work and come a bit later.)
Mosquitoes, hairpin turns, and oysters
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
When I booked Chéticamp Campground and planned our trip around Cape Breton and its famous Cape Breton Highlands National Park I had no idea what I was getting into. Continue reading “Mosquitoes, hairpin turns, and oysters”
Prince Edward Island (PEI), the smallest Canadian Province
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Tue, June 7 – Thu, June 8
It is the smallest province of Canada in terms of land (only 5,600km2) and population (about 166,000) which is less than the 30 most populous cities in the country. Continue reading “Prince Edward Island (PEI), the smallest Canadian Province”
It’s not all gourmet meals
An impromptu video while fixing a quick meal on a rainy day at Cheticamp Campground in Cape Breton Highlands National Park.
Shediac, our last stop in NB for now
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Note: I’ve written many posts, and Alex has some videos to upload. They may be posted closer to each other when we have Internet connectivity. Continue reading “Shediac, our last stop in NB for now”
Crossing to New Brunswick (NB)
Storyline: Atlantic Canada, Take 2
Sat, June 4
Driving through NB from Campbellton to Miscou Island wasn’t as picturesque as driving through QC, but has its own beauty. Continue reading “Crossing to New Brunswick (NB)”
How to feed a family of 4 with 1 chicken for a week – Part 2
For context of this post, you have to first read Part 1. As I mentioned in it, I used to live on ration food and make do with what we could find. One’s survival instincts guide them through such situations. Continue reading “How to feed a family of 4 with 1 chicken for a week – Part 2”
How to feed a family of 4 with 1 chicken for a week – Part 1
For clarity: the two have to be young children, not hungry teenagers. And only one of the daily meals is chicken, your meat protein. There are endless chicken recipes. Some suggestions that touch on how to use different parts of the chicken will follow in the next post. Continue reading “How to feed a family of 4 with 1 chicken for a week – Part 1”
Easy winter wins
I haven’t posted a recipe for a long time. And since it’s been cold winter at least where we are, I decided to toss in a few ideas that will warm your table. Continue reading “Easy winter wins”
Catalonia, birthplace of Salvador Dali
Storyline: Filling the gaps
Alex and I have been to Catalonia a few times. As mentioned in the Barcelona post, my first rendezvous with Catalonia was in July 1994. Continue reading “Catalonia, birthplace of Salvador Dali”
Cooking with stinging nettles
Not that far in the past we used to only have seasonal food on the table. Imports were not available, Continue reading “Cooking with stinging nettles”
Barcelona
Storyline: Filling the gaps
While sitting through hopefully the last Covid lockdown, grab a glass of wine (coffee, tea or other favorite drink) and join us on a journey through some parts of Spain. Continue reading “Barcelona”
