Far be it from me to hasten winter, but I have no complaints about the early fall weather we have been enjoying over the past couple of weeks. Even the odd gloomy day with wind and rain can be pleasant, Continue reading Sights, savours and sounds of fall→

Many of us have spent uncountable hours over the past 18 months staring at the faces of our friends, family, colleagues and clients in small Zoom boxes. We’ve also, often, been staring at our own face at the same time. Continue reading Facing off→

It is the simplicity of meals that most appeals to me at this time of year. Complex meals, delicious as they are, better suit the months when we don’t have an abundance of fresh foods at our doorstep. My partner Continue reading ‘Tis a gift to be simple→

My reaction to the end of summer is always mixed. On one hand, like most people, I mourn the end of the long days and more relaxed pace that summer offers. On the other hand, late summer and early fall Continue reading In a pickle→