Life in Alberta: the Great Outdoors and Cowboys!

I lived in Red Deer, Alberta for 2 years in my early 20's.  I liked Alberta.  Yes, it was cold in the winter, but we also had chinooks - warm winds that raised the frigid -20C temperatures to a positively balmy +10-20, over night.  But when it was cold, it was really cold.  Sometimes I'd... Continue Reading →

The Short American Woman

Scene from a Brighton bar: A: "Could I have a glass of water please. No ice." B: "I can't serve you because the last time you were here you threw a drink in someone's face." A: "I just want a glass of water." B: "I can't serve you because the last time you were here... Continue Reading →

Mom’s Scones

When I wrote the post about church cookbooks, I realized I don't have my mother's recipes, so I wrote and asked her to send some.  She sent this recipe for sultana scones first.  As you can see, there is no method to her recipe.  All I can remember her telling me was not to handle... Continue Reading →

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