Flipped car, fishing and the beach Ever wonder what you would do if you were one of the first people who happened upon an accident, before the paramedics arrived? For us it was like a reflex, we ran towards the car to see if we could help. We couldn’t do much but comfort the elderly passenger […]
365 Project 2014 – week 43
Wild mushrooms, big trees and good food This week we were happy to have two beautifully sunny days and visitors from Vancouver. We ate some tasty meats from Oyama Sausage Co., drank craft beers and feasted on foraged mushrooms. The week ended with the tail end of tropical storm Ana and a rainbow. You can […]
The baby cockroaches are kind of cute
Things I never thought I’d say Any good house sitter knows that to have an enjoyable experience, you need to be adaptable. As we mentioned in an earlier post, we’ve learned tons since we’ve started to house sit; about ourselves, life and how other people live. And yes, I really did say that baby cockroaches are cute. So here […]
365 Project 2014 – week 42
The river, the ocean and the forest We spent the week exploring the forests, spending time on the river and staring out at the ocean. Just another week in Qualicum Beach. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?
Pulo Recipe Challenge – CAESAR SALAD
Pulo Cuisine As a chef, Tim is not too keen on using pre packaged sauces and marinades but once in a while a product will come along that actually impresses him. Winners of the 2012 Retail Council of Canada’s annual Grand Prix New Product Awards, Pulo products are a great way for the home cook […]
365 Project 2014 – week 41
Foraging, Thanksgiving and the island This week we found our first mushroom of the season, a cauliflower mushroom, celebrated Thanksgiving with friends old and new and took off for Vancouver Island where we’ll be for the next month. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?
Haleakala in Black & White
The crater Maui’s Haleakala crater covers almost 75 percent of the island. Temperatures can get very cold and the wind unrelenting at the top but the views are astounding, something reminiscent of a science fiction novel. Cinder cones of different colours and textures and a vastness that’s difficult to get your head around let alone […]
365 Project 2014 – week 40
Mushrooms, kitties and friends We spent much of the week catching up with friends, playing with cats and walking the forest in search of mushrooms. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?