What is your favorite kind of treat? I am definitely a moody eater. I can jump from wanting salt and vinegar chips, to a salami sandwich, to brownie cheesecake back to the sourness of candy in one hour. [Read more...]
It’s still comfort food season right?
March 22, 2009 By 3 Comments
New Toy
March 21, 2009 By
Nick got his new camera – the Nikon D90 and he’s in love. I’m glad too because I know our trip pictures are going to be awesome once he learns everything it can do. [Read more...]
Beannachtai Na Féile Pádraig
March 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
I did want to bake something Irish-esque, but without green food colouring or a shamrock cookie cutter it was a lost cause.
Instead I opted for original Nestle Tollhouse chocolate chip cookies, and had my first hand at making cinnamon buns. Definitely won’t be my last time!
Rumors of Double Digits…
March 13, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Max (puppy’s daddy) seeking refuge on the porchAmong everything else in Fort Albany, the dogs were covered in white powder this week. I have never heard wind like this in my life, it really makes you feel like you are in the Arctic – I could just imagine the wind originating directly from the North pole and smashing into the side of the building. The wind was so bad during the night it was almost impossible to fall asleep, and was even strong enough to blow open the bedroom window. [Read more...]
Rudolf for Dinner! WARNING GORY IMAGES
March 2, 2009 By 4 Comments
Friday was an interesting day as Anna Michelle, one of the teachers in Fort Albany, phoned the ambulance base to let us know there was a presentation for the students on how to dress a Caribou. A local hunter had brought one of many caribou he had shot with a hunting party roughly 3hrs from town. Caribou are only hunted in the winter as it is much easier to track caribou in the snow and the herds can be reached by ski doo. The pics are pretty gory but its important to realize the cultural significance in teaching the younger generation traditional methods of obtaining food as there are very few families left which know how to hunt and prepare wild food. The kids seemed to be very interested in these kinds of presentations which leaves some hope for these skills to be passed on.
