During a recent freezer clear-out I found a half-full bag of mango chunks and decided to make jam for my morning buttered toast. You can easily make any kind of jam, even without pectin—the trick is to add some lemon or other citrus juice. There really is no exact science to the proportions; it all … Continue reading Mango jam
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Tuna casserole
Perfect for weeknight supper! You can also double up the portions to make a bigger dish. Serves 2 2 cups of your favourite short pasta1 127-gram can of tuna in water1 10-oz can of mushroom soup1 cup of cooked or canned mushrooms (optional)2-3 green onions1/2 cup mayonnaisepepper to tastehandful of breadcrumbs or Panko Cook the … Continue reading Tuna casserole
January calendar image
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis Starting off the month with something useful and beautiful! Feel free to download and use as your desktop wallpaper. Windows (1024x768) Mac (1440x900) Dates of note for this month: Jan 6 - Epiphany Jan 9 - Word … Continue reading January calendar image
Easy-peasy fried rice
Fried rice is super easy to make at home. You just need to keep your kitchen stocked with the basic ingredients. Serves two as a side dish or one as a main meal 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice2 eggs2 cloves garlic (fresh or cured in soy sauce*), minced1 tablespoon vegetable oil1/2 cup frozen … Continue reading Easy-peasy fried rice
5 reasons to say yes to secondhand
Secondhand September starts tomorrow! It’s an initiative by @oxfamgb to challenge consumers to buy only secondhand for 30 days—and hopefully beyond. I know that this is already a habit for many people, but for others, it requires a real effort to shift from the attitude that brand-new is best. Sometimes it is, but more often than not, … Continue reading 5 reasons to say yes to secondhand
Happy Father’s Day
Happy Father’s Day to all you fantastic dads! Here is a little something I wrote to honour mine, who is no longer with us.I recently read (for the first time) a couple of journals my dad kept in the late eighties. They are full of memories. Some of them I remember and a lot of … Continue reading Happy Father’s Day
From the family album
This is my mom’s mom, Alice, who left us 19 years ago today. One of my personal style icons, she was always very elegant, but at the same time disliked having her photo taken, and so many of the ones I could find are candid. The first photo, as you can tell, was taken on … Continue reading From the family album
What I learned from the “Style Me April” challenge
I actually felt a little lost this morning—I didn’t know what to put on! For the past 30 days, the Style Me April challenge has saved me from my morning “What do I wear?” dilemma. At first I was afraid that the daily themes would make me feel constrained, but instead they fired up my … Continue reading What I learned from the “Style Me April” challenge
Introducing my three style icons
This photo of my great-grandmother, my grandmother, and my mother was taken at my mother's high school graduation. They all went to the same school (St. Scholastica's College in Manila) so when my mom graduated, my great-grandmother received a loyalty award (the plaque she's holding in the photo). My great-grandmother Anita was remarkable in many … Continue reading Introducing my three style icons
Maria Olaguera 