It took longer than usual for us to get snow this year. Or, at least, to get snow that stuck around for longer than a few hours. Normally, we have a steady layer starting in November, sometimes October. But this year, it was mid-December before we saw that. Personally, I'm just happy that we had... Continue Reading →
No, this isn't likely to be the last picture of a flower that I ever post. But it is the last of the flowers from the strawberry plant I bought this past summer. I loved that plant. The flowers it grew were so lovely; the little soft-pink petals and bright-yellow centres always caught my eye when... Continue Reading →
Have you ever tried dragon fruit? It has a very subtle flavour; it's sweet, but not overwhelmingly so. The texture is a bit different, too. The flesh is similar to that of a melon, and the seeds pop just the littlest bit when you bite into them. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure if... Continue Reading →
I think autumn may just be my favourite time of year. The colours, the scent of spiced cookies, the cooler weather that encourages sweaters and warm foods.... I love it all. Of course, that cool weather will soon mean difficult roads and -40 C wind chills. And I definitely don't love that. But for now,... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure where these mushrooms came from. They just kind of appeared one morning, out beside the cement path leading up to my condo. But, I knew as soon as I spotted them that I would need to get a picture of them. They have such a leathery, yet soft texture on top. Not... Continue Reading →
Miranda Burski 