Who watched the movie “Bend It Like Beckham?” directed by Gurinder Chada all the way back in 2002? This past weekend, we had the opportunity …
Garlic Green Beans with Toasted Pine Nuts
This recipe really amplifies the taste of usually ordinary green beans. Tossed in freshly minced garlic, shallots, butter, and toasted pine nuts, these green beans …
Stovetop Vegetarian Stuffing
I think most would agree that a Thanksgiving feast is just not complete without stuffing. With ingredients like Ace Bakery croutons, carrots, celery, onion, Granny …
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Canadian Thanksgiving is just a few nights away and since this was a popular request, I will be sharing my recipe for mashed potatoes today. …
Honey-Glazed Baby Carrots
These honey-glazed baby carrots always make an appearance during Fall and today was the perfect day to make them for the first time this season. …
Apple-themed Week
This week, our lessons will be apple themed! Our week began with an excursion to the farm to pick apples yesterday. We picked Empire, Gold …
Why My Children Participated in the Climate Strike
After posting my older two children striking at the Global Climate Strike at Queen’s Park on Friday, I received a few similar DMs asking the …
The Global Climate Strike
Inspiring, young activists such as Sweden’s Greta Thunberg, Canada’s Autumn Peltier , US’ Mari Copland, India’s Rhimida Pandey, Brazil’s Artemisa Xakriaba and many others are …
Microscope Work
These two have been waiting to use a microscope ever since we bought one so this week we’ve been doing just that. Yesterday they learned …
Art: Using Watercolours Outdoors
Art is getting just as much attention as the core subjects around here. Whenever possible we’ll be drawing/sketching/painting outdoors. It’s a great way to relax, …