September 17, 2011
by Amy Jo Ehman
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Confession: my neighbours Glen and Nicole just returned from a dream vacation to Paris and this afternoon we enjoyed hearing their stories over a glass of wine and baked brie. Yes, I could have said NO, but I didn’t want to … Continue reading
September 14, 2011
by Amy Jo Ehman
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OK, about 6 little cheats. But let me start from the top… Breakfast was instant oatmeal with chunks of apple. (I ate half the apple last night and saved the other half for breakfast. This apple comes from my $5 … Continue reading
September 13, 2011
by Amy Jo Ehman
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I’m afraid I must skip my Community Garden potluck tonight. And not because it’s against the rules of this challenge to eat “outside” food. But because #1 there’s nothing in my food basket that would make a really good dish that I could … Continue reading
September 12, 2011
by Amy Jo Ehman
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AK, I’ve got so much extra food in the fridge, I’d have to eat all day to use it up! Some of it will probably become my staple food “cheats” - like that pound of SK pine mushrooms arriving tomorrow. (Do … Continue reading
September 11, 2011
by Shelley Ballard
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It’s been interesting reading other participants’ blog posts and realizing that I’m not the only one who’s turned obsessive about food! To figure out what I can buy for $5 I’ve spent some time biking to various stores to check … Continue reading
September 9, 2011
by Annabelle Foster
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One of the reasons I decided to take part in this challenge is that, well, I really like challenges. I also really like finding loopholes in rules and often it seems like I can be most creative with a lot … Continue reading
September 9, 2011
by Amy Jo Ehman
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I have two gardens and, this time of year, they’re quite productive. The idea of ignoring them for the duration of the Food Basket Challenge does not sit well with me. But those are the rules. However, I’ve been thinking … Continue reading
September 6, 2011
by Challenge
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A question was raised by one of the participants regarding the rules of the challenge that I thought would be better addressed in the court of public opinion. The participants aren’t allowed to accept food offered at social functions, however … Continue reading