As an adult I’ve gravitated to older homes, which in Ontario means houses built in the 19th century. They are never perfect.
Tag: Stratford
The kitchen dream makers
After two kitchen renovations fueled by IKEA, I wondered if this time we could possibly afford — gasp — custom cabinetry.
The dream kitchen
Knowing that, somewhere down the road, we had a kitchen renovation ahead, in the past three years I started looking more closely at other people’s kitchens.
Up ahead: Renovation Road
Despite my desire to not undertake renovations ever again, the house we bought needed work on the kitchen. And while we’re at it …
Blooms from a Stratford garden
The view of a Stratford home garden, from a grateful guest garden caretaker.
My Canada, 130/150: A culinary couple
A few years ago, I joined Canadian chefs Anna and Michael Olson on a tour that included cooking classes and other culinary adventures.
My Canada, 122/150: My Stratford adventures
When you grow up in southern Ontario, you take the festival for granted: that’s where you go for the annual English bus trip to see a play.
My Canada, 102/150: Into the woods
Delicacy and respect is required if one’s going to tramp about the woods to gather your vegetables.
