28 Sep, 2020
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Recipes and Food
One of my favourite email newsletters (and it’s a short list, trust me) comes from Smitten Kitchen. Some of you will already be familiar with this website, I am sure. It’s kind of famous. I am a fan of its author, Deb Perelman. She’s so charming. I look forward to her recipes and stories, and when I […]
27 Sep, 2020
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: travel talk
Earlier this month we set out on a road trip. The occasion was Mark’s birthday, and the birthday tradition in our house dictates that the birthday boy or girl gets to set the agenda for family activities or celebratory dining. Mark’s destination of choice was Kingston. The youngest is living/studying there right now and we wanted […]
26 Sep, 2020
Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading
Ruth Bader Ginsburg “has given permission to millions of women and men—including myself—to… fully pursue all their identities, as mothers and fathers, breadwinners and caretakers,” writes her former clerk @ryanypark: https://t.co/6iLJCjGJBs — The Atlantic (@TheAtlantic) September 25, 2020 The Fascinating (and Forgotten) Story of America’s First Female Tycoon, avenuemagazine.com An Interview With Competitive Gardener Medwyn […]
My name is Andrea and I live in Ottawa with my husband Mark and our dog Sunny who is kind of a big deal on Instagram. During the day I work as a freelance writer. I am a longtime Ottawa blogger and I've occupied this little corner of the WWW since 1999. The Fishbowl is my whiteboard, water cooler, and journal, all rolled into one. I'm passionate about healthy living, arts and culture, travel, great gear, good food, and sharing the best of Ottawa. I also love vegetables, photography, gadgets, and great design.
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