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09 Oct, 2017

Weekend reading: the Thanksgiving edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Does anyone want aspic on their Thanksgiving Day table? Yes, some do https://t.co/hCdHHAcG6u From @Jana_Pruden pic.twitter.com/DN1QxKuSx6 — The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) October 8, 2017 Dark side of the chicken: How did white meat take over North America?, cbc.ca/radio The religious and nationalist origins of Canadian Thanksgiving, thestar.com Toronto Is Throwing A Free 5,000-Person Thanksgiving […]

30 Sep, 2017

Weekend reading: September 30

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

More and more museums are popping up that seem to be designed around snapping the perfect Instagram photo https://t.co/3PzOtubiWO — WIRED (@WIRED) September 30, 2017 Reddit Limits Noxious Content by Giving Trolls Fewer Places to Gather, nytimes.com Good riddance to the thong! After decades of discomfort, women have finally cracked, telegraph.co.uk #CutYourChains: Sitting Down To […]

23 Sep, 2017

Weekend reading: September 23 edition

Posted by: andrea tomkins In: Weekend reading

Come together. Celebrate. Witness. Ottawa. Join us for #ThisisOttawa Project @ottawacity hall on Sept 28: https://t.co/f02cq3y7U1 @N_Product pic.twitter.com/iPFhwlANYX — United Way Ottawa (@UnitedWayOttawa) September 19, 2017 From Sex Object to Gritty Woman: The Evolution of Women in Stock Photos, nytimes.com How Big Business Got Brazil Hooked on Junk Food, nytimes.com Booze, benches, bathrooms; a simple […]


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  • alex: For a classic Canadian treat for valentine day , try a BeaverTail (a fried dough pastry) there its yummy
  • Juliet Luiz: I was at this park today and saw the foundation and historical sign which got me curious and let me to your blog post! Great information:) too bad t
  • Rowyn Tape: Hello, I was sitting at Easter dinner with my grandmother and she was telling me this story. She is Herbert Lytles daughter who eventually bought the
  • Bernie: I freeze ball sizes of bread dough for beavertails each winter season.Easy to thaw, roll out and fry. Best winter treat!
  • Jen_nifer: I feel very much the same about my SUP. Floating with snacks is fantastic! When I go on water with some current, I make sure that I paddle into the cu
  • sam: Great article. This is very insightful. Thanks for sharing
  • Renee: I just saw one yesterday on a small patch of grassy land near the Mann Ave 417 exit near Lees Station, Ottawa, ON. I had no idea they came in black!

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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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