A FitBit update!

This morning I put on a pair of jeans that I haven't worn for about a year. Not only did I find five bucks in the pocket (SCORE), but they actually fit. And by "fit" I mean that I didn't have to lie down on the bed, suck in my gut, and fight to do up the button. They are perfectly wearable and I'm … Continue reading

Ingredient du jour: black rice

I was browsing the aisles at Bulk Barn when I noticed a barrel full of organic black rice, and I was intrigued. I have eaten wild rice this colour (I confess I don't like it that much) but never anything like this. I'm no grain aficionado. We usually stick to whiter varieties of regular rice, … Continue reading

Stony Swamp, NCC trail #21

We decided to check out a new trail this weekend, another one in the Stony Swamp network of trails near Bell's Corners. I'm glad we went, because this trail is another keeper. See how happy it made us? It's a short trail. If I had to guess I'd say it clocks in at around 2.5 km, which makes … Continue reading