Camping & Survival
I learned quite a few lessons from my dad, but one that still holds true both in my day-to-day existence…
Imagine planting a garden in your kitchen, and then being able to harvest your crop within days. If…
I have a modest harvest each year from the garden I plant in containers on my large terrace. But if my…
The first time my Italian friend Angelina unpacked her homemade biscotti on one of our paddling trips, I…
I know, I know! Pears may be delicious but they have a reputation for being impossible to carry on any…
I loved being in the Girl Guides (aka Girl Scouts in the USA), and one of my favorite…
I'm one of those optimistic people who happen to believe that the new year is the ideal time to reflect…
Believe it or not, for the first time in my paddling life, last week I removed the kayaks from their…
Last month, we looked at different procedures for drying foods safely and effectively since it is the…
Drying is probably the most ancient way to preserve food for a very long period of time. You have…
When it's finally time to go on a weekend paddling trip or to experience the pure freedom of a…
Last month, we looked at the easiest way to plan daily meals for a multi-day paddling expedition because…
Here we are again: The Holiday season is knocking at the door. If you are looking for simple and…
Although I'm not crazy about paddling with my heavy wet suit to keep warm and safe in November and…
Baking such things as bread, brownies or bannock on a trip does a lot for me personally. The act is…
You may not believe it, but at this very minute, I’ve never been as close to the subject of my monthly…
The other night, I was sitting at my favorite Vietnamese restaurant, one that has been known for years…
Watermelon has always been considered the emblematic summer fruit thanks to its high percentage of…
Salsa sauce is a great symbol of Mexicans’ taste for the good life and good food. Its history dates back…
I cannot think of any food that I like more than berries: delicate and tiny wild strawberries, ruby-red…
For many readers, May marks the start of a new season for their favorite paddling sport. It also means…
I know, it’s the New Year and perhaps I should discuss new ways to eat better, drink better and feel…
I don't know if my French ancestors are to blame, but for me, a paddling trip (or any trip, actually)…
One of my most vivid childhood memories is the cookie trading I undertook regularly with my two older…