The clock might have sprung forward, but the weather is still stuck in deep winter- jests Gary Martin, as he captures a frosty morning on Pemberton Meadows Road on Saturday.
The Birds Know
As the sun filtered through the blustery snowfall the other day, we pressed ourselves to get out of the house for a walk with the dog. "Winter has lasted too long," we lamented, "It’s time for spring." Our wish was granted. Over by Arn Canal, piileated woodpeckers drilled hole after hole in the cottonwoods and … Continue reading The Birds Know
Spring forward. Daylight saving begins this Sunday
Whether spring gets the memo or not, daylight savings time begins on Sunday at 2am. There might be still snow on the ground, but the clocks don't care. Set yours forward an hour, on Sunday night, before you go to bed, and you'll be on time, on Monday, if a little bit tired and grumpy. … Continue reading Spring forward. Daylight saving begins this Sunday
Lil’wat fields first crop of culinary arts graduates into workplace
When they called Larah Peters’ name, the about-to-turn 29 year old stood up, unfolding a piece of paper from the pocket of her neat black chef’s uniform. It was her graduation and she had a few words to say. “I never knew how much I loved food until I learned the joy of mirepoix,” deadpanned … Continue reading Lil’wat fields first crop of culinary arts graduates into workplace
Janet Ouchterlony’s week in charge of instagram.com/thewellnessalmanac went a little like this
"Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own”. -Paulo Coelho The Alchemist When Lisa invited me to take over the @wellnessalmanac Instagram page for the week, I quickly responded with an “I’d be happy to.” I enjoy taking photos and sharing … Continue reading Janet Ouchterlony’s week in charge of instagram.com/thewellnessalmanac went a little like this
Get ready Pemberton – Boomerang Bags are about to launch
Thanks to Fran Dickinson who just wrapped her week-long instagram takeover today, for giving us the low-down on the Boomerang Bags Pemberton initiative, which launches official this Friday at the Pemberton Valley Grocery Store. We've got a column in the pipeline all about it, but in the meantime, here's Fran: Boomerang bags are a reusable … Continue reading Get ready Pemberton – Boomerang Bags are about to launch
The first grads of Lil’wat’s culinary arts program: slideshow
Just before Christmas, I sat down with Paul Charron to hear about this 14 week culinary arts program he was teaching. His story was pretty inspiring to me - and reaffirmed this theory I've been developing, that has played out as I've written this column for the Question over the last 3 years - that … Continue reading The first grads of Lil’wat’s culinary arts program: slideshow
Mom’s Baking
Mom was an awesome cook. When she first moved to Pemberton, there were not many supplies so she figured out what to do with the basics. Her dad sent her a book with a title like, “101 Things to Do With Eggs.” It was there she learned that freezing eggs was possible. One night after … Continue reading Mom’s Baking
Lessons in nourishment with Chef Paul Charron
If you were a recreational drug user in Pemberton in 2004, the day Paul Charron sobered up was a good day. His “yard sale” to clear out the stuff he was quitting cold-turkey, fed a few appetites. But 13 years ago, at his own personal rock-bottom, the long-time fixture in Whistler’s cooking scene was done. … Continue reading Lessons in nourishment with Chef Paul Charron
Just call me Umma
I have just a few memories of my grandparents when I was a child.We moved around a lot and didn't see them very often. Both my Grandfathers died when I was very young. My one memory of my Papa Olson is the deep pockets of his great big coat. He would come in the door … Continue reading Just call me Umma
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