Author: tammy.schmidt
Book Binding Basics
You need: -Paper?á -Good solid cardboard?á -Scissors or cutting edge?á -Gluestick?á -White glue or rubber cement?á -Cheesecloth or similar fabric?á -Pretty paper or fabric?áfor covering?á -More pretty paper?áfor inside of covers?á-Thread and needle As I mentioned once before, I managed to take a?ábook-making course during my final year of art-school. We learned various techniques to…
El Chalateco, El Salvadoran Pupuseria
One of the joys of living in a cosmopolitan?ácity such as Montreal is the grand?ávariety of restaurants. We recently enjoyed a couple of meals at El Chalateco, an El Salvadoran restaurant located steps away from the Beaubien metro. Pupusas, the national dish of El Salvador,?áare a specialty of the house. They are served as a…
Simple Reminder
I have the flu. I’m pretty sure you can’t catch it from me by reading this, so don’t be afraid. Because I have the flu, I am researching a bit more about healthy eating and smart practices. Yes, it has been an overtly festive end to 2010, and now it is time to get 2011…
Up-DATE: Choco-Almond Balls are a complete hit. Home-run, right out of the ball-park.
Choco-Almo-Date Balls (Or Choco-Almond Balls,?áCABs, their?ánick-name), are wonderful. Delicious, easy and fast to make, and?ásomewhat healthy too!?áOver the holiday season I kept a bowl of the gooey-mix in the fridge, as?áwell as a small saucepan of the melted chocolate ready-to-go. I made some last night, so that my New Year’s Eve guests could enjoy the…