cynthiastrawson

More questions than answers from conscious eater, agriculture advocate, traveller, lazy-ass, Mediterranean Diet expert

Main Menu

Skip to content
  • About

Home Made Pumpkin Pie

October 12, 2013by CynthiaStrawson 1 Comment

In this week’s bag of vegetables from Riverbend Gardens CSA (community supported agriculture) bag, there was a beautiful pumpkin, and just in time for Thanksgiving!! There are lots of things […]

Read Article →

Today I was Shameful

May 15, 2013by CynthiaStrawson 3 Comments

I’m working late tonight. Actually, staying late at my day job to work on the finishing touches of my masters thesis. I left the building at 7:30 to run across […]

Read Article →

Creamy, easy bake polenta

February 28, 2013by CynthiaStrawson Leave a comment

When I was in Milan in October 2012, I stumbled across a great little restaurant (della Republica) where I spent a couple nights – one of which enjoying a 5 […]

Read Article →

In Edmonton, live like a Mediterranean: Grow Vegetables to Save Lives & Money

February 7, 2013by CynthiaStrawson 4 Comments

Protect Edmonton’s farmland. It’s what the Mediterranean’s would do. They’re smart. They know that by growing locally, they save money and they feel good physically and emotionally. The public health costs […]

Read Article →

9 of Everything

January 14, 2013by CynthiaStrawson 3 Comments

In early December I posted a request for help. Usually about 3 people read my blog, including me and my mom. But this time something touched a chord. I asked […]

Read Article →

All I want for Christmas…

December 4, 2012by CynthiaStrawson 15 Comments

UPDATE: I continue to be overwhelmed. Tonight, I’m off shopping by 9s with the $2692 you gave. Please don’t stop. There so much more we can do. What could you […]

Read Article →

Butter and Baking Powder Biscuits

November 27, 2012by CynthiaStrawson 3 Comments

Food Force Five Class 3: White Bean Veggie Tomato Soup with Moose Sausage and Buttermilk Baking Powder Biscuits Tonight we filled the kitchen at the women’s shelter with the warm […]

Read Article →

Fudgy Black Bean Brownies: so freakin good, I dream about them

November 19, 2012by CynthiaStrawson 3 Comments

While strolling through the twittersphere a year or so ago, I came across Rocco Dispirito’s Fudgy Fruit and Nut bar recipe. I am not sure why “fruit and nut” make […]

Read Article →

Welcome to Italy. Look but don’t see.

November 19, 2012by CynthiaStrawson 1 Comment

For me, Italy is the beauty and the beast. He makes you wait – late as ever – and then shows up with a marching band and flowers. You can see […]

Read Article →

Putting the Central Role of Food into Action

November 1, 2012by CynthiaStrawson Leave a comment

This week the “Central Role of Food” was adopted as Slow Food International’s guiding document. It presses global membership to focus on 5 key priorities (soil fertility, clean water, clean […]

Read Article →

Post navigation

1 2 Next →

Recent Posts

  • Home Made Pumpkin Pie
  • Today I was Shameful
  • Creamy, easy bake polenta
  • In Edmonton, live like a Mediterranean: Grow Vegetables to Save Lives & Money
  • 9 of Everything

Archives

  • October 2013
  • May 2013
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • November 2012
  • October 2012

Categories

  • Uncategorized

Meta

  • Register
  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.com

Say Wah? Twitter Chatter

Error: Twitter did not respond. Please wait a few minutes and refresh this page.

Blog at WordPress.com.
cynthiastrawson
Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com.
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Follow Following
    • cynthiastrawson
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • cynthiastrawson
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar
 

Loading Comments...