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In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, In : Landscapes

Eastern Black Swallowtail - meadow wise
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In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, February 3, 2021,

Grateful for the support and encouragement of creative friends!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, In : Food

Get glowing!

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In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, December 13, 2020, In : Food

Taking it easy in the run-up to the holidays!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, July 2, 2020, In : Birds

Rose-breasted Grosbeak on Canada Day

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, June 26, 2020, In : Landscapes

Tree hugger

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, June 8, 2020, In : Flowers

Right on cue, we have poppies!
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In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, January 23, 2020,

Winter walkers
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In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, December 19, 2019,

Making tracks to the West Grey pyramids

In View | croc E moses | which way to what

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, August 10, 2019, In : People

In View | Messing about in boats

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, July 5, 2019, In : People

In View | Prime Amphibian Habitat

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, In : Landscapes

In the Kitchen | Spring Blooms

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, May 1, 2019,

In View | Winterscape

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, February 28, 2019, In : Landscapes

In the Kitchen | Fresh

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, December 23, 2018,

In View | Walk In

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, December 9, 2018, In : Landscapes

The day the catfish spawned

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, In : Wildlife

In View - Ladyslipper Orchid

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, In : Flowers

In View - Waved Sphinx Moth

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, June 13, 2018, In : Wildlife

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, June 4, 2018,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, May 4, 2018,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, March 17, 2018, In : Birds

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, January 8, 2018,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, December 1, 2017,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, October 24, 2017,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, September 30, 2017, In : Birds

Green Heron

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, August 1, 2017,

Another good reason to let native plants thrive in your garden:

Hummingbird Moths!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, July 1, 2017,

Hiking the Bruce Trail

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, May 19, 2017,

Holding on nicely....

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, February 24, 2017, In : Flowers

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, February 2, 2017,

Simple pleasures

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, December 9, 2016, In : Food

Dinner for one: potatoes, buttermilk blue cheese and 35% cream, with a hint of garlic and onions. Mmmmm!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, In : Street Scenes

Driving past at 80 kmph .... a strange forest

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, November 12, 2016, In : Street Scenes

Moon watching

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, October 8, 2016, In : Food

In the kitchen. Christmas cakes.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, September 9, 2016,

There be dragons here......

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, July 27, 2016,

Taking in the sights at Eugenia Falls. Someone likes big floppy hats.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, July 9, 2016, In : Flowers

Upcoming Art Fair

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, June 25, 2016,

Look for me in Feversham!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, June 20, 2016, In : Flowers

Lone orchid at Eugenia Falls

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, In : Street Scenes

Screen Shot

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, April 20, 2016,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, April 13, 2016,

Third visit. Now trained to pose for the camera.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, April 5, 2016,

Farm visit.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, February 23, 2016,

Window shopping.

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, January 4, 2016,

Looking ahead

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, December 31, 2015,

New Year. Blank Canvas.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, In : Street Scenes

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, December 5, 2015,

Rockland Lake, NY

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, November 16, 2015,

Grenadier Pond, High Park

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, October 15, 2015,

Fall in Grey County. Perfect!

Michael Kolk performing at the Beaver Valley Orchard and Cidery.

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In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, September 23, 2015,

Dreaming of mountains, fields and streams.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, September 9, 2015, In : Wildlife

Monarch on Zinnia

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, In : Food

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, August 5, 2015, In : Street Scenes

Colouring between the lines. New camera has HDR feature.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, July 27, 2015, In : Birds

If you fill it, they will come!

Hummingbird near Dorset, Lake of Bays.

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, In : Food

Seasonal variation - blackberries fresh from the garden.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, July 1, 2015, In : Flowers

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, June 20, 2015, In : Street Scenes

The night sky at sunset - Venus over the moon.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, June 15, 2015, In : Flowers

Farewell to the poppies.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, June 12, 2015, In : Flowers

A fresh poppy in the garden. Only three buds remaining, then the show is over for another year.

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, May 16, 2015, In : Food

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, May 11, 2015, In : Flowers

I thought I'd better take a photo before the squirrels move in and munch the heads off.

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, May 7, 2015, In : Wildlife

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, April 29, 2015, In : Birds

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, April 13, 2015, In : Wildlife

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, March 30, 2015, In : Flowers

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, March 29, 2015, In : Street Scenes

Spring fling at Frenchman's Bay

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, March 26, 2015, In : Birds

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, March 13, 2015, In : Wildlife

Scarf-surfer.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, March 8, 2015, In : Birds

A winter tale, in footprints.

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, In : Street Scenes

Wishful thinking ..... not even close!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, March 1, 2015,

Looking for light and finding beauty in shadows.

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, February 21, 2015, In : Food

Lemon Flan.

About thirty years ago, I snipped this zesty recipe out of a newspaper, and I've finally made it!. It was Chef David Sleeman's showpiece at Garbo's Bistro on Queen W.

Lemon Tart reprise - I upgraded the crust and made mini tarts instead. Perfect for sharing.

Love Hearts

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, February 14, 2015, In : Food

Happy Valentine's Day!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, February 12, 2015, In : Food

Two more crisp cookies that work well with either regular or gluten-free flours.

Brandy Snaps and Ginger Crisps

And here's what you can do with the broken pieces.....

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, January 26, 2015, In : Food

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, January 23, 2015, In : Birds

Swans on Lake Ontario, enjoying the bright sunshine.

In the Kitchen | Main Course

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, In : Food

An homage to our friend, Natasha. Ukraine-style borshch. Mmm....good!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, In : Food

Old Man Winter

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, January 10, 2015, In : Street Scenes

Snapped through a cafe window.

How are you liking Winter so far, Grandad?

A walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, January 10, 2015, In : Wildlife

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, In : Food

A wonderful experience of communal cooking and eating, hosted by our friend Natalia Laluq at her studio. Excellent party, and delicious Borshch!

Living Toronto

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, January 1, 2015, In : Food

Here is my latest contribution to the Living Toronto on-line journal: Gluten-free Lady Fingers for Tiramisu.

Many thanks to Schuster Gindin.

Happy New Year, everyone!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, In : Food

Still Life.... ready for Christmas!

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, December 10, 2014, In : Birds

Arts and Crafts

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, November 27, 2014,

Merry Christmouse - it's time I made some more of these!

Backyard Visitor

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, November 24, 2014, In : Wildlife

We have a new regular visitor to the squirrel-proof bird feeder. I have named it "Tufty" because of the white fur behind its ears. Of course, it's not a red squirrel like its original namesake, but not many people over here would know about T he Tufty Club!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, November 15, 2014, In : Street Scenes

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, November 14, 2014, In : Food

Call them what you will: Bossche Bollen, Mohrenkopf, Profiteroles, Cream Puffs - they're all good!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, November 10, 2014, In : Food

R has just baked these sticky buns. Fresh from the oven, they're warm, gooey and delicious. Sorry, everyone else, you'll just have to make your own!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, November 5, 2014, In : Food

A solo effort at making more naan - the results are tasty, but it's very smoky in the kitchen!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, October 26, 2014,

Dramatic sky this evening, just before sunset.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, October 16, 2014, In : Wildlife

Vibrant colours on a Fall day.

Backyard Visitor

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, October 13, 2014, In : Wildlife

The Tomato Thief!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, October 11, 2014, In : Street Scenes

"The time has come," the Walrus said,
"To talk of many things:
Of shoes--and ships--and sealing-wax--
Of cabbages--and kings--
And why the sea is boiling hot--
And whether pigs have wings."

The Walrus and The Carpenter - Lewis Carroll

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Backyard Visitor

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, October 5, 2014, In : Birds

Northern Flicker: one call, one girl with a camera at her feet, one quick snap, and then it's gone again.

Arts and Crafts

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, October 1, 2014,

Swaddle blankets. Instructions here in The Guardian.

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, October 1, 2014, In : Food

Second breakfast.

Homemade challah, made into French toast.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, September 30, 2014,

Street scene.

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, September 19, 2014, In : Food

Another gluten-free experiment: Crisp almond orange cookies.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, September 19, 2014, In : Wildlife

Raccoon Nation

Double Trouble

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, September 15, 2014, In : Birds

Great Blue Heron snapped on the Humber - photographer leaning over the river bank, very carefully.

Outdoor Adventure

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, September 13, 2014,

Awenda Provincial Park

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, September 7, 2014, In : Wildlife

A raccoon relaxing in its air-conditioned condo. Spotted yesterday, just before another huge thunderstorm.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, August 30, 2014,

My neighbours have only been away for a week, and look what's taken up residence in their kitchen.

Backyard Visitor

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, August 22, 2014, In : Birds

We're getting to the end of the Niger seed - again.

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, August 6, 2014, In : Food

Gluten-free tarts!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, August 2, 2014, In : Birds

The saddest looking baby bird keeps appearing near our feeder. Persistent and tenacious!

A walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, July 30, 2014,

Just made it home in the nick of time.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, July 29, 2014,

Eastern comma butterfly (Polygonia comma)

Celebration

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, July 16, 2014,

Tommy's birthday. 92 candles would have produced an inferno.

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, July 13, 2014,

Marmalade Butter Tarts

I had an idea today. Apparently, I wasn't the first, since a subsequent Google search revealed that The Tart Cart has already been offering up their version at the Victoria Public Market at the Hudson.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, July 12, 2014,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, July 8, 2014,

First the blooms....

.... then more rain!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, July 6, 2014,

Summer fun at the Annual Rock Ridge BBQ

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, July 3, 2014,

Summer Meadow

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, June 21, 2014,

Summer is officially here, and this last poppy is a beauty, standing tall next to the drowned peonies.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, June 19, 2014,

Freecycled ornamental plaster, going green in our garden.

Outdoor Adventure

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, June 18, 2014,

Awenda Provincial Park

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, May 31, 2014,

Doors Open Toronto

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, May 24, 2014,

Urban Toronto has selected one of my photos to illustrate an article about Doors Open Toronto. My original post here.

Here's another City view, snapped recently through the window of the spiral staircase at the AGO. The Art as Therapy Exhibition runs until April 26, 2015.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, May 24, 2014,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, May 20, 2014,

These tulips were victimized by the squirrels before they had a chance to fully open. Pesky critters.

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, May 20, 2014,

Spring is finally here. The native wildflowers have made an appearance, and the trees are coming into leaf. Photos taken in Moore Park and Wychwood Park, as well as on the banks of the Humber river, near the Arboretum.

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, May 14, 2014,

Raccoon Nation 2014

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, May 10, 2014,

My first sighting of a Mourning Cloak butterfly (Nymphalis antiopa)

Pecking order: A red winged blackbird dive bombing a majestic swan

Living Toronto

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, May 1, 2014,

For all of you bread enthusiasts, here is my latest contribution to the Living Toronto on-line journal: Will Rise To Any Occasion

Many thanks to Schuster Gindin.

On the Road

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, April 29, 2014,

Looking for signs of spring in New England.

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, April 4, 2014,

Mockingbirds along the rail line.

There are a few shoots coming up in the garden, but blooms are weeks away. Last year, the snowdrops were flowering in early March.

It's been a very long, cold winter. So, it's back over to the florist for a splash of colour!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, March 2, 2014,

Spring is around the corner..... at our local Florist Shop.

Living Toronto

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, February 26, 2014,

My account of our recent experiment at making naan bread in the wok is now posted on the Living Toronto on-line journal. Many thanks to Schuster Gindin for her continued support and encouragement. http://livingtorontojournal.wordpress.com/naan-bread/

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, February 16, 2014,

Perch - the Unnatural Forest

Local hawks making use of the urban infrastructure

Going after pigeon prey is more important to the hawk than posing for the camera.

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, January 31, 2014,

Seville Orange Marmalade - A welcome burst of colour at this time of year!

Recipes and more photos here

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In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, January 24, 2014,

Winter

Life in the Cemetery

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, January 3, 2014,

This red-tailed hawk captured his prey. You won't want to see what happens next.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, December 24, 2013,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, December 12, 2013,

Red-tailed Hawk

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, November 30, 2013,

Red-tailed Hawk

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, November 17, 2013,

Milkweed Pods

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, November 5, 2013,

In View | Fall

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, October 29, 2013,

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, October 11, 2013,

Thanksgiving Weekend | High Park

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, September 29, 2013,

Chocolate biscuits - new recipe from Dan Lepard

http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2013/aug/30/roasted-cocoa-cookies-recipe-dan-lepard

Presentation board from Urban Tree Salvage http://urbantreesalvage.com/

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A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, August 31, 2013,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, August 4, 2013,

Sunset | Renton to Boston

Hurley Canoe Works

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, July 28, 2013,

If you value fine craftsmanship as well as good conversation, the best place to visit in Muskoka is the Hurley Canoe Company in Dwight. Jack Hurley is a seasoned raconteur, and he carefully restores the many battered canoes that are brought into his shop.

Before

A similar canoe under repair After

In the workshop

Jack Hurley

Flora Hurley

This photo that I took of Flora last year is one of my favourite images, and it also be...
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In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, July 7, 2013,

Bob.

Excellent student. Exceptional butter tarts.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, July 1, 2013,

Scenes from Grey County

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, June 27, 2013,

Hanging out in Grey County

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, June 9, 2013,

Toronto infrastructure in the Junction - not a straight line to be seen.

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, May 5, 2013,

Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, April 15, 2013,

Spring Sunshine

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, March 31, 2013,

Mary. Taking a break from packing.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, March 18, 2013,

This has to be the oddest reflection I've ever captured......

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, March 10, 2013,

Art in Nature.

Suzanne Myers | Celebrant

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, January 13, 2013,

Suzanne Myers is featuring some of my photos on her new website. I was delighted to have been asked to contribute, and I love the way that she has incorporated my images into the layout. Thank you, Suzanne!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, December 28, 2012,

Something new: Roggebrood

And an old favourite: Olive Bread, using the no-knead dough recipe

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, December 16, 2012,

Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Cookies

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, December 9, 2012,

R's latest triumph - olive bagels!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, November 30, 2012,

The Holiday Baking Season begins with a batch of shortbread.

And some BoneZ for the kids!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, November 29, 2012,

Tom and Sylvia..... love and laughter!

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, November 22, 2012,

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, October 20, 2012,

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, October 11, 2012,

Sign of the times. What's in a number? Forty is young, for a tree.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, October 11, 2012,

October 10, 2012
Sunrise 7:26 am Sunset 6:42 pm

Fall colours in the park - the light shifts imperceptibly

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, September 17, 2012,

Toronto skyline at dusk from Niagara-on-the-lake

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, September 17, 2012,

Gooderham & Worts - The Distillery District

Reflections at an Exhibition

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, August 26, 2012,

Black Creek Pioneer Village
http://www.blackcreek.ca/

Sharing our oatie biscuits with a Kiwi visitor, here for a wedding

The Urban Farmer

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, August 26, 2012,

We've harvested over 18 lb of heirloom tomatoes since August 6, and the local wildlife have had their share as well. Many thanks to our friends who helped with the watering.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, August 7, 2012,

Tiny moments

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, July 30, 2012,

At Hurley Canoes in Dwight, ON

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, July 13, 2012,

Jon

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In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, July 11, 2012,

I just figured out how to make twice as many people happy - small tarts!

Half the calories of the original, so much less guilt if you eat two.

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, July 5, 2012,

The Urban Farmer

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, June 30, 2012,

The Urban Farmer...... has tomatoes!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, June 23, 2012,

Something new. Maple Chocolate Butter Tarts.

The Urban Farmer

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, June 22, 2012,

On March 17, I planted a bunch of heirloom tomato seeds, saved from produce purchased near Port Burwell a couple of years ago. Somehow, I ended up with 135 seedlings! The neighbours have been very accommodating; a large number of plants have been farmed out, leaving us with 64 in pots of varying size.

The first blossoms appeared on an orange banana, and a green zebra was the next to flower.

Looking forward to the harvest!

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, June 22, 2012,

This little duckling was one of 8 siblings recently getting some swimming lessons in the fountain at 400 Walmer Road.

Outdoor Adventure

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, June 12, 2012,

Camping at Awenda Provincial Park: May 30th - June 2nd
http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/awen.html

A wet and wild ride home!

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Doors Open Toronto

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, May 28, 2012,

Toronto City Hall - Observation Deck

Photo-editing software can produce an interesting image:

And on the walk home, a lazy kitty.

Backyard Visitors

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, May 25, 2012,

The Eviction: Mama and her 3 kits thought they could hang out in the small space between our garage roof and the deck -- Bye!

With a little encouragement from R and the garden hose, off they went: down the Saskatoon berry trees, over the rhubarb, through the garlic, and around the lilac. Last seen sneaking through the back fence, in a bit of a huff.

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In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, May 20, 2012,

Here's the Tiramisu again. The first was such a success that I made a second, and now, a third, all in the space of one week. Although it's my new thing, the butter tart and chocolate cake aficionados needn't worry!

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Wednesday, May 16, 2012,

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Tiramisu-351138
Followed the recommendation to use freshly made espresso and Italian mascarpone.

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Feline Encounters

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, May 15, 2012,

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, May 14, 2012,

In the Kitchen

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, April 21, 2012,

Here's one of my favourite loaves - the cracked pepper rye bread recipe from Dan Lepard - which requires hardly any kneading. One for us, one to share! http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/sep/19/how-to-bake-rye-bread

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, April 17, 2012,

It was another warm day yesterday; almost 28°C and very windy. This butterfly took a short rest on our deck before flitting off with a friend. Could it have been scared by its own shadow?

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, April 7, 2012,

A pair of Sharp-shinned hawks are making regular appearances. We think we've spotted a new nest high up in one of the beech trees.

In the Media

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, April 7, 2012,

Last week's photo call-out in the Globe and Mail was for photos of water. The two pictures that I submitted made the cut.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/multimedia/camera-club/share-your-best-photos-of-water/article2385537/

Signs of Spring

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, March 29, 2012,

The Northern Mockingbirds are singing their hearts out. A good place to hear them is along the railway line north of Dupont between Christie and Shaw.

Trampled whilst weeding.....

March 23

March 18

March 14

Will rise to any occasion

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, March 11, 2012,

The no knead bread recipe: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/11/08/dining/081mrex.html

Two variations on the famous Moosewood Brownies: one is gluten-free and the other is both gluten-free and dairy-free. In this recipe, rice flour is a good substitute for wheat flour, and you ca...
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A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, March 8, 2012,

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, March 3, 2012,

We encountered this Sharp-shinned hawk in Prospect near the usual nesting spot. Having announced his presence with a couple of calls, he didn't stay put for long. One photo only.

Marmalade

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, March 3, 2012,

Dan Lepard's recipe for Marmalade Carrot Puddings here:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jan/27/marmalade-recipes-preserves-dan-lepard

Not having any dariole moulds, I buttered some glass dishes

A Walk in the Park

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, February 27, 2012,

It was a perfect day for a walk to High Park. We were thinking about going to Bloor West Village, but decided to linger in the park instead. And yes, Grenadier Pond is an eight and a half mile round trip. With the daytime high exceeding 9° C, who wouldn’t want to stay outside all afternoon?

Superham entertains at the Stone Soup Supper

Posted by Zena Curwain on Monday, February 27, 2012,

More pictures here

Happy Valentine's Day!

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, February 14, 2012,

R spent some time in the kitchen today creating this yummy chocolate cake. He's filled it with a blackcurrant cream.

What a treat!.

Marmalade

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, February 9, 2012,

Claire in the kitchen

Marmalade

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, January 24, 2012,

It’s that time of year again – the Seville oranges are in the stores.

Recipes for “orange glow” posted below.

Mum's Marmalade - Crockpot Method

2 lb Seville oranges

2 lemons

2 pints (40 fl oz) boiling water

4 lb sugar

Cut washed oranges and lemons in half. Remove and retain pips, but discard any that have been cut, because they would make your marmalade taste bitter....

In View

Posted by Zena Curwain on Tuesday, December 13, 2011,

Backyard Visitor

Posted by Zena Curwain on Thursday, December 8, 2011,

This Sharp-shinned hawk thinks the bird feeder is a good place to find lunch.

Moonlight

Posted by Zena Curwain on Saturday, December 3, 2011,

Last night, the moon drew me outside. It was a fine night.

This is a cropped section of an image that was taken hand held.

First Snow: Nov 30

Posted by Zena Curwain on Friday, December 2, 2011,

The first snowfall of the season - the flakes may have landed, but they disappeared very quickly.

In Focus

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, November 13, 2011,

Once I've framed my shot, one of the main challenges for me is getting it focused in a way that captures the image that I want. My camera has an excellent lens, and all kinds of technical wizardry inside, but sometimes I really need to override the automatic focus. This entails taking the camera out of intelligent auto mode and having a really hard think. After fiddling around with the settings as well as the micro-dot that functions as a joy-stick, I have managed to produce this one dec...
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Timing

Posted by Zena Curwain on Sunday, November 13, 2011,

As much as anything else, photography is about timing. You can be as much of a technical whizz as you like, but your expertise isn't going to be of much use to you if you've left your camera at home.

These images may not be great photographs, but they demonstrate that there's no substitute for just being there.