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I am really enjoying reading a fellow Canucks blog!!! (I live in incredibly beautiful Victoria- plug plug!!!) I was wondering if you could share the name of the low carb protein drink you use? I have never had one of those but I am really getting into weight training (just for fun- nothing serious). I don't know where to start so I am sure whatever your drinking is great! I raised two daughters but my sister has two growing teenage boys- they also live near their school. While my sister is at work the boys and their friends drop by and hoover the food out of the house. All the other parents have banned their kids from doing the same at lunch. This is a very affulent area but they still don't mind if their kids clean my sister out!

Thanks for the info on your books! I have the WS one you did on vegetables- a very beautiful book. Now that I have actually "talked " to you I feel like I want all your books! Looking forward to your new ones as well!

Thanks for a very interesting blog. Your life as a food writer sounds wonderful! I was looking at your list of books and am intrigued by "The Beggar's Banquet". It seems to be out of print. Anyway, could you tell me a bit about it? We eat vegetarian most of the time and I am wondering if this book has alot of veggie recipes. Also, are you currently working on a cookbook? Thanks!

Your kitchen is very nice!! And an Aga!!! Very rare here in Canada though gaining in popularity I hear! Your house, bread and yard are all charming! Thanks again for sharing your world with us.

Thank you Thank you for sharing your life in pictures and prose with us!!! This is a wonderful blog! How sad is it that I tried to recognize some of your cookbooks!!! To no avail! Close ups of the bookshelf please! have a wonderful holiday!

Coffee and bread!!! I can't imagine a morning without either one of these staples! :

Thanks for all the reviews ling! I am definately getting the apple foccacia while i at GM. Hope the bread survivesa trip on our lovely BC Ferries.

Once again I can't see the pictures. Can anyone tell me why that might be? Great reading- Vemont sounds lovely as does your life!

Thanks for all the idreas!! Apple foccacia-that sounds wonderful! I have been to GM a few times. I always leave thinking I must have missed out on some cool stuff! I know I want to buy some fish stock- does anyone really make their own? I love cheese but have alot to learn about all the different kinds available. I don't eat alot of sausage but I am intrigued so will stop by Oyama's. I love donuts-are Lee's betther than Tim Horton's??? I have heard the Tea place is adorable-small with very friendly staff. I adore both coffee and tea so what to do??? have both and knwo where the washroom is located!

Thanks for the ideas!!! I have never heard of the Blue Parrot! I will be sure to go for a walk around the island too! I am looking forward to Terra Breads!

I am looking forward to spending a morning by myself at Granville market. I'd like to have breakfast and lunch there and browse around. What would you do there if you had that kind of time? What would you buy to take home? (I live in Victoria). Thanks for your ideas!

Great writing Cusina! I love getting a glimpse into the livs of others (especially when it's about food). I once asked a friend what she was having for dinner. She gave me such a strange look and then I realized she thought I was hinting for an invite!!! No I just like talking about food! I can't see any of the photos. Can someone tell me why that might be???

Thank you thank you for a wonderful class! We are so fortunate to have people like you share your expertise with us. I would like to male an Indian meal for my DH's birthday. Our kitchen table is in the kitchen near the oven Can I make naan ahead of time and keep it warm in the oven? I just can'tsee how I can all the other dishes done and make naan at the same time! Help!!

Hi rajsuman!! Are you my long lost twin??? Every year I tell my family that I would love a cookbook for Xmas or my birthday (when they ask) and they always says-oh you have so many..... I have never recived a cookbook as a gift! I don't want much else-actually any book is nice but a cookbook???....heaven! My DH doesn't mind at all that I have so many but I think other people think it is friviolous (they of course have brick or brack, two or three cars etc. etc. ). I would love to know what some of your favourite books are-I dare say I will want them if I don't already own them! Yours in solidarity!

Hi Monica!!! Gosh I just put your name to your cookbook! I have been thinking of buying it and now I definately will! Is the book you owned this one? I use to own it but gave it away... what was I thinking? http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detai...=glance&s=books

peanutgirl you spoke for me as well! I wish I had a friend who lived nearby and loved cookbooks as much as I do! Everyone I know (in person ) can't believe how many cookbooks I own and how special they are to me. I sometimes feel I am alone in my obession until I come to sites like this. Thank you all for making me sane! I am curious as to the name of that wonderful Middle eastern book Monica!

Thanks soba! I do enjoy reading here and I should post more often. I do not think rich and sophisticated are negative adjectives!!! I like seeing how the other half lives! I am not poor nor am I a hick . Cooking is a passion of mine (but some days it is a dreary task!). I hope I didn't sound too harsh-I just wondered if everyone here eats gourmet food all the time!

Man- is everyone here rich and sophisticated!!!! That party alone probably costs what I spend to feed my family in a month! Don't get me wrong-I love reading all about expensive restaurants etc. it is just a whole other world. Any stay at home moms here who love to cook but do so on a budget???? I really don't mean this in a critical way-it just blows my mind that's all!