fika

fika 
a newish
cafe in
kensington market.
they have
cool drinks
tasty
swedish style
sandwiches.
a good
respite from
summer's
heat.

the yellow pages

more pages
from the
sketchbook
project.

at the gallery

a renaissance
exhibit
at the gallery
followed
by lunch
amen.

colour

a dose of colour

cherry blossoms

cherry blossom
time
at long last,
feeling the warmth
of the sun,
enjoying
a picnic
in the park,
surrounded
by smiling
faces.
happy may!

an easter tart

needing a meatless
dish for easter,
i tested tarta pascualina
a swiss chard and ricotta
tart recipe from argentina.
it can be made with spinach
or swiss chard,
i prefer chard,
here are three recipes
if you wish to make
this delicious
tarta: here; here and here.

earth hour report

the hydro authority reported
the city cut energy consumption by
205 megawatts during earth hour,
an increase from last year's
reduction of 197 megawatts.
good news. sadly,  my neighbours
were not participating.