Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Springtime Fun!
Elsie and Emma at A Beautiful Mess kind of drive us crazy. Like we have so many issues with the commodification of hipster culture and "lifestyle blogging" but we also acknowledge that we participate in this scene and kind of want to be their best friends. Anyway, recently they're stupidly business savvy, to the point that we're actually jealous, and have put out the cutest app that basically takes instagram and purikura of the hipster kind and blammo: the best picture app ever. It has some functionality issues I'll overlook for the next week or so, but I'm having lots of fun with the app. Here's a link to their blog post about the app. XO
Friday, May 3, 2013
Spring! Spring! Spring! NEWS!
Diandra and I've been sooooo busy lately! All of the stuff we are doing is for the store and for our community. It's awesome and so rewarding.
Here are some of the things we've been up to...
Scheming! We've run into some issues finding the right location for the store in PG so we're working on our PlanB. We're not totally sure of the details but you can bet it will involve pies, coffee, and maybe the farmer's market. Sorry to tease but you'll have to wait for more details.
The spring edition of our Art and Craft Bazaar is happening on May 18th at ArtSpace here in P.G.. We're excited to bring around some of our favourite makers of things in the area. We'll also have our Bake Sale pick up at the Bazaar (and some extras in case you want more baking than you ordered!).
We had a custom order for the Cycling Club and we made them 5 pies! So we got to glimpse what our store kitchen will look like; full of pies!
I harvested the first of our rhubarb to add to this lovely pie I made today with coconut oil version of a Pate Brisé Crust (Martha's Baking Handbook). I can't wait. i have a bit of a rhubarb problem, it's my favourite!
The duck and I went to the garden and planted fingerling potatoes in our very own spud mountain and also garlic along the greenhouse. Our lovely fenced garden has so much sun and is surrounded by green belt so it is very private. It's going to be great. I can't wait.
The biggest news is probably that HSH (our company) is going to be contracted by RDAC to coordinate the Western Regionals in P.G. this summer! It'll be happening July 13-14th.
I can hardly believe it.
This is great news for our community (building towards the Canada Games in 2015) and for our derby league. It's huge for us personally too. It's a big contract and we're excited for what that means for us. Also P.G. and area skaters and fans will all get to watch some of the best derby in Canada. I also can't wait for the vendors! As for the rest of the skaters, Refs, NSOs, and fans they will get to come to P.G. during the best time of the year (HOT!) and experience PG hospitality. The dome will be busting at the seams and it'll be great!
Here are some of the things we've been up to...
The spring edition of our Art and Craft Bazaar is happening on May 18th at ArtSpace here in P.G.. We're excited to bring around some of our favourite makers of things in the area. We'll also have our Bake Sale pick up at the Bazaar (and some extras in case you want more baking than you ordered!).
The biggest news is probably that HSH (our company) is going to be contracted by RDAC to coordinate the Western Regionals in P.G. this summer! It'll be happening July 13-14th.
I can hardly believe it.
This is great news for our community (building towards the Canada Games in 2015) and for our derby league. It's huge for us personally too. It's a big contract and we're excited for what that means for us. Also P.G. and area skaters and fans will all get to watch some of the best derby in Canada. I also can't wait for the vendors! As for the rest of the skaters, Refs, NSOs, and fans they will get to come to P.G. during the best time of the year (HOT!) and experience PG hospitality. The dome will be busting at the seams and it'll be great!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Lemony-Milky-Tea
The last few days in PG have been beautiful and warm and sunny. The sun has been waking me up at 6am most mornings and I've wanted to be out in the world just to enjoy the sun and warmth that we've been lacking these past few months. On gloomy days the thing I want more than coffee is lemony milk tea. It's my go to warm beverage for cold withdrawn days of work and being inside. When I lived in Vancouver a decade ago it was the beverage that helped us get through the gloomy winter.
It's my rendition of a Hong Kong-style milk tea (usually made with delicious evaporated milk) using almond milk, agave nectar, and one of my favourite black teas: english breakfast. If you like a pretty tea and are turned off by a little curdling, skip the lemon, or add it when the tea is cold (and drink it iced!). This recipe makes 4 cups, enough to fill my favourite ball mason jar.
You'll need: A medium sized pot (non stick or enamel/cast iron), a stove, one lemon, 2 cups of water, 2 cups of unsweetened almond milk (vanilla?), 3 english breakfast tea bags, 3 tbsp agave nectar (I used raw).
What You'll Do: Put water and almond milk and tea bags in the pot. Bring to a low boil on the stove, reduce the heat (medium-low) and simmer for up to 10 minutes. Skim for foam and take the tea bags out. Add the agave and stir well. Pour tea into mason jar (I used a funnel!). Juice the lemon and add to the tea, stirring well. Pour into cup and devour. You can lid whatever's left and stick it in the fridge, drink all of it to yourself, or invite a friend over and knit!
Monday, April 22, 2013
Feminist Art
I love pinterest and have been using it to collect fabulous feminist gems !! Seeing young feminist art makers and activists on the internet engaging with humour, wit, and satire just warms my big femmie heart.
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