Beside Pazzo. The sign on the rock says: Site of the Shakespeare Hotel First Permanent Building Erected in Stratford 1832.
The Shakespearean tradition goes back a long way here…
Monday, May 30, 2011
Saturday, May 21, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Early Summer Edition
Friday, May 20, 2011
A Friendly Good Morning
When we raise the bedroom blind in the morning, this is what greets us. It’s a lovely way to start the day.
Living in Stratford, a lot of people ask us what plays we recommend. Grapes of Wrath is definitely on the ‘must see’ list. It’s heart-breakingly brilliant.
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Why There Was No Breakfast Yesterday
Barb was at the LINC Family Festival, showing off her new Reiki practice.
Back to normal next week though…
Friday, May 13, 2011
This Could Take Awhile
Gardening season has finally begun here in Stratford.
One of our plans for this year is to dig up all the grass from our front boulevard and replace it with decorative grasses and other lovely things that don’t need mowing.
But since our plans also include things like being able to walk upright and maybe breathe without pain, progress will be slow.
We’ll keep you posted…
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Social Media Breakfast
The first Social Media Breakfast was held this morning at Revel Caffe. Lots of cool people showed up to learn and share and network.
Monday, May 9, 2011
A Little Work
One of our local churches is getting a little work done.
Maybe it’s because of the time we’ve spent in Paris (where work is always being done somewhere), but there’s something about the heightened mystery of a building shrouded in scaffolding that adds a touch of magic. Or is it just us?
At Long Last Spring!
A couple of Stratford’s beautiful old houses see through a haze of buds.
We don’t want to jinx it, but Spring may finally be upon us!
Saturday, May 7, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Twenty Percent Chance of Rain edition
As the skies grow progressively darker, we decide to eat in the kitchen this week. Having to dash inside in the middle of a meal is just too much excitement for a lazy Saturday…
Hope you’re all having a lovely, tasty weekend!
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Sunlight and Shadow
When the day dawns sunny after weeks of rain, you get out and take a picture of it.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Spring Planting
On Saturday afternoon, some volunteers from the Stratford Urban Farming Experiment came over to turn over the bed and plant the early seeds.
The work goes so much faster when you have help!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Break in the Weather Edition
It’s been raining steadily all week, with more due starting tomorrow.
But today dawned sunny and warm. We knew what we had to do.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Daffodils
We were away last year when the daffodils bloomed in our front lawn, so we’re doubly happy to see them now.
Don’t they look like they’re searching for something?
Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Road Trip Edition
We’re heading down to see Alan’s Dad this weekend. So we’ve got yumminess for tomorrow morning, pasta salad for lunch and some Shreddies to be bolted on the way out the door.
Hope you all have a delicious weekend!
Friday, April 22, 2011
Is There Anything Sadder Than Snow on a Brand New Barbeque?
After an entire week of cheerleading for Spring and then putting together the new barbeque, we get this…
Monday, April 18, 2011
Hyacinths for the Soul
In sheltered spots with a sunny exposure, a new season stirs.
If of thy mortal goods thou art bereft,
And from thy slender store two loaves alone to thee are left,
Sell one, and with the dole
Buy hyacinths to feed thy soul.Moslih Eddin Saadi
Gulistan (Garden of Roses)
Flowers in the Window
Just up from York Street Kitchen, painted flowers brighten the window of The Clay Cafe no matter what the weather.
The Annex Room
Out front of The Annex Room, they’re using icicle pansies and pussy willow branches to give us a taste of spring.
Awaiting Spring
This seems to be the Spring that can’t make up its mind. It’s sunburn one day, blizzards the next. The flowers are holding back, waiting for better weather.
The people of Stratford are coping in a variety of ways, including putting out displays of cheerfully fake flowers, like this one at the window of York Street Kitchen.
Saturday, April 16, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast April Showers edition
It’s raining far too much for breakfast on the deck this week. But we’re not complaining. The way the wind was howling last night, we fully expected to wake up to snow this morning.
Sunny yellow flowers to go with sunny tomato and spinach omelettes (sorry Leif!)
And if you look in the back, under the window, you’ll see the barbeque we picked up this morning. Summer is on it’s way!
Have a delicious weekend, everyone!
Saturday, April 9, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Turn Off The Furnace And Open All The Windows Edition
Out on the deck again, despite a few rallies by a retreating Winter earlier in the week. Laundry on the line, Alan’s bicycle at the ready and bacon and tomato sandwiches on sourdough bread.
Have a gorgeous weekend, everyone!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Out On The Deck Edition
The shadier portions of the property still have snow (along the back fence). But on the deck, which faces south, IT’S SPRING! IT’S SPRING! IT’S SPRING!
Celebrated this morning with baguette French toast, bacon and lots of yummy local maple syrup.
Have a delicious weekend, everyone!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Running Errands Edition
We’re taking a batch of Barb’s cards to The Art Gallery of Lambeth today. Fingers crossed for clear roads after all the snow earlier this week!
Tomato and cheese omelettes, bacon and coffee…
Hope you’re all having a yummy weekend!
Saturday, March 19, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Company Edition
Alan’s sister and her daughter came up for an overnight. We were happy to have them join us for breakfast (pancakes with local maple syrup).
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
An Ontario Cottage and Then Some
This Ontario Cottage has been added on to over the years. Pretty how it all lines up.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Saturday, March 12, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Salsa Time Edition
This week’s breakfast was built around our friend Karen’s yummy homemade salsa. Scrambled eggs, beans, rosti and bacon, all topped with summer in a jar. Is there a better way to ignore the recent snows?
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Monday, March 7, 2011
Brickwork
Another great old building downtown. This time it’s the brickwork that’s worthy of comment.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Winter Loosens Its Grip
The days are getting longer, the snow is starting to melt faster than it can be replenished. And if you look up, tilt your head a little and squint, you might just see some signs that spring is on its way.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Payday Was Last Week Edition
The tulips still have some colour in them. We had some ham left over from a dinner party. Found a potato in the cupboard. And, ooh! We still have eggs!
Have a lovely weekend, everyone!
Friday, March 4, 2011
Stratford Garden Festival
We snagged tickets to the opening party of the Stratford Garden Festival last night. It’s such a wonderful blast of spring in the middle of a long cold winter.
This year (as always) David Scott and Jeff Bonnet had the most magical display, including this rendering of The Thinker in scrap metal.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
Stratford Star
We went to the Stratford Star competition on Friday night. Just before the intermission, they brought out a birthday cake for one of the finalists. It had sparklers on it, which set off the fire alarms, necessitating the evacuation of the building and the arrival of the fire department, making this the birthday against which all others will be compared for the rest of her life.
Happy Birthday Livie!!!!!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Dreaming of Spring Edition
Yellow tulips found at the Farmer’s Market set the tone for this morning’s breakfast.
Sorry for missing last week. We were in Windsor with Alan’s family. The full story is here. Hope you’re all having a lovely weekend!
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Layers and Layers of Snow
The sidewalk after the plough’s been through and then more snow has fallen.
It looks a bit like an archaeological dig. Only colder.
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Snow on the Roof
A mountain of snow on the roof of our train station.
The station’s been there long enough, it’s probably used to it by now.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
More Redundant Signage
The fact that it’s backed by an impassable block of concrete says it far better than the sign alone ever could.
Monday, February 14, 2011
Getting Warmer
After the blizzard on Saturday, we’ve hit a warming trend. High winds and lots of puddles, perfect for catching reflections.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Winter Won This Round Edition
This morning brought squalling snow and frigid temperatures. Again.
We looked at each other and asked, “Do we really need to go to the market?” Which, after the sheer amount of winter we’ve had this year was possibly a dangerous question. We decided to survive the week by eating up whatever’s in the fridge. Starting with those sausages…
Saturday, February 5, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast World Nutella Day Edition
Today is World Nutella Day. And the best way to serve Nutella is on crepes.
And, of course, we made our own Nutella, using this recipe from David Lebovitz.
Life is sweet, indeed. Hope you’re all enjoying a lovely, lazy weekend!
Saturday, January 29, 2011
The Weekly Breakfast Working From Home Edition
The occasional working weekend is not so bad. But wouldn’t it be nice to have French toast, bacon and coffee brought in to the office once in awhile to make up for it?
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Near the Embro Road
Out at the edge of town, looking toward the Embro Road. On a really cold afternoon.
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Sleep Well
Squirrels’ nests look so exposed when the trees are bare. We hope they’re keeping warm in there…
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