Monthly Archives: August 2008

Sir Henry’s liver spray

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Chriz

We recently visited another 1911 house—actually it was Casa Loma, the former estate of Toronto financier Sir Henry Mill Pellatt. It’s a grand place, and I could share pics of the tower or the round room below it or the … Continue reading →

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Pirate tomato

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Chriz

Every year one or two tomatoes display odd protrusions. But this year’s specimen trumps the simple horns of years past. Avast! g The variety is Striped Roman. It seems some people think there’s a market for such misshapen fruits. I … Continue reading →

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Chicago Roper seeks new home

Posted on August 13, 2008 by Chriz

Looking for a lovely old Roper of your own? Well, here’s your chance to snap up a six-burner from the early 50s that has lived in one Chicago house its whole life. Leave a comment if you’re interested and I’ll … Continue reading →

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Summertime Gnaws

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Chriz

Little Boots/Caligula/Cutlet continues to eat everything. And I’ve been munching tomatoes at every turn. Which I’ve been picking not-quite-ripe because of the squirrels’ insane—nay, irrational—appetite this year. The huge ones they take chunks out of turn to slug bait post-haste. … Continue reading →

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