“The syrup of blackberry scent and sweet peas”
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This Island of Apples
It’s apple season on the Island of Apples. Branches are bending with the weight of the glorious fruit, the air of the orchards sweetened with apple scent. Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, and all that. We are deep into autumn now.
Our lone apple tree produced no fruit this year. No tubs are waiting to be filled, and I’m on the hunt for apples to knead into my bread dough.… Continue reading
Greetings from St. Francis and Mildrith
Early mornings in front of Mildrith, as I sweep out the ashes and load the hearth with bread, I feel the presence of St. Francis, the saint statue resting on the wall of the oven shelter.
It’s little more than a block of concrete cast into the likeness of St.… Continue reading
A Golden Loaf of Gorsefield Rye
This could be the best 100% Rye Bread ever made on Pender Island.
There can’t have been too many over the years. I made it last weekend with rye grain grown in Pender Island soil, specifically that of the large Gorsefield off Craddock and Southlands Drive, South Pender.
The Rye was planted by Vince and Katie, the new owners of the Gorsefield.… Continue reading
The Great Kind Mystery
Here’s a movie recommendation: “The Great Kind Mystery.” It’s not in general circulation yet, but it’s worth keeping an eye open for. At least you can watch the trailer. (See link below)
It’s a lyrical 16-minute film shot in Super-8mm that follows the story of Amy Hull, a young Inuk and Mi’kmaw woman, and her stories of growing up in Daniel’s Harbour, Newfoundland.… Continue reading