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Winter in Boston

Posted on 4 March 2006 by leacock

Despite subzero temperatures, the Big Director (masquerading as a Ukranian peasant woman), the Man of the House and the heir to the Man of the House recently spent a lovely weekend in Boston. Indoor activities such as breakfasting, lunching and … Continue reading →

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Speedy geezers

Posted on 16 February 2006 by leacock

Calgarian Duff Gibson’s gold medal not only proves that he can hurl himself down an icy chute on a tea tray at higher speed than anyone else in the world, it also revived the Olympic dream for many of us. … Continue reading →

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Toasted almond scandal

Posted on 10 February 2006 by leacock

Think back to the birthday celebrations of yore at 54Leacock, to the times before Le Comptoir de Célestin, before Rahier Pâtisserie, even before Phipps, and you’ll find it hidden in a dusty corner of your memories… the Dufflet Toasted Almond … Continue reading →

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Duran Duran

Posted on 4 February 2006 by leacock

When it comes to matters of consequence, Zev Borow, regular contributor to fine publications such as Spin, The New Yorker and McSweeney’s, knows where it’s at. About his inspiration to “cover” a Duran Duran song for Lit Riffs, he writes: … Continue reading →

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Damn, that is a sweet Earth

Posted on 5 January 2006 by leacock

Some of our favourite current events weirdness from the past year: End of Ze World Harlan McCraney: Presidential Speechalist featuring Andy Dick and Arianna Huffington Raj Binder discovers curling (December 9 episode). Raj made it onto CBC’s Top 100 of … Continue reading →

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Yes, we have no bananas

Posted on 28 December 2005 by leacock

These plantains are cozily plantains tucked in tucked into the rice bucket plantains tucked in after a formidable struggle. Hopefully, they will ripen in time to be fried up for dessert after our New Year’s Eve dinner of chicken with … Continue reading →

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Holiday snippits

Posted on 19 December 2005 by leacock

Thanks to the recent series of snowstorms, we will not be resigned to just dreams of a white Christmas this year. Leacock is already looking very festive, and the traditional winter feast was a success despite the absentee Big Director’s … Continue reading →

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Persian treats

Posted on 11 December 2005 by leacock

These tiny, clover-shaped chickpea (nan-e-nokhochi) cookies perfumed with rosewater and dusted with a sprinkling of pistachio crumbs are a perfect combination of delicate flavours. You can find them (and many other exciting things including squiggly pofak, flaky raisin cookies and … Continue reading →

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Autumn Omakase

Posted on 10 December 2005 by leacock

Tasting Menu has just published their second electronic cookbook, Autumn Omakase, A Tasting Menu from Tatsu Nishino of Nishino in Seattle. You may download one edition free of charge (4.43MB with beautiful photos). Here’s the blurb to further entice you: … Continue reading →

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Oh the weather outside is…

Posted on 1 December 2005 by leacock

Here’s a view down Phinney Ridge from the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and N77th Street. Notice anything a little odd for Seattle in December?

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