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Podcaster, cook, baker, sourdough, wine, gin, dogs, cats, baseball, running, cycling, triathlon. Toronto πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ https://noreciperequired.substack.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/norecipe
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Why am I not surprised that Shane from Saskatoon is pro-invasion. #CrossCountryCheckup

Do people not realize that the reason all the parking meters in #Toronto are covered in plastic is because there is NO PARKING ALLOWED on those streets? They're not giving you free parking just for funsies.

The City of #Toronto really does hate pedestrians. This is Greenwood Ave, right beside the park. It's completely impassable, forcing pedestrians onto the street.

#BuyCanadian ? How about "Bake Canadian!" Butter tarts are a quintessentially Canadian treat. open.substack.com/pub/norecipe...

At best, a mis-coordination between road and sidewalk clearing. At worst, outright hatred and disdain for pedestrians in #Toronto. I had to walk on the road several times on main streets.

Good morning from Belize! 🌞🌴

For fans of #Figureskating and comedy in the US, you can now catch this extremely funny and heartwarming show on Peacock. www.peacocktv.com/watch-online...

Meatballs are perfect for cold winter dinners. open.substack.com/pub/norecipe...

Strands #336 β€œAlbum of the year” πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅

Do you have as many wine gadgets as I do? open.substack.com/pub/norecipe...

Pan seared salmon and salad for dinner tonight. #whatsfordinner

If you see this, post or quote-post a photo of a bridge from your photography or artwork. *This is the new Cherry Street Bridge in the Port Lands of Toronto.*

TL;DR Rant: what's the point of a 5-star rating system if anything lower than 5 stars is considered "bad?" 1/

Perfect day to go skating!

Cookies for breakfast? Sure! open.substack.com/pub/norecipe...

On the bus to Montreal and enjoying this read about Champagne by Christopher Ruhland. I bought it after hearing him interviewed by Natalie MacLean on her podcast, Unreserved Wine Talk. #champagne

Canada vs The World: Riesling edition. This is both a Substack post AND a podcast episode. open.substack.com/pub/norecipe...

Yum! Strands #316 β€œHole foods” πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅

Strands #312 β€œOff the hook!” πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅

Strands #311 β€œTime for an upgrade” πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅

Want to get back to basics with cooking in 2025? I suggest you start with the humble (and very tasty) roast chicken. open.substack.com/pub/norecipe...

Strands #308 β€œCold snap” πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅

Need some tips for holiday meal prep? I published my newsletter a day early to help you out. open.substack.com/pub/norecipe...

Strands #292 β€œMorning morsel” πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅

Strands #291 β€œRoll with it” πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅

Some holiday baking ideas using meringue! open.substack.com/pub/norecipe...

Happy birthday, Taylor Swift! Strands #285 β€œOne for the Swifties” πŸ”΅πŸŸ‘πŸ”΅πŸ”΅ πŸ”΅πŸ”΅