Author Archives: Jen

164: Turning the Other Cheek

One of my favourite biblical exegesis is on the pacifist teachings of Jesus. In the cultural context of the time, the turning of the cheek (Matthew 5:39), giving the undershirt (Matthew 5:40), and walking a load a second mile (Matthew … Continue reading

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165: Who Doesn’t like Jesus?

I think it surprises a lot of Christians that other people like Jesus. I mean, who doesn’t like Jesus? Love other people, take care of the poor . . . all that shit that Christians forget he was really into … Continue reading

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166: United Breaks Guitars

My friend Andi sent this link to Michael, who flies (hates it), and has a guitar (loves it).

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167: Breakfast Bowl

One of the things about being a vegetable-heavy vegetarian is that it involves a LOT of chopping. I’ve concluded that it’s best to make enough of whatever you’re making so that you get the occasional meal or two or three … Continue reading

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168: Watermelon Balsamic Salad

Watermelon Balsamic Salad This is a weird salad, but it’s got a lovely, bright taste, and a great combination of flavours. My friend E was going to send me the recipe, but we went through the ingredients before I went … Continue reading

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169: Drunk Pineapple

Drunk Pineapple Drunk Pineapple is a cinch. Cut up one pineapple. When it’s just us, I use full-sized disks, but when we have others over, I cut them in half, because I’ve found that most people are overwhelmed by a … Continue reading

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170: Impromptu Party

Every so often, Michael rings me up and tells me that we’re going to have a party of people up from work . . . sometimes 10, sometimes 20. Sometimes he does this just hours ahead of time. Other times, … Continue reading

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171: Homemade Crackers

Could there be anything more delightful than a homemade cracker? I will say up front that I do not think the pasta machine is an optional piece of equipment here. I suspect that, for a really good pastry person who … Continue reading

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172: Chicken Skewers

There’s two kinds of chicken skewers pictured here. The first, sans pineapple, was marinated in Soy Vey’s Hoisin Sauce, the others, in the Soy Vey Island Teriyaki and interlaced with drunken pineapple (pineapple soaked in rum). They go on an … Continue reading

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173: Berry Salad

Virtually nothing is easier than this berry salad. The hardest part is dicing up the strawberries for it (and really, how hard is dicing up a strawberry? Dump washed blueberries, strawberries (cut to bite-sized pieces if you don’t have little … Continue reading

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