Arts & Life, Travel

Brazil, part one: pork, poultry and Carlos

Carlos was trying to reach me. On May 30, 2017 Facebook asked me to either accept or reject a message sent by someone who is not a “friend.” I recognized the name. He had looked at my LinkedIn profile a week or two prior. I accepted Carlos’s communiqué. Carlos had been trying to reach me at toban@nationalpost.com, an email address that has been retired since 2011. He had tried the address more than once, each… Read More

All about asparagus

This plant is remarkable as it produces asparagus year after year. Its bright green colour is a great addition to any menu and its amazing crisp texture and fresh mild flavour are a true treat. Read More