by Craig Fairley | Jun 29, 2012 | Random Thoughts
100 days. That’s how long it’s been since my wife, Cathy, left for her five month sojourn to Africa. That’s how long I’ve been “baching it.” Many friends have asked, “How’s the single life?” Well, let me tell you....
by Craig Fairley | Jan 28, 2012 | Random Thoughts
I made a New Year’s resolution, probably for the first time in decades. My resolution was to visit my mother more often. She lives about an hour away and I always seem to have an abundance of reasons for not going. Indifference was the real reason and that had...
by Craig Fairley | Dec 31, 2011 | On Food
I really enjoy entertaining. There’s a great feeling that comes with opening the door and welcoming people in to enjoy a relaxed and friendly conversation over food and something to drink. But I’m not a big fan of pot luck when I’m hosting. I feel...
by Craig Fairley | Aug 17, 2011 | Random Thoughts
Sometimes, if we’re lucky, really lucky, someone comes into our life that totally redefines the word friend. Their place in our life makes all our other friends seem like passing acquaintances. The laughter comes easily – and so do the quiet conversations. We connect...
by Craig Fairley | Jul 11, 2011 | On Food
in early June, I picked the first of the rhubarb from our garden. There must be something to do with it besides pie or stewed for dessert. My son Jon, who also likes to cook, had a few ideas. it wasn’t long before the conversation resulted in the Great Rhubarb...
by Craig Fairley | Jul 4, 2011 | On Food
This recipe is based on a recipe shared by my Suisse friend, Terry. In it, she used whipping cream (whole cream) instead of stock. As she prepared it – on fetuccine – I referred to it as Chicken Lully, the village where she lives. I’ve adapted it to...
by Craig Fairley | May 4, 2010 | Random Thoughts
One year ago today, my fellow team mates and I, boarded a plane bound for southern Africa. As soon as I stepped off the plane back in Canada, I began to dream of my return to the continent. I now have tentative plans to go with my wife Cathy to Kenya in the spring of...
