http://www.wendynorman.ca/ Updates to folksinger Wendy Norman's Web Site Mon, 26 JUL 2010 19:34:39 GMT en-us http://www.wendynorman.ca/shows.html Mon, 26 JUL 2010 19:34:39 GMT 1) August 12 - Opening for Bike Shed Ensemble at the Media Club, accompanied by Brad Gillard. Doors at 8 p.m., Wendy on around 9 p.m. 2) August 18 - Sharing the stage at the Princeton Pub with Susan Dixon and Clark Graham. Show starts at 8 p.m. http://www.wendynorman.ca/econ10.html Fri, 14 May 2010 13:28:19 GMT I have been remiss in regular recipe submissions and blog updates. I suspect this has not left you crying in your beer, rioting in the streets or shaking your fists angrily at the deities, but I apologize nonetheless. http://www.wendynorman.ca/rec05-10.html Fri, 14 May 2010 13:26:19 GMT Whilst in South Carolina, I went to a coffee shop that claimed to make the best brownie ever. They didn’t have any when I was there, but I fell for their display of vaguely retro looking baking books full of pretty pictures. In it, they include the brownie recipe. It yielded a fudgy, dense, frosting-free, uber chocolaty pan of deliciousness that I will share with you here. Easy to make, easy to eat and, if you feel sad, a bite of this won’t make everything better, but it also kind of, sort of will. http://www.wendynorman.ca/shows.html Wed, 21 Apr 2010 18:09:35 GMT Wendy’s long-awaited CD Release Party is happening June 19. Accompanied by the talents of Brad Gilliard, Spencer Capier, and others, Wendy will play songs from her album “Reasons for the Waiting” and some of her unrecorded gems too! Good music. Good brew. Good people. Where: Russian Hall, 600 Campbell Ave. When: June 19, 8 pm (doors open at 7:30 pm). Ticket price $15. http://www.wendynorman.ca/econ9.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:03:15 GMT Along with some cool March-related expressions (for example: "beware the Ides of March" and "in like a lion, out like a lamb"), March brings with it one of my favourite Canadian cultural rituals. I know it may seem illogical to sensible folk who would prefer to hang on to their $1.67 rather than waste it on an extra-large Tim Horton’s steeped tea with double milk that could be made for free in their office. But to the rest of us suckers (I suppose, I shouldn’t speak for other suckers), for me, those pretty red paper cups contain so much more than a hot beverage. http://www.wendynorman.ca/rec02-10.html Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:38:25 GMT I spent my Christmas and New Year’s in Charleston, SC. Yes sir, I did. The city has many charms, including a whole new world of epicurean delights – from authentic, time-tested, family owned BBQ, to gourmet versions of fried chicken and collard greens. I was in food heaven. http://radio3.cbc.ca/#/bands/Wendy-Norman Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:35:05 GMT Check out Wendy's CBC Radio 3 Page. Should the spirit move you, add her to your playlist! It’s a great site for hearing unsigned Canadian artists. http://www.wendynorman.ca/econ8.html Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:34:43 GMT So, I didn’t write a Home Economics entry for January. Quite frankly, I like to ignore January whenever possible as it is a strong contender for being my least favourite month. Its only rival is February, which has the competitive edge of being short, but the distinct disadvantage of hosting Valentine’s Day. Or is that an advantage? Discounted chocolate is always a bonus. Ranking months is so subjective that I probably shouldn’t bother. http://www.wendynorman.ca/rec12-09.html Thu, 09 Dec 2009 19:56:00 GMT I admit to knowing very little about Chanukah, but I do know that frying up potatoes into a lightly browned jumble of goodness is always an excellent idea. When my parents lived in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, theirs was one of the only houses on the block with Christmas lights. The hood was decorated with menorahs in front windows, and local shops did a brisk business on chocolate coins and kosher wine. Along with the festive atmosphere came delicious soofganiot (awesome doughnut-y goodness) and, of course, the most famed Chanukah delicacy, latkes! http://www.wendynorman.ca/econ7.html Wed, 03 Dec 2009 17:08:00 GMT December has arrived, and whenever it does, I feel like proclaiming “Happy Holls!” in a British accent (don’t worry, I mostly refrain from doing this). http://www.wendynorman.ca/music.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:51:00 GMT Wendy's new album is now available for digital download on iTunes. Just follow the link on the Music page, or search in the iTunes store. http://www.wendynorman.ca/shows.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT Wendy will be playing at Moksha Yoga Vancouver on November 8th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. http://www.wendynorman.ca/music.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT Wendy's new album is now available for digital download on Amazon.com, Just follow the link on the Music page. You've got to be American, but more download options are coming soon. http://www.wendynorman.ca/rec11-09.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT Several years ago, a friend’s husband had one of these cookies and boldly proclaimed that any single man who tried these cookies would immediately fall in love with me. This statement was followed by another cookie and a: "Yep. These cookies are gonna get you some action". http://www.wendynorman.ca/econ6.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT Ah, the cycle of housework. http://www.wendynorman.ca/shows.html Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:37:00 GMT Come to the Roundel Cafe to hear Wendy's new songs, old songs and general musings of the day. Space is always at a premium for her Roundel shows, so buy your $5 ticket in advance. http://www.wendynorman.ca/rec10-09.html Fri, 2 Oct 2009 15:37:00 GMT I’m all about the plums this year. Couldn’t say why, but I get super excited by visions of plum based baked goods every time I walk by the plum crate outside Donald’s Market. Prune plums won’t be around much longer, so I recommend you put aside an hour or so this weekend to make this amazingly delicious coffee cake. It makes me wish I had a parlor to serve it in! It also makes me wonder why coffee cakes aren’t called tea cakes. http://www.wendynorman.ca/econ5.html Fri, 2 Oct 2009 13:37:00 GMT Musings on playing for the New Bees at Vancouver’ fringe festival, that movie with Whitney Houston and that guy from "Dancces with Wolves," and my new CD