Georgina Emerson

What happens when “we” try to save Mulism Women?

My objective is to present teachers with a tool for engaging their students in critical thinking and reflection on social justice in general, and gender and power in particular. Organizing lessons or a unit around this lens puts women rights in a global and intersectional context and can help move away from speaking about feminismContinue reading “What happens when “we” try to save Mulism Women?”

Resistance in Art

Resistance Timoclea Killing Her Rapist, Elisabetta Sirani, 1659, Italy 2) Virgin and Child, 1663, Italy** Google Arts and Culture National Museum of Women in the Arts Elisabetta Sirani (1638-1665) Although she only lived to the age of 27, Elisabetta Sirani produced over 200 paintings, drawings, and etchings. Her home cityContinue reading “Resistance in Art”

Healthy Weeknight Meals

Cooking can sometimes feel like a chore at the end of a busy day. It’s often tempting to throw a ready meal in the oven or call for take out. But preparing a simple and healthy family meal doesn’t have to be hard or time-consuming. Here are some quick wholesome dishes that you and yourContinue reading “Healthy Weeknight Meals”

Better than Poutine

I know, what could be better that a steaming plate of fries, gravy and cheese curd? Fries, gravy, cheese curd and bacon, that’s what! Throw in some fresh shallots, chilli, and a splash of roasted bone marrow and duck gravy, and we turn this popular French-Canadian dish into a something sublime.

Breakfast at my House

During the week we’re often walking out the door with a coffee in one hand and slice of toast in the other, but on weekends breakfast is never rushed. It’s a late affair, sometimes spilling over to lunch, with lots of reading and chatter in between courses of fruits, poached eggs, honey and toast. OneContinue reading “Breakfast at my House”