Summer is in full swing. My instagram feed is full of magic hour photos of patios, picnics and colourful cocktails. My real life feed is full of toddler trips to the beach, road trips with visiting family and when I can manage, a fancy cocktail or three. I love having folks for a bevvie on…
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Oh Canada – 149 Reasons to love The Truth North, Strong and Free
Happy Canada day from the land of maple syrup, Bieber and beavers. To celebrate our Country’s 149th Canada I wanted to share 149 things to love about travel, food and culture from Canada. If you live here, cheers! If you’re coming to visit, here’s 149 reasons you should. 1. Space to roam. We have big…
Motivation Monday: Canadian Crush
Currently crushing on Canada…. And the look of a red and white flag with a maple leave flapping in the wind. Positive leadership. The sound of red/yellow/orange leaves crunching under my feet. The gravelly tones of Leonard Cohen’s voice. Holiday traditions. Pancakes slathered in maple syrup. Conversations in train stations. Million-strong cheers for Olympic hockey…
Motivation Monday ~~ Querencia
When you step off the plane and love the smell of the air. When every bite is delicious whether it’s at a high end restaurant or a makeshift street vendor. When the locals make you feel like you’ve lived there your whole life. This place is far away. It’s not your real home but it…
Chefs Name their Ultimate Canadian Ingredients
Happy Canada Day! I recently asked a handful of Western Canadian Chefs: “What is your ultimate Canadian ingredient?” Here are their answers. I love berries, berries and more berries. I’ll eat them all: saskatoons, strawberries, salmon berries, huckleberries, soapberries. I grew up picking saskatoons, soapberries and strawberries with my grandma and as an adult discovered…