When travelling, one of my favourite activities is to immerse myself in the local food culture. That translates to trying the most interesting and exotic menu items as well as exploring grocery stores, markets and ‘hole-in-the-wall’ food shops. I am … Continue reading
Carol – this post is dedicated to you – welcome aboard the à la Claude adventure! Every now and then, Carol organizes a night for a few of us to gather and re-connect. She is a nurturer and successfully brings … Continue reading
I suspect I might not be the only person to have those Ah-ha! moments when you realize you have taken someone or something for granted. I had such a moment last Saturday night as I wandered through Winnipeg’s Exchange District with … Continue reading
Today is a good day! A local wine merchant called a few days ago to let me know a highly sought-after everyday wine (if there is such a thing) is finally back in stock. I whizzed by after work and … Continue reading
I’m home alone. This is the best time to sit and write a post – no distractions, a full belly, wine flowing – the dishes can wait! I decided to crank up some tunes to break the silence in the … Continue reading
I have been a bit delinquent with posting new material to the blog – mostly due to September rearing its ugly head as we all settle back into the routine and drudge of post-summer life. I vow to post more … Continue reading
Eric and I are currently in Ottawa for some family celebrations. When planning our trip, we decided to tack on a day at either end to reconnect with some friends in the area. The reminiscing and storytelling was in full … Continue reading
My dear friend, Rachel, revealed exciting news a few weeks ago during one of our Scrabble Sundays… and last night, our Scrabble quartet got to meet the lucky fellow, her Peruvian suitor, who will be whisking her away from Winnipeg in … Continue reading
Getting married is one of the most important things that I have done in my life. It brought together two families that have since become the village to help raise my children (and keep me sane). For me, it was … Continue reading
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Nothing is simpler and more reminiscent of the dog days of summer than a ripe and juicy tomato. Biting into a sun-warmed tomato like it is an apple, letting the seeds and juices run down your chin, is an experience … Continue reading
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