Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Love can sweep us off our feet, but if we’re not careful, it can also knock us right off track. It’s easy to get caught up in the thrill of new relationships—the late nights, the extra indulgence in food, and all the reasons to toast to your happiness. But while it’s fun in the moment, …
Do you remember joy? It’s that elusive emotion that’s been in short supply these past few years but is now making, and overdue but well-deserved comeback. The thing about joy, though, is that it doesn’t just show up at your door, and it’s certainly not hiding in that endless scroll on social media. Joy requires …
This past weekend, I took my friends to Camp Fortune to zipline. I’m happy to report, we’re still friends. Last year, I started a new tradition with my girlfriends: once a year, they all make the trek to my house in Ottawa. As the host, I have three goals. One, spoil them with good food …
If you love whiskey, then a trip to Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland is like receiving a call from the mothership to come home. What choice do you have? You simply must go. But when you arrive and realize you’re a long way from home, and that despite your best attempts, you cannot survive on …
You’ve got a day in Derry, a mere 24 hours to absorb as much culture, history, and cuisine as you can. Ack! Where to even begin? Derry (aka Londonderry or The Walled City) has so much to see and do, you’ll definitely find yourself wishing you had more time. But alas, a day in Derry …
If you had asked me what SIX is about yesterday, I would have shrugged and said, “no idea ¯\_(ツ)_/¯.” Today, I am embarrassed that I didn’t know. I had never heard of SIX, The Musical, and I certainly didn’t have a clue about the plot. So while I may have entered totally in the dark, …
This Spinach & Chickpea Stuffed Sweet Potato with Maple Tahini Sauce recipe has become a weekly staple in my home. Its brilliance was unmistakably highlighted last night when, given the choice between dining out after the hockey game or coming home to these stuffed sweet potatoes, my boyfriend opted for the latter. To him, no …
Warning: This is a true story of girls gone mild, as shocking as this may seem. All women appearing in this article are real, and the information shared within might bring you immeasurable joy and an embracing of January as your new favourite month. The author makes no promises that mild will become a permanent …
