Food, Travel, Life
Gifting an experience is hands-down the most meaningful way to celebrate Christmas this year. Without a doubt, experiences create memories that last far longer than any gadget or knickknack ever could. Whether it’s a day of adventure, a relaxing getaway, or tickets to a show, giving experience gifts for Christmas is a heartfelt way to …
Woot! It’s road trip season; my favourite time of the year. There is nothing better than the call of the open road, so when the winter tires come off, I start planning road trips all over Ontario. But first, I make sure my car is up to snuff. This is the third year that I’ve …
If you’re looking for an affordable Muskoka getaway look no further than the Delawana Resort located on Honey Harbour just a mere 2 ½ drive from Toronto. The History The Delawana Inn first opened in 1897 as a hotel called the Victoria House. Since then it’s gone through many changes, including two fires, one in …
As a child, I grew up across the street from two schools that were separated only by a public pool; one Catholic and one public. As Catholics (but far from practicing), the decision as to what school I would attend was easy for my parents. And so it was, that for eight years I would …
With Canada’s 150th birthday approaching, have you wondered what Canada looked like at the time of Confederation – or even earlier? If you’ve ever wanted to step back in time and see what much of Canada looked like hundreds of years ago, all without leaving the province then the Agawa Canyon Railway Tour is a …
If you have ever stumbled upon any of my social media feeds, you will quickly come to learn that I love food and love taking pictures of it. Yes, I am one of ‘those’ people. I do not stand on chairs or set up tripods, but my friends and family know—picture first, eat second. I decided …
The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair opens its doors November 7, 2014 for the 92nd instalment of what has become a favourite Toronto tradition. The fair brings together the best of Canadian agricultural producers and animals, great food and chefs, as well as international level riders who compete for the top prizes in their respective fields. …
For those of us who came of age during the Freddy Krueger and “Hollywood Chainsaw Hooker” era – I’m guessing the person who green-lit that movie is now working as the set designer for a musical comedy remake of Hamlet at a backwoods dinner theatre – we see shadows where there aren’t any, and hear …
