Some of you may have noticed that I have been MIA for a while now. No, nothing happened on my trip to Italy (other than confirming that I do not like Negronis, I do not like them, Sam-I-Am), I have not become disillusioned, nor was I just plain lazy (well, maybe a little of this … [Read more…]
I’m off to Italy in a couple of days, so to prepare myself, I’m exploring the liquors and liqueurs that originated in Italy. I might be packing my bags at the last minute, scrambling to find my passport as the taxi is waiting outside, but one thing is for sure, I’m going to know exactly … [Read more…]
Raise the flags, light the fireworks, bring on the marching band, it is National Apple Week!! Considering most likely the majority of you are unaware that this is in fact National Apple Week, I think I am correct in assuming that you are not participating in any parades in its honour. Pshaw, no worries, let’s … [Read more…]
Like me, you probably have some kind of farmer’s market near you, whether it is a full-blown affair or a small stand outside your local garage. Regardless of market size, food from local farmers invariably tastes better than what you get at the grocery store. To celebrate farmers and the glorious produce that they tirelessly … [Read more…]
July 1st and July 4th mark two very important days in the history of Canada and the United States of America. The former represents the national day of Canada, the day that celebrates the anniversary of the 1867 enactment of the British North America Act which united three British colonies into what was termed ‘Canada’. The latter represents … [Read more…]
My Dad’s a golfer. Well, my Dad golfs. Well, he has clubs and I think he took some lessons once. Whether that makes him a golfer or not doesn’t change the fact that he is my Dad, always has been and always will be. He protected me when I was bullied, he cheered me on … [Read more…]
For some of you summer has already arrived, but for the rest of us, it is still being eagerly awaited. List of things to do: get a new pair of flip flops; get a pedicure so that flip-flopped feet don’t scare young children; go to store to buy bikini/board shorts; leave store empty-handed as you … [Read more…]
To say thanks for those kisses on scraped knees, the last-minute costume for the school play (because you forgot to tell her about it!), letting you hide in her bed during a lightning storm and the hugs (and a lot of ice cream) after your first, second and third broken hearts, treat your Mom to … [Read more…]
This year instead of wasting money on egg dye (how many pink and purple tinted egg salad sandwiches can one consume!!) celebrate Easter by trying a cocktail with an egg as one of the ingredients. This is the Easter Bunny’s territory and not St. Nick’s, so there is nary a nog to be found. I … [Read more…]
April Fool’s Day is widely celebrated across the world as a day that tolerates practical jokes, hoaxes and a wee bit of foolishness. Since it’s not considered a legal holiday, lets honour it in our own way, with some ‘Springy’ cocktails. I’ll be honest and say that I have never particularly liked April Fool’s Day, primarily because … [Read more…]