It has taken me a while, but yes, I’m finally getting around to telling you about my trip to Italy! My family and I went for the first two weeks of April and toured Rome, Florence, Venice, Bergamo and Milan. Read more...
Food
You can’t live in Vancouver and have nothing to say about the international flavours of this city. Frankly, it’s the only other thing we talk about besides the weather. Coming in at number two on the list of reasons for why we live (and how we live since we spend a good 40% of it masticating) read on for our eating adventures and mishaps. Non-foodies not welcome.
I’ve said it before, I’m a total sucker for buying bottles of wine with cool labels. I know I should know better but I can’t help it. Wine bottle labels have come a long way and if it’s well designed Read more...
Can you believe next week is March already?! I have a feeling this year is going to fly right by. Spring is for fresh starts and to prep for the summer that’s just around the corner I’m embarking on a Read more...
When I first met my husband, we started taking trips down to Seattle to do what everyone else in Vancouver does – shop, snack and spend. That’s when we first discovered the Red Mango chain and our obsession with fat Read more...
One of the joys of the holidays is getting together with friends and having yummy food and drink. This means visiting the local liquor store and stocking up on wine since bringing yourself just isn’t enough! I was in the Read more...
In celebration of the US Thanksgiving, thought we’d break out the stationery to keep the cook organized. This holiday, impress the in-laws with skills not only in the seasoning department, but also the planning. Or for those with kitchen-phobia, motivate Read more...
I’m sure we’ve all seen really great packaging for chocolate on the outside but what about designs on the inside, literally? The graphics on the bon bons from Mink really caught my eye not only because it’s different but also Read more...
There are few things that rival my love for stationery (excluding friends and family of course!) Wine and cheese are two of those things. My enduring love for cheese began when I was little. Grilled cheese sandwiches with Kraft Singles. Read more...
One combination I can’t argue is bacon with guacamole – perfect with eggs at breakfast time. But are you up for other creations? Check out 4505 Meats – the home of Chef Ryan Farr, based in San Francisco. Good eats, Read more...
I don’t think two things could go together any better than olive oil and balsamic vinegar, despite the tired saying. Whether it’s to dip bread in or as a salad dressing, sometimes the simpliest ingredients are best. I have a Read more...
