Flipped car, fishing and the beach Ever wonder what you would do if you were one of the first people who happened upon an accident, before the paramedics arrived? For us it was like a reflex, we ran towards the car to see if we could help. We couldn’t do much but comfort the elderly passenger […]
365 Project 2014 – week 41
Foraging, Thanksgiving and the island This week we found our first mushroom of the season, a cauliflower mushroom, celebrated Thanksgiving with friends old and new and took off for Vancouver Island where we’ll be for the next month. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?
Parachute Coffee or how to afford that flight to Europe {COCONUT SHAKERATO}
A parcel of deliciousness Doesn’t everyone get excited when they receive a package in the mail? Imagine our excitement when we received a parcel filled with something we just can’t do without, coffee! We opened it up and even though it was late in the afternoon and we knew we wouldn’t sleep. We just had to […]
Fine Dining At The Falls
Fine Dining At The Falls? Here’s Where To Do Dinner This is a sponsored post. Niagara Falls, a staggering natural attraction, sure to take your breath away should you visit. For those who wish to discover Canada’s most famous water feature, the surrounding City has plenty to greet its tourists. From family attractions, theatre shows, […]
Leaving Maui
Leaving Maui In a week we’ll be leaving Maui, it’s hard to believe that we’ve been here for nearly 5 months. Time does zip by. We’ve met so many great people and have had plenty of adventures on this little island. Remember all the things we learned or thought we’d never say? And the sleepless […]
365 Project 2014 – week 12
Spending a day in Montreal This week had us spending a day in Montreal, dealing with the last snow storm of the season, we hope, and making art for my mother’s 85th birthday. You can see all photos here. How did you spend your week?
Cock-a-leekie and a dumpling – HERBED DUMPLINGS
On a chilly night during our last fly fishing trip to Vancouver Island, we made cock-a-leekie soup, with a twist. Tim decided to add dumplings to the broth and make it even more of a meal. Cock-a-leekie is one of the easiest soups to make. Heat a couple tablespoons of olive oil in a pot, […]
Beautiful Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island If you like the outdoors and Vancouver Island isn’t on your list of places to visit you should change that right now. It is as slow paced as you would expect an island to be. It’s the perfect place to go bird watching, practice a sport or recharge. Stroll along the miles of […]