Did you know that winter is citrus season? It seems strange doesn't it - but I promise you its true. And I for one LOVE citrus season. I mean its perfect timing because it happens to coincide with cold and flu season (thanks Mother Nature) and not only are these gorgeous fruits filled with immune-boosting Vitamin C, … Continue reading Simple seasonal recipes where citrus is the star
Ok friends, I'm finally starting to get my life organized again after my computer fiasco; isn't technology the worst, I mean best, I mean...it really depends on the day. Anyways, I've almost made my peace with the week of my life that got lost trying to fix everything and now that I have access to … Continue reading An afternoon at Thermëa
I'm guessing this article won't make me very popular - but that's never been my thing so I'm going to write it anyways. I have often wondered about food trends, I mean where do they come from, who decides what the cool thing to eat is at the moment, and why do people blindly jump on … Continue reading Please stop putting things on toast…
I really enjoy a nice pasta every once in a while - lasagna, spaghetti & meatballs, or a good 'ol basic fettuccine. But, lately I've been exchanging the pasta noodles, for veggie noodles or other alternatives. About once a month I try to look for a new pasta alternative to try out. I was grocery … Continue reading Black bean spaghetti noodles
This past weekend Clint and I had plans to go to Revelstoke and had an extra day to kill, so we did a little research and found a weekday deal for Emerald Lake Lodge. I’ve always wanted to stay there; but truthfully, it’s not the most affordable place so I could never really justify it. I’ve … Continue reading An evening at Emerald Lake Lodge
Recently my girlfriend Lauren, who obviously knows me really well invited me to join her and a few others for an omakase dinner at Shokunin. Omakase - a Japanese phrase essentially meaning to entrust another, has come to represent a style of dining where the menu choices are left to the Chef. A progressive style experience where the … Continue reading Omakase extravaganza
I have been eating veggie noodles for quite some time now. Not for any particular reason, I wasn't trying to cut out carbs, or sugar, or any of those things. I've honestly just never really been a big pasta person to begin with. I've also never really been a fan of cooked vegetables - just ask … Continue reading Review of my veggie spiralizer
Last week I was lucky enough to get to stop by Sucre Cafe in Calgary with my girlfriend Lauren. I'm not a big pastry/dessert person so I don't usually get drawn in to these little cafes. But it was a nice treat for me to get a fancy coffee as I mostly drink boring old coffee/tea at home. … Continue reading Sucre Patisserie & Cafe
I've read the few reviews that are out there for Blaze Pizza and I have to say I mostly disagree. Now it's not the best pizza I've ever had, but for the price - you really can't beat it. It's $11.65 for whatever you want. In Calgary where even the most basic of meals are … Continue reading Blaze Pizza on 4th
