Don’t get me wrong, I love Canada. It’s just the winters I can do without. Especially after getting pounded with 30 inches of snow this past weekend, this is traditionally the time of year when I start to fantasize about a Caribbean getaway. The warmth, the sunshine, the sand, the surf, the lush vegetation, (did I mention […]
Every now and then, people get in a rut. As co-owner of a successful marketing and graphic design company, I am very fortunate to have a job that I absolutely love. My credo has always been – being able to do something creative for a living is one of life’s greatest gifts. I’m happy to say […]
One of our favorite family activities in autumn is hitting the local hiking trails. The fall months provide the perfect environment – sunny skies, cooler temperatures and a beautiful landscape awash with red, orange and yellow. And as an added bonus – no bugs! Southwestern Ontario actually boasts hundreds of hiking trails of varying degrees […]
Autumn has to be one of my favorite seasons. Sunny days with cool yet comfortable temperatures and trees exploding in a bright Technicolor display of yellow, orange and red. Then there are the big and bold red wines and rich and satisfying slow cooked braised meat and root vegetable dishes that I love. And nothing […]
I love cheese. There are few things in this life that I enjoy eating more. With all the different varieties and all the different ways you can work it into a recipe to add something a little special, cheese is a food rock star. And if you ever needed a reason to visit Woodstock, Ontario, […]