A few weeks ago, I made Fernet Boozy Brownies. Missed it? You can check it out here. Now, if you went to the LCBO or your local liquor store and picked up a bottle of Fernet, you may be thinking, “Hmm, okay, now what do […]

Happy Negroni Week! Negroni Week every year is a great opportunity to go out and drink a Negroni in support of a good cause! This year, from June 24 to 30, 2019, Negroni Week is extra special as it the 100th Anniversary of the Negroni! […]

Wintertime and the weather is dreary. Streets are slushy and it’s cold and it’s grey. You’re seeking some colour, not just during the day. (Okay, apologies to George and Ira Gershwin.) But you get the point. I’m sick of winter and would love to see […]

On our recent trip to South America, we started in Buenos Aires. The city has a European flair and is referred to as the “Paris of South America”. With its tree-lined streets, wide promenades and Parisian architecture, it’s easy to see why.  We wanted to […]

Iguazu Falls may suffer from an identity crisis. While the name means “Big Water”, the falls are referred to as Iguazu Falls (English), Iguazú Falls (Argentina), Iguassu Falls (Brazil) or Iguaçu Falls (Brazil). Whatever the name, they are the largest waterfall system in the world. How large? Nearly […]

Buenos Aires has a very European vibe, from the extremely French architecture to the wide, tree-lined streets. On one smaller tree-lined street, there is an elegantly-appointed florist shop called Floreria Atlantico. Large containers of roses, lilies, sunflowers and other blossoms fill the store with gorgeous scents. […]