~~~~~~HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY~~~~~~~~~~~ I’m a very lucky person – my life is full of very dear friends and wonderful family, (and I would be remiss if I did not also give a big shoutout to my fabulous Mr. TFC, Pete). When the month of December comes, we […]

Fast, what foods jump to mind when you think of Canadian cuisine? If maple syrup is not at the top of your list, it is certainly in the top three! I can’t think of any food that is more Canadian than maple syrup (sorry, Vermont!). […]

July 1, 2017 marks the 150th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada! Happy Birthday Canada! This Saturday, there will be fireworks, festivals and parties to celebrate. Things might get loud! Since July 1 is a Saturday, we lucky Canadians will get Monday off work! (Yippee!!). […]

I love ginger! I love the tangy taste of it and the subtle not-too-sweet flavour that wakes up your mouth. Remember when you were a small child and weren’t feeling well? How many times were you given Ginger Ale to make you feel better? It still […]

Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday – family, food, get-togethers and a long weekend. Now, I know that American readers are thinking: “what the heck is she talking about?”. Thanksgiving is another month and a half away! Canadian Thanksgiving (as I always have to explain to my […]

I love vodka. Actually, I’m not sure whether I should put that statement in writing. But it’s true. Vodka martinis, vodka lemonade, vodka soda, Moscow mules – vodka is a keeper. I have a lot of different vodkas from all over the world, but for my “house” […]