Homemade Marshmallows
Make it a marshmallow world all year round! Once you discover how easy it is to make your own marshmallows you’ll want to make them all the time! It’s the...
Travel
solo travel & girls trips
Little Kindnesses (When We Need Them Most)
There’s no denying that for almost two years now life has been less than normal. With physical distancing and self-isolation it can feel almost surreal to go about our “normal”...
Pumpkin Pie Granola
Granola is simple to make, easy to customize, and versatile to use. Thinking beyond breakfast, it makes for an healthy snack option when you’re on the road, in need of...
Fall To Do List
It's the most wonderful time of the year! I will admit that fall is my favourite season. I've always been a fan of "sweater weather" and there's something about the...
Weekend Wanderings: Fleurs de Villes
Imagine there was a flower fairy that sneaked into a city at night, depositing floral arrangements and beautiful displays with a wave of her wand to transform the urbanscape into...
How to Plan Pandemic Travel
Depending on where you live and where you dream of going, the opportunity to travel is once again opening up for leisure purposes. But there is no denying that the...
Chocolate Macarons
You can enjoy this French treat without going all the way to Paris! This meringue-based sandwich cookie, about 3-5 cm in diameter, features a smooth top with a ruffled “foot”...
Staying Active on Vacation
Vacation is often associated with a few extra pounds and post-vacay trips to the gym. While relaxing and indulging have their place in the vacation experience, what if we changed...
Classic Butter Tarts
The butter tart – that iconic Canadian dessert recognized world-wide for its flaky crust and gooey, sweet filling. Its fame is rivalled only by the contentious debate surrounding it- to...
Weekend Wanderings: Leaskdale
It was a spur-of-the-moment decision. I had known about the Leaskdale Manse, former home of Lucy Maud Montgomery (who really needs no introduction!), for several years but had never made...