I would like to tell you that spring has sprung here in the alps, that the snow is melting and the birds are chirping and the buds are – budding(?), but (sigh) its snowing again and winter seems to be hanging around for a little while longer. We’ve had a few glorious days under a warm spring sun – its so energizing to feel the heat on your face and…
I guess I couldn’t really have a food blog and call myself Canadian without a pancake recipe now could I? Well, here she be. Pancakes were a tradition in our house growing up, and my Dad’s culinary specialty. My sister and I would get spoiled on Sunday mornings with my Dad in the kitchen cooking up our favorite breakfast, and sometimes, when my Mom was away, my Dad would make…
My mind has been elsewhere lately. I bought my plane ticket to go home for a visit in May and it seems as though my head has arrived earlier than I actually will. I can’t keep my self from day dreaming about a tearful reunion with my mom and dad, sunny brunches with gal pals and many city strolls through my old stomping grounds. It has left me feeling a…
I feel like there are two types of people – people who love Valentine’s day, and people who really could do without it. And while I have never been one to go out and spend a lot of money on gifts and cards, I really can’t see anything wrong with day dedicated to love. Yes, yes you could argue that everyday should be dedicated to love, but frankly, I don’t…