Like a network TV show cliffhanger, I left you all in suspense a while back. And just like a network TV show, enough time has past that you don’t even recall what the cliffhanger was. Here is a recap to refresh your memory: In my post about my Summerland, BC getaway with friends this summer, … More Boursin Cheese and Joint Custody of Marley
I did a 1-day itinerary for Santorini so it only seemed fitting to do one for Athens. After all, many people seem to spend limited time in Athens before heading to the Greek beaches although in my option, it is so worthy of more. However, for those with limited time there, here is my best … More Athens: The Best 1-Day Itinerary
Back in the 90’s, I was supposed to go on a high school trip with my classmates to Greece. It would have been my first international flight. I was excited and nervous at the adventure that lay ahead only for it to be cancelled by the school a couple months prior to our departure. Since … More A HONEYMOON IN GREECE AND BAKLAVA
Favourite wineries, food and accommodation in Summerland and the Naramata Bench. … More Friday Favourites: Summerland and Naramata Bench
Armando and I were elated when Bake49 opened in Yaletown. Could these cheese tarts that were being sold in downtown Vancouver, Canada be as good as the ones that unexpectedly set foot in our lives a couple years back when Armando and I travelled to Japan? I remember that moment like it was yesterday. After … More Cheese Tarts and Marriage Lies
It was my last day of my TV Audience Member Tour and I was heading back to the CBC studio to see the Steven and Chris show. Their studio is right next door to George’s Stroumboulopoulos‘s studio. And unfortunately, Steven was at home sick that day so it was just Chris that was manning the … More Toronto’s TV Audience Member Tour (Part 3)
Day Two of my TV Audience Member Tour took me to the CTV studio in downtown Toronto. As mentioned, the Renaissance Hotel that we stayed at was the perfect location. Both the CTV and CBC studios were within walking distance from the hotel. With music pumping, the audience coordinator gets us hyped up as he … More Toronto’s TV Audience Member Tour (Part 2)
Armando and I were driving yesterday when I saw a sign at McDonald’s advertising a Creme Egg McFlurry. I made a comment about it and Armando asked me what a creme egg is. Me: You don’t know what a Cadbury Creme Egg is? Armando: No. Me: Seriously, the Cadbury Creme Egg that is a staple … More Armando Meets the Cadbury Creme Egg
Who knew that some ugly cupcakes would give me a lesson on cell phone data plans. It all started with a box of cupcake mix. I know, I hate to even admit I used a mix but for whatever reason, I had this box sitting in my cupboard so I decided to make them last … More How Ugly Cupcakes Taught Me About Data Plans
Ahhhh….what a weekend. Here’s a photo blog of Armando’s birthday weekend that we spent in the Okanagan at the Sparkling Hills Resort: Always the challenge of getting Armando to “unplug”; not even an amazing view could pull him away from being on his phone when we first arrived: Okay, so maybe the Infinity Pool and … More Raw Beef and Swarovski Crystals At The Sparkling Hill Resort
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