This morning Michael and I had to do one of our least favourite things, the quarterly Costco trip. This was an especially bad one, we were out of almost everything we usually buy at Costco. After making our list, we both winced, clutched our wallets a little tighter and headed out. Here are our tips … Continue reading Running out of Everything at Once – Or, Why our $350 Costco Trip Isn’t so Bad!
Our Awesome Trip to Halifax – Day 1
Day 1 – Exploring the City Here’s how the day was supposed to go Wake up, take a walking lunch tour, explore Halifax, find a spot to hunker down and watch fireworks. Here’s how the day actually went: 1:30 am – Arrive in Halifax. We were supposed to arrive just before 10pm, leaving us plenty … Continue reading Our Awesome Trip to Halifax – Day 1
Our Awesome Trip to Nova Scotia! Day 0
Michael and I have been talking about heading to the East Coast for years. Several years ago, he spent a summer there and fell in love. He’s been talking it up since we first got together, how nice it is, how friendly the people are, and, how affordable the real estate is. We’ve been making … Continue reading Our Awesome Trip to Nova Scotia! Day 0
The Gahan House – Blueberry Ale – Review
Recently my Mom went to PEI. Being a member of this beer-loving family, she had to bring Michael and I back something we hadn’t had before. The brewery describes this beer as, “an unfiltered white ale featuring blueberries from Atlantic Canada. Offering a hint of great aroma and sweetness of wild blueberries - not too … Continue reading The Gahan House – Blueberry Ale – Review
Beau’s – Farm Table 80 Shilling Scottish Ale – Review
Beau’s, an Ontario Craft Beer heavy hitter, is the brewery behind this interesting Scottish Ale. Having never been to their Venkleek location, we rely on our LCBO and friends in the Ottawa region to supply us with Beau’s. While Lugtread, their flagship beer, can be found in bars, restaurants and LCBOs province-wide, their one-offs and … Continue reading Beau’s – Farm Table 80 Shilling Scottish Ale – Review
Silversmith – Hill 145 Golden Ale – Review
Welcome to our second beer review! We are reviewing Silversmith’s Golden Ale. This is another beer we received through our subscription to The Brew Box. Unlike our last beer review, Refined Fool’s Pinky Brewster, we have been to Silversmith. We will be posting our review of the brewery shortly! As for the beer, Hill 145 … Continue reading Silversmith – Hill 145 Golden Ale – Review
Refined Fool – Pinky Brewster Raspberry Hefeweizen – Review
Hello and welcome to our first of many beer reviews. So far, we have done two wine reviews, so we thought we would throw in a beer! Pinky Brewster, a raspberry hefeweizen (I keep typing “raspbeery” . . . I guess I have beer on the brain!) is brewed by Refined Fool in Sarnia. Michael … Continue reading Refined Fool – Pinky Brewster Raspberry Hefeweizen – Review
Creamy Mushroom and Garlic Pasta – Recipe
I had a version of this dish at a restaurant with Michael's family on Christmas Eve last year and boy did he have a case of order envy! There are few things more hearty and satisfying than the combination of garlic, mushrooms, cream and pasta. To make this dish at home, I perused several … Continue reading Creamy Mushroom and Garlic Pasta – Recipe
Peller Estates – 2014 Vintage Sauvignon Blanc 4 Mile Creek VQA – Review
Hello Again! Welcome to our second wine review! Michael and I picked this one up on a tour of Niagara Wineries and Breweries my family took in February and I've been dying to dig in. I am a HUGE fan of Sauvignon Blanc. Usually light and crisp with fruity and floral notes make this varietal … Continue reading Peller Estates – 2014 Vintage Sauvignon Blanc 4 Mile Creek VQA – Review
Broken Stone – Sexy Orange – Review
Welcome to our first wine review! Michael and I are wine lovers, but not professionals, so here is our honest, everyday review! The bottle said the wine should have notes of orange peel with mild tannins from short skin contact. I definitely tasted the orange on the first sip and was surprised at the … Continue reading Broken Stone – Sexy Orange – Review
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