Don’t Try This At Home -Kitchen Gardening
Sometimes I don’t follow the rules when it comes to starting seeds in my kitchen! Continue reading Don’t Try This At Home -Kitchen Gardening
Tag: Canada
Canada – a country in North America – my favourite place!
Groundhog Day
Lots of facts about Groundhogs and Groundhog Day! Happy Groundhog Day 2024!
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Five Ways to Turn Blue Monday Around
Five ways to turn Blue Monday around! (It’s not a real thing anyway!) Continue reading Five Ways to Turn Blue Monday Around
French Canadian Tourtière
A recipe for a French Canadian Tourtière. Our family’s traditional holiday meat pie. Continue reading French Canadian Tourtière
How to Spatchcock a Turkey
Spatchcocking a turkey is the game-changing cooking technique you never knew you needed. It will make your turkey cook faster, and result in succulent, juicy meat and a perfectly crispy skin. Elevate your holiday feasts to a whole new level of deliciousness! Continue reading How to Spatchcock a Turkey
Pear Upside Down Cake – Vegan
Vegan Buttermilk Pear Upside Down Cake is rich in flavor, light in texture, and 100% plant-based. This dessert will become your new go-to recipe for special occasions. Continue reading Pear Upside Down Cake – Vegan
Growing Veronica
Veronica, commonly known as ‘Speedwell,’ is a stunning perennial that graces many gardens with its colorful spikes of flowers. Its varieties range in hue from purples and blues to pinks and whites. Besides its ornamental beauty, Veronica is relatively easy to grow, making it a favorite for both beginner and experienced gardeners. Continue reading Growing Veronica
Painting the Cottage Deck
Stepping onto a wooden deck overlooking a tranquil lake can be one of the most calming experiences. The water’s gentle ripples, the chirping birds, and the scent of fresh air all combine to provide a serene getaway from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. But as picturesque as it might seem, the wear and tear from nature’s elements can take a toll on such decks, making a fresh coat of paint or stain not only aesthetic but often essential.
We painted our extra large cottage deck – a DIY story.
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Blanket Flowers
Blanket Flowers have been the biggest surprise success in our Northern cottage garden this summer!
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Labour Day
Labour Day, observed on the first Monday of September, signifies more than just the end of summer in Canada. It’s a rich tapestry of history, family traditions, and seasonal changes. For our family, it was often the last big day to barbeque before the kids went back to school, or attend a local fall fair (last year even a rodeo!).
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Butter Tart Squares
Butter Tart Squares taste just as delicious as those classic Canadian butter tarts, but are so much easier to make!
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Blue Jays Spring Training Tour
We took a last minute trip to Florida to watch some Toronto Blue Jays spring training games and had a wonderful time with very little advance planning!
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As Canadian as Peanut Butter
The history of peanut butter – A delicious and healthy Canadian food!
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Ontario’s Ice Harvest History
Our mysterious island barn is a legacy of Ontario’s historic Ice Harvest industry.
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Canadian Flights
A story about our flights from Ontario to Calgary and back on Flair Airlines, and some thoughts about Westjet and customer service. (and an update!)
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Original Post – Labour Day
A little bit of Labour Day history Continue reading Original Post – Labour Day
Island Cottage Life
We love our island cottage. A story about the pros and cons of island life. Continue reading Island Cottage Life
Ontario Wildlife Photos
We were blessed to see these examples of Ontario wildlife this summer. Continue reading Ontario Wildlife Photos
Mr Beer Home Brewing
I made home brewed beer with a kit and refills from Mr. Beer. Continue reading Mr Beer Home Brewing
The October Crisis – War Measures Act
A post from 2020 about the War Measures Act during the 1970 October Crisis – and comment about today’s invoking of the Emergency Act Continue reading The October Crisis – War Measures Act
Ice Fishing Lake Nipissing
A few travel details about our latest ice fishing road trip. Continue reading Ice Fishing Lake Nipissing
Ontario Road Trip – Staycation
Our Ontario government is encouraging us to take Ontario Staycations this year with a refundable Tax Credit We took three drives this winter across Ontario. Continue reading Ontario Road Trip – Staycation
Vegan Cinnamon Buttermilk Holiday Cake
An easy recipe for a holiday style cake with cinnamon and raisins, made with vegan buttermilk. It’s perfect as a coffee cake, as a snack or as a dessert. Did I mention it’s a vegan recipe?
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Rapid Tests and Omicron
Two personal anecdotes about rapid testing (including an Omicron experience) Continue reading Rapid Tests and Omicron
Southern Saskatchewan Road Trip
We decided to see a different part of our Prairie Provinces – Big Muddy Valley Saskatchewan in Southern Saskatchewan!
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Thunder Bay ON to Brandon MB
A quick 9 or so hour drive from Thunder Bay to Brandon Manitoba. Continue reading Thunder Bay ON to Brandon MB
Canadian Road Trip (again)
We jumped in a car and drove from Ontario to Alberta and back. Continue reading Canadian Road Trip (again)
Flapper Pie – A Canadian Classic
Flapper Pie is a unique Canadian dessert. This creamy and tangy pie, made with a graham cracker crust, custard filling, and meringue topping, is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. How to make flapper pie at home – a few facts, and a printable recipe.
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Vaccine Day
We waited a year to get vaccinated and then couldn’t decide what to wear. Continue reading Vaccine Day
MLB Opening Day
Remembering the last at home Blue Jays opening day Continue reading MLB Opening Day
Why did the Canadian Wildlife Cross the Road?
2 fall road trips to view Canadian wildlife – and answering the question – why does wildlife cross the road? Continue reading Why did the Canadian Wildlife Cross the Road?
Canadian Road Trip-Winnipeg to Ontario
This post is about our drive from Winnipeg Manitoba eastward along the TransCanada Highway through Northwestern Ontario and home to Southern Ontario. This was a 2 day drive for us. Maps, distance, times and scenery included.
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Masked Road Trip
Masked roadside attractions Continue reading Masked Road Trip
Canadian Drive Day6 Rocky Mountain House to Winnipeg
This post is about our road trip across Canada – this time from Rocky Mountain House Alberta to Winnipeg Manitoba. Maps, distances and scenery included. This was day 6 of our drive from Ontario to British Columbia along the TransCanada Highway – and then back again on a slightly different route.
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Canadian Road Trip – Day 5 – Kamloops to Rocky Mountain House
Our Canadian Road Trip continues – Kamloops through Jasper to Rocky Mountain House. All about the drive, distances and views.
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Canadian Road Trip Day 3 – Regina to Calgary
We continued on Day 3 of our Canadian Road Trip – west from Ontario to Calgary Alberta and then back again along the TransCanada Highway. The drive was long but not difficult in the summertime.
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Canadian Road Trip Day 2 – NW Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
The 2nd day of our TransCanada drive beginning in Thunder Day Ontario, travelling through Manitoba and ending in Regina Saskatchewan. Continue reading Canadian Road Trip Day 2 – NW Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
Sodastream Fizzi Review
A review of my Sodastream Fizzi. What do I really think of it? Continue reading Sodastream Fizzi Review
Tree Planting in B.C. during the Pandemic
Despite the Pandemic, 5000 young tree planters have traveled to B.C. from across Canada to plant hundreds of millions of essential trees. Continue reading Tree Planting in B.C. during the Pandemic
Pandemic Cross-Canada Travel
Flying in Canada during the pandemic Continue reading Pandemic Cross-Canada Travel
Winter Swans
Trumpeter Swans have been successfully re-established in North America Continue reading Winter Swans
Mixing Media and Politics
Do some sources within the mainstream media report the news or create the news? Continue reading Mixing Media and Politics
Ice Fishing Adventure
My husband and 2 boys had a recent ice fishing adventure to Lake Nipissing’s Callander Bay in Ontario Continue reading Ice Fishing Adventure
Another Snow Day
A very short post with pictures of winter in Canada. Continue reading Another Snow Day
Canadian Carbon Tax Gimmick
I am confused about how a Canadian carbon tax will save the world from climate change and why we need even more carbon taxes. Continue reading Canadian Carbon Tax Gimmick
Bobsleigh Controversy
Over the past year I have been loosely following the story of Canadian Olympic Bobsledder (Bobsleigher?) Kaillie Humphries. This amazing athlete has won 3 Olympic Medals and multiple World Championship and Word Cup medals for Canada. A year ago she … Continue reading Bobsleigh Controversy