Look Out Holy Chow – Rockin’ Asian at T&T Market
I was in one of my favorite Asian supermarkets, T&T Supermarket the other day and had a quick chance to snap some shots of their awesome, awesome take-out. Not the first place you might think of to pick up a quick dinner, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at the array of choices and quality of food. [...]
The Encyclopedia Brittanica of Cooking – Cook’s Illustrated
Over dinner the other night, a friend asked me point blank – how do you learn to cook. He explained that he thought that he would like to cook, could see himself enjoying it but had no patience for cookbooks or food shows. ”I’m not going to sit through an hour show just [...]
This Heat’s Making Me Mad – Ways to Stay Cool
With all this heat around us it’s hard not too think of ways to stay cool. Here’s an infographic that I came across with lots of “cool” tips that I’d thought I’d share with you with this heat wave hanging around. Thanks to infographicsandinfographics.files.wordpress.com for the infographic.
Can’t Get Enough of David
We’re big fans of David’s Tea in my family. One of my girls first introduced these teas to us after getting hooked herself. She bought her dad a tin of their Cold 911 blend for Christmas, and it became our go-to drink this winter. With an added hit of eucalyptus and orange oils, it tasted [...]
Daisy Bowl
I wanted to share another of my recent pottery projects. After I had enough hearts to decorate the wall on my deck, I decided to make a few serving bowls for my table. Here’s one I love – a hand built shallow bowl with applied daisies. This is made from
Garlic Scape Frittata
Frittata is one of those staple dishes in my house that we rely on for last minute meals. All you need is a few eggs and some ingredients to enhance the flavour. Asparagus, onion, spinach, chives, zucchini, bacon, ham or pancetta work well. And a touch of parmesan or another kind of cheese is a [...]
Are You Watching Euro Cup?
Note: Included at the end is a special study aid to help you learn important things about soccer. Very important. I remember when I first became a soccer fan. It was in 1982 when Italy won the World Cup. My family needed to visit a funeral home at the heart of Toronto’s Little Italy at [...]
Country Style Camping With Boots and Hearts
I love camping and I love country music. What better way to share in both than planning to take the trek to Boots and Hearts. The camp and tailgate party is happening August 10th-12th in Bowmanville, a short jaunt outside of Toronto. I know we host a plethora of music festivals here, but I [...]
Burlesque Booze Cruise
Yes you read that correctly. Burlesque + boat cruise. How fun does that sound? I don’t know about you, but the last time I took a boat cruise around the Toronto Harbour I was in high school at some semi of sorts. It’s been a long time since then, but I’m always open to trying [...]
Hello Baby!
Meet my new bug. She’s denim blue, and she’s really cute. And I say “she” because we decided today that this car is a girl. We had a family vote on the issue where dad got outvoted 5 to 1, since the girls and I were positive the 2 dogs were voting on our side. [...]
DIY Secret Message Cufflinks For Dad
Here’s a quick and easy little craft you can make for the dad in your life. Perfect for little hands, these photo cufflinks unscrew to let you insert your own personal message. It’s an almost instant craft. Use some cute photos for the sentimental dad, or have your kids draw two tiny pictures. Or you [...]
Roundup: 15 Great Gifts For Dad for Father’s Day or Any Day
It’s not like the old days when dads just barbequed and fixed things. These days dads are way better. They cook. They clean. They drive kids around. They even multitask sometimes. They’re turning into SuperDads. Even my own old Italian father has really expanded his skills as he’s become a grandfather. He’s now an old-hand [...]
Blinging Up Your Garden
adorable little bootie planter My neighbors have the kind of garden we all dream about in the city. Gorgeous, immaculately maintained, filled with diverse plants, trees and a stunning Koi pond. I will do another feature in the future when the roses are in bloom but in the meantime, I quickly took some snapshots of [...]
Only A Sister Would Do This
Actually only my sister. She hauled this cutting board all the way from Thailand for me. Twice. The cutting board cost about $2, the shipping probably $50. The locals were pretty amused that the crazy foreigner lady would do that. Now this is one amazing cutting board. A real man cutting board. Not a little [...]
Get Your Wheels On For Bike Month
I really try my best to avoid rush hour traffic whenever possible, but the odd time I find myself sitting in some gridlock on one of the many clogged downtown streets I always notice all the cyclists riding by. It wasn’t that long ago that the majority of cyclists on the downtown streets were primarily [...]
Pottery Hearts
I am a bit of a frustrated artist. Kind of messed up for an engineer, but there you go. I have dabbled over the years in several artistic odds and ends. I’ve tried some painting (see my watercolour in This Artist Fits My Budget), had lots of fun with photography, and even tried my hand [...]
Awesome Date Night with Frank and Pablo
I just read about this offering from the AGO and had to share with all of you. This is a perfect date night idea and I hope to mark it on my calendar before the offer ends August 26th this summer. The AGO has been hosting a Pablo Picasso exhibit for some time now (see [...]
Try The Cuban Sauce – Trust Me
This is a recipe for something called Cuban Sauce, created by my father Giorgio who is an amazing cook. He has a knack for coming up with these all-purpose workhorse recipes that are simple, taste delicious, and can be used in a variety of ways. Kind of like the food version of a Swiss army [...]
Shazam – My Music Playlist’s Best Friend
I love discovering new music and what I love even more is finding new ways to source music to add to my very large and varied collection. One of my latest addictions is Shazam, the rockstar of music apps for my iPhone. With the press of a button, Shazam “listens” to music and almost always [...]
Meet My Garden Goddess
This stone beauty sits near the path into the woods in my backyard. She looks pretty serene considering the exciting life she’s led. She’s actually a famous actress, co-starring with Mike Meyers in The Love Guru. Legend has it he donated her along with other props from the movie to Habitat For Humanity. Lucky for [...]
Dress Up Your Door
I was out walking my dog the other morning and noticed that a neighbor had given themselves a bit of “door makeover”. A new paint color for the door, new planters and house numbers had quickly transformed their front entrance. I decided to take a walk and
Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Live
Sadly, I’m not available this weekend as we are finally getting on a plane for a much needed holiday. Part business, part fun, I’ll be sharing lots of pics from my adventures over the next little while, but I’ll leave that for next week. In the meantime, here’s an event that I would’ve LOVED [...]
