My grandmother always said that chicken soup will cure whatever ails you. But what is it about homemade chicken soup that is so truly comforting? As we roll into the chilly months, I find I always need a batch [...]
With Halloween almost upon us, many have pumpkin and autumnal displays on the doorstep. But after October 31st….do NOT throw out that pumpkin! Not only are they a gorgeous fruit ( yes…because they have seeds) and a colourful [...]
Fallin’ in love….. Yes, the days are getting shorter and there is a chill in the air, but I do admit I simply love autumn! Living in Toronto that glorious splendour is often short lived to 3-4 weeks before [...]
Autumn….. truly it is quite possibly my favourite times of the year. With cooler days, the trees displaying their brilliance of colour against those clear blue skies and farmers’ markets showcasing their stunning harvest, I simply wish that the [...]
With the hot,hazy and humid days of summer upon us and the farmers’ markets are flush with the most amazing produce….that can only mean one thing: Time for some delicious cold soup recipes to be pulled out. Nothing [...]
Yes … as those who have been, and have memories in this serene coastal vacation spot, there is no place like the Outer Banks of North Carolina. So full disclaimer: I have been visiting the OBX as a [...]
Be still my heart! Goop recently opened its first Canadian pop-up last week in the toney neighbourhood of Yorkville and I absolutely needed to pop in for a meander. * * sigh * * As you [...]
Earth Day is April 22nd and each year I try to add simply one environmentally responsible habit into my life. Though having scores of virtuous intentions, I find that incorporating just one ‘green’ habit each year is realistic, sustainable [...]
Confession time: I am a lazy sloth during the week for breakfast. There I have said it. Though I relish (actually look forward to… and cherish!) a leisurely, full-out breakfast on a Sunday morning….during the week it is a [...]
Ahh… I love springtime! The snow is melting, the birds are chirping in the morning and our days are getting longer bit by bit. Alas, there is one lil thing I must say drives a sharp sliver of [...]
