Aug 26, 2023 | Canada, city guides, Vancouver
After my first visit to Vancouver, BC in 2012, all I could think about was getting back. Walking through the neighborhoods and taking in the waterfront left an impression on me. It’s probably because it reminds me of a larger, Canadian version of my hometown of... 
Apr 29, 2023 | Canada, ingredient travel, Victoria
On my first trip to Vancouver Island, I visited the northeastern part of the island. When I returned in April 2023, the first item on my agenda was to visit to Victoria Distillers. Located in Sidney, British Colombia the distillery was one I followed virtually in... 
Jun 24, 2019 | Canada, city guides, cocktails, food, gin, Toronto
Before our weekend came to a close, Jessica and I enjoyed one last dinner in Toronto at Kiin. After a day of wine tasting, we opted for these delicious mocktails. The Sweet Pea (front) was made with hibiscus water, seedlip garden, egg white, pineapple, lemon, simple... 
Jun 21, 2019 | art, Canada, food, Toronto
On Sunday we woke up to weather nice enough for dining outdoors with this pretty view of the lake, and blankets in case we got chilly. On our way to some wineries (I know, I didn’t know Toronto had a wine region either), we stopped by MacCool’s Reuse which... 
Jun 20, 2019 | art, Canada, cocktails, food, pisco, Toronto
Last weekend I flew into Toronto and drove up to Prince Edward County. Joining my best friend Jessica and her friend Emily (who lives in Toronto), we were celebrating Jessica’s birthday. We were shocked when we arrived at our bed and breakfast, At the Lake Suites, at... 
Jun 18, 2018 | Canada, cocktails, food, gin, Toronto
After work and a dance class led by my co-workers, I headed to Montecito [now closed] for dinner with three of my colleagues. I started with this cocktail – May Flowers – a concoction of gin, yellow chartreuse, Bigallete Verbena, lime and cucumber. So refreshing! We...
