For almost 20 years, our family has been driving to Montreal to visit my husbands' family. Those trips are quick. Very quick. I can tell you on ONE hand what I've seen of Montreal during those visits in the past twenty years.-three restaurants-the casino-the Biodome-a comedy clubWell all that has … [Read more...]

As you know, I am on twitter (a lot) during the day. As a result, I get to win stuff. Today I won a free lunch @GladstoneHotel AND I had a chance to be on on CBC news with @cbcsteve.Here is the story: In between one of my sales calls, I came across a tweet (aka a message) that said "first person to … [Read more...]

Seems like every second person has a food allergy these days. Either itʼs gluten, wheat, lactose, or peanuts...but everyone knows SOMEONE these days with a sensitivity.In October I found myself not feeling well. I was constantly bloated (ok I looked very very pregnant at times), nauseous, and … [Read more...]

If it's not Ottawa...then it's Montreal.This is what happens when you move away from your family. We visit my parents in Ottawa and on long weekends we visit my husbands' mother in Montreal. It keeps our life interesting, that's for sure. Here is my list on how we survive so many trips:1. Ipod … [Read more...]

Dinner was a hit. If I say so myself...a real winner. Now that the dishes are done, I have a few minutes to share with you three favorite recipes from that meal. I have to give credit to www.tastespotting.com coz that's where it all starts. In just of a click of a button, I am instantly … [Read more...]

During the week...I cook simple stuff. We have "mexican" nite (i.e tortillas). We have "italian nite" (i.e pasta), We have sushi nite (i.e I was downtown and there was a special between 2 and 6 for take out). We have "Canadian nite" (i.e veggie burgers and fries). We have "healthy nite" (i.e veggies … [Read more...]

I am sort of a  "hold back queen"...i.e what do we need this for? But after years of making pancakes, I finally bought a griddle and I thought "WHAT WAS I THINKING? THIS IS BRILLIANT."I could not get over how a $35 griddle from Walmart changed my Sundays. Making pancakes was now really really … [Read more...]

A few years ago, I got introduced to Marche Jean-Talon Market and Marche Atwater in Montreal.I went to Montreal that year, to specifically attend Mondial de la Biere (the world of beer) with a friend, who is also a food sales rep.The beer festival was a bit disappointing, but the food we discovered … [Read more...]

Someone posted on twitter a few weeks ago "I just helped my sister decide which Beanie Babies to keep. She is 21 years old. Seriously".I thought this was HYSTERICAL. But I also could relate. (I'm blushing as I write this)No..I don't have a collection of stuffed animals. I only have four. OK so … [Read more...]

It was a great day indeed (even if I froze and couldn't feel my feet).I went to Ottawa with my daughter, in order to be with my mom for Mother's Day.I started off celebrating Mother's Day by visiting the Ottawa Farmers' Market. (I'm normal..I swear)This means, I woke up bright and early...9:00 … [Read more...]