Butter Tart Bars are two treats in one! A buttery shortbread crust forms the base, and a sweet gooey filling is baked on top. It’s a delicious way to enjoy this classic Canadian treat without all the fuss of making pastry tart shells. These delicious treats are a bit similar to a pecan pie. But… Continue reading Butter tart squares
Nose hare
I know it is twisted but this really made me giggle! Winter can be so bleak that humour is often needed.
Cats under the tree
I’m not sure why this is the case but the second we lay the tree skirt under the tree one of the cats makes himself cozy. Sometimes both together. This happens without fail every single year. It doesn’t matter if they are new to the household some feline genetic wiring tells them to claim this… Continue reading Cats under the tree
Slowly getting ready for Christmas
We don’t normally do a lot of Christmas decorating before December 1st. Christmas seems to have taken over the fall these days. It isn’t that we don’t enjoy Christmas decorations – we’re not Scrooges – rather I think it is the clutter that is off-putting. Nonetheless, when a florist we have come to appreciate was… Continue reading Slowly getting ready for Christmas
Lunch at Liquidity wines
Liquidity wines in Okanagan Falls has been one of our favourite Okanagan wineries for some time. It has so much going for it – lovely location, art installations, wonderful restaurant, interesting architecture, and yes, excellent wines. We’ve been a member of their wine club for fine years. It’s only an hours drive from home but… Continue reading Lunch at Liquidity wines
Miku Vancouver
The highlight of our visit to Vancouver was dinner at Miku. Situated along the Burrard Inlet next to Vancouver’s landmark Canada Place, Miku delivers gourmet Aburi cuisine paired with its signature energetic ambience, attentive service, and beautiful view. Originally located on West Hastings Street in Coal Harbour, Miku first introduced its Aburi-style cuisine to Vancouver… Continue reading Miku Vancouver
An instant pot can’t do everything . . .
Getting ready for Halloween
Our neighbours tell us that we should expect about 30 children on the 31st. Not quite the same as the 100 + we would get back in Ontario but we live in a much smaller subdivision tucked behind a WalMart – not exactly a prime trick or treating area. We took advantage of the last… Continue reading Getting ready for Halloween
Fall colours in BC
Back in Ontario fall meant an explosion of red, orange and yellow. I was curious about fall in BC since most of the mountains are covered with coniferous trees. In the Okanagan fall hits differently. Certainly trees that have been planted through development do have a burst of colour like we’d see back in Ontario… Continue reading Fall colours in BC
Thanksgiving dinner
This weekend is Thanksgiving here in Canada. As usual we are planning a FEAST! One of the nice things about living in a new part of the world is finding new foods to try. One of the challenges of living in a new part of the world is trying to find replacements for things that… Continue reading Thanksgiving dinner