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
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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
1 year
It’s difficult to believe that it has been a year since you passed from this world. A year since I held your hand. The year of ‘firsts’ is over. While I am happy that you are free from pain and not suffering, I wasn’t prepared for the way I’d miss you every day. Not a… Continue reading 1 year
I fear this will be me . . .
I tend to read mostly e-books these days but I still can’t resist the allure of a print book – particularly if I am at an independent bookstore. I have a rule there – I must buy a minimum of three books to support the business! I confess that the books do pile up on… Continue reading I fear this will be me . . .
Salmon, art, pizza and pie
One of the things we have discovered about this area is that there is always something going on . . . In fact, sometimes there is TOO much going on and one must make choices. Today started at Mission Creek Regional Park for the Kikinee Festival. Kikinee AKA Kokanee are a type of salmon but… Continue reading Salmon, art, pizza and pie