One of my favourite fruit is the berry, although I can’t decide between the red raspberry or the blackberry or whether I like them equally. Growing up I spent summers picking berries for extra cash at the scout and guide leaders house only a few miles up the road. Red raspberries. It feels like […]
A Long Time Ago and Right Before My Berry Eyes Read More »
There is a famous line in many James Bond movies where Agent 007 asks for his martini to be “shaken, not stirred”. While I have only seen one full James Bond movie in my life, its a line that comes to mind every time I order a Martini. For me, there are very few martinis
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Many years back, we purchased our house here on the West Shore of Victoria. We moved out of private military quarters (PMQs) into a beautiful west coast style, 3 plus one bedroom home. And by the time the closing date rolled around, guess who was deployed and no where to be found… yup. Hubby lol.
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We are making the most of our time in North Van. The weather is warming and I want to believe that winter is in our review mirror after what has felt like a long and strange winter in BC. We walked this weekend to get some food and try out a few of the local
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Fall is upon us, but it’s still gorgeous here on the West Coast. The days are still pleasant, with the evenings cooler and quite comfortable. Its been another year with Mother Nature not being happy with us with natural disasters everywhere around us. One of my favorite drinks to enjoy is Sangria (the red version).
Maria, Maria: from Westside Story to Sangria Read More »
So during our California holiday getaway, we did a “pause” and headed for Vegas. And you know what they say about Vegas… what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, unless your super conservative like me and then nothing really happens. But this is what happened in Vegas. I have been blessed enough to go to
What Happens In Vegas Read More »