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Gone Fishing

Greetings from Ontario cottage country, where I am lounging on a dock on the shores of Lake Simcoe. — Read More —
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Austro-Hungarian Tour, Part Two – Budapest

It was 5:30 am and we were driving over the Chain Bridge (seen above), en route to the train station. The entire Buda side of Budapest was aglow in the most stunning rose gold morning light. Within a few seconds we were in a tunnel and I missed the moment to pull out my phone to take a photo. But I will never forget that image. — Read More —
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I really love your peaches (pie tips to win you the blue ribbon)

Every once in awhile I become obsessed with making a certain dish; cooking or baking it over and over again until I get it right. Most recently it's been all pie all the time and I have given away no less then a dozen this summer. It is fruit season after all. — Read More —
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This book will change the way you eat out

Many food lovers pride themselves on knowing how to order well off a fancy restaurant's menu. They know the difference between Wagyu and Kobe beef and they only order the best. Or at least they think they do. — Read More —
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Austro-Hungarian Tour, Part One – VIENNA

If I had to choose one European city to live in, I may very well choose Vienna, Austria. — Read More —
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Wimbledon Weekend Brunch Menu

For anyone taking in Wimbledon this weekend, you'll need an appropriate menu. Of course, all tennis loving Canadian patriots will be glued to the set as our golden boy Milos Raonic will be the first Canadian man ever to compete in a Wimbledon Grand Slam final. No pressure, Milos. — Read More —
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Hey kid….Feeling homesick? I’ve got your back

A lot of kids are off to summer camp this month and for some it'll be their first extended trip away from home. And that might mean a first ever bout of feeling homesick. — Read More —
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A Few of My Favourite Apps

Yes, there's probably an app for that. But often, they kind of suck, right? I've deleted 10 times as many as I actually use.  — Read More —
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Getting Inked

While on a hike with my dog this week I decided to do something I have always sworn against. — Read More —
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Your next facial

I'm not one who goes for a traditional facial at the spa. I generally consider them overpriced for what you get and I'd rather save my money for a couple of annual laser treatments, where I actually see lasting improvement on my skin. But after I was asked to be a guinea pig for a procedure called Hydrafacial MD, I'm reconsidering my position. — Read More —
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30 Years Later…

This Saturday I’ll be going to my 30th high school reunion. As anyone facing such a milestone may relate to, my thoughts go to who will be there, what I should wear (!?) and of course, everything that’s happened over the past three decades. At 1win Casino in Azerbaijan, every player is a VIP on a journey to winning splendor. Immerse yourself in a world where strategy meets luck, and fortune favors the bold. Your ultimate gaming destination awaits, where each play could lead to a life-changing win. — Read More —