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Road tripping: the Kawarthas-Northumberland Butter Tart Tour part 1

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

In search of one of Canada’s quintessential desserts! Who knew a scavenger hunt could be so delicious and interesting? You can only imagine how excited I was to be given an opportunity to head out and explore the self-guided Kawarthas-Northumberland … Continue reading →

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Carleton Place a hotbed for good food and drink

Posted on March 12, 2019 by

Small town offers big flavours! Being away from home on a road trip is about the only time I’m happy to take a break from cooking for a couple of days. I love preparing healthy, delicious food so much that … Continue reading →

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Carleton Place an ideal getaway destination

Posted on March 8, 2019 by

So much fun to be had so close to home! The surest way to test the charms of a small town is to visit it during winter. If it seems appealing – or even impressive – at that time of … Continue reading →

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Road tripping: much more than a château in Montebello

Posted on February 20, 2018 by

Great reasons to visit the Outaouais in winter!  Aside from my family, cooking and reading, one of the other abiding passions in my life is travelling. This year, I’ve decided to focus on some of the amazing destinations that are … Continue reading →

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Going further to celebrate Canada’s 150th

Posted on June 1, 2017 by

Where will the open road take you this year? It is no exaggeration to say that road tripping is one of the constants of my life. Growing up in a military family, we moved often and travelled constantly, always by … Continue reading →

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Bucket lists, delicious adventures and road tripping

Posted on October 16, 2016 by

A recent lunch at Ottawa’s famed Coconut Lagoon introduced me to the exotic culinary artistry of Chef Joe Thottungal and eventually led to more delicious discoveries on a made-in-Canada road trip. You wouldn’t think that Joe’s birthplace of Kerala in … Continue reading →

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