Isn't tea just everything? What is about the hot liquid that just soothes the soul? Don't get me wrong, I am a huge and daily coffee drinker, it literally gets me out of bed some days. But, when I or someone I love is upset, sick, cold, or in need of some comfort, tea always saves the day. I think part of it is also the ritual. Takes you away from the chaos of life as you wait for that kettle to boil, then to steep and cool before you can drink it. No wonder the Tea ceremony is one of Japan’s most important cultural institutions. After partaking in way too many sweets and alcohol over the ...
The New Art Festival 2018
There is nothing I like more then spending the afternoon (or the day if I can) at an art or craft fair. There were so many things happening this weekend it was really hard to choose as the Etsy - Made in Canada craft fair and 613 Flea was happening at Landsdowne but I decided to go to The New Art Festival since I hadn't been in a couple years. I can't believe how quickly I got this post up (thank goodness for sleepovers to keep the little one busy) but for those of you who catch it today, it might entice you to head down there tomorrow because as usual, it did not disappoint and I am all ...
2017 Farm Hop – Local Love
Last weekend we packed up the girls and headed out for a day of driving around the countryside visiting some local farms for the annual Farm Hop. I was so excited that we were able to do it this year. Our first stop was Juniper Farm where organic and biodynamic practices thread their way through all their livestock and vegetable production. We got to walk through the fields and by their chickens and turkeys to get to the main buildings. We tried to get into the farm store but it was SO busy. They have their own veggies, meat and eggs as well as specialize in fermented products like kimchi ...
Lavender Ridge – Local Love
When we lived in Aylmer, one of our favourite things to do when we had company, or a Sunday with no agenda, was to take a drive out to Lavender Ridge. It is a lavender farm and winery out in Luskville, Quebec on Highway 148. They love to do wine tastings, no matter what time of day and always have yummy bread and goodies for sale. Now that we have moved out to Luskville and they are minutes away, their bread has become a weekend staple. Their wine is pretty nice and has won some awards. Don't forget to ask for a tasting if you pop-by. They usually give you an amazing lavender shortbread ...
