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Travel: Cambridge Snapshot 2026
Cambridge snapshot 2026 – that’s right, we spent a week in the city of Cambridge, one of the most scholarly academic institutions in the world. Someone I know is one smart cookie! We toured around the campus, the city centre, and even checked out a few museums. Oh, and the botanical gardens are a must-see, especially if it’s a nice and sunny day. We had some delicious food – be sure to check out the markets – and some nice leisurely walks. Okay, here are…
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Project: Easter Brunch 2026
Easter brunch 2026! It’s time to eat – brunch isn’t a meal we eat a lot, however, usually on holidays, it’s something that’s easy and fun to undertake. This Easter, we had a delightful brunch with a quiche, salad, and some lemon-zested potatoes. Okay – let’s get cooking. Easter Brunch 2026 Ensure you have plenty of oven space for this brunch – the potatoes and the quiche cook at different temperatures (varies by about 65 degrees!). If needed, cook the quiche first and eat it…
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Travel: Vancouver Eats 2026
Vancouver eats 2026! The kale salad was one of the best things I’ve eaten in a long time, and it was at Fable Kitchen during the Dine Out Vancouver Festival – such a great time to visit the city. Okay, below I’ll share one market spot (if you didn’t catch the earlier post) and then two worthwhile dinner spots. They’re very different, yet variety is great! Okay, let’s get to it. Vancouver Eats 2026 The Lunch Lady is a must if you’re in Vancouver. It…
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Recipe: Chocolate Powder Cookies
Chocolate powder cookies – they’re like chocolate snowballs covered in a dusting of sweet goodness, aka, powdered sugar. These cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and go perfectly with a coffee. Okay, let’s bake up. Ingredients First, gather all of your ingredients. The butter should be at room temperature and set the oven to 350 degrees. Then, sift the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and the corn starch together and set aside. Next, cream the butter, vanilla and the two sugars together – I usually do this…
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Travel: Granville Island Public Market
Granville Island is a delightful place to spend a few days. From the walkability to the market, you could stay on this peninsula that’s about 35 acres for an entire weekend and have everything you need. Truly, from art to fresh fruit, from steak (yes, there’s a Keg there!) to gluten free nanaimo bars, you can find it here. Okay, let’s check out some of our photos. Okay – let’s check it out. Granville Island First up, the Public Market. This place is a little…
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Recipe: Spinach and Feta Quiche
Spinach and feta quiche – this crustless (aka, gluten free) quiche is savoury, cheesy, and the perfect oh, so good brunch item. The onions are the trick – they make the biggest difference if they’re under cooked, or over done (not sure that’s possible!). Okay, let’s get cooking. Ingredients First up, set your oven to 335 degrees and butter your pie dish – I used our 11.5 inch pie pan. If you’re using a 9 inch pan, then I suggest you cut this recipe in…
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Recipe: Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies
Soft snickerdoodle cookies – they’re gluten free, chewy, and the perfect biscuit to have with a cup of tea. Oh, the perfect afternoon book reading snack, tea and cookies. Yum! Okay, let’s get baking. Ingredients The cinnamon sugar mixture is like dusting a churro – these cookies may look simple, yet they’re good! First, gather all of your ingredients. The butter should be at room temperature, and the oven should be set to 350 degrees. Then, sift the flour, baking soda and the corn starch…
