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Osaka Castle
Osaka Castle is 100% worth checking out – it’s stunning. It’s full of history and the view from the top is magical. Really, even if you’re not into towers and city views like me, it’s still quite special. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Oh, and note the landscaping – it’s wild, yet plays second fiddle to the castle itself. Osaka Castle First, when you embark on the castle grounds, you’ll be met with an intimidating wall, a fortis, if you will. It’s big, it’s…
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Travel: Tennoji Zoo
The Tennoji Zoo is in Osaka, Japan. It’s a nice way to spend a couple of hours exploring the animals and enjoying the sun. The zoo isn’t big and I didn’t see any giraffes – well, I did see some equipment with giraffe spots, yet that doesn’t count. The lions were chill and the turtles were hungry. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Tennoji Zoo First up, the entrance. The Tennoji Zoo is pretty basic, and with no lines on an early Monday morning, just…
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Recipe: Canadian Thanksgiving 2024
Canadian Thanksgiving 2024 – from Greek lemon potatoes and salad, all with roasted chicken, we’re in for a treat. Okay, let’s check out the recipes for this year’s Canadian holiday dinner. Canadian Thanksgiving 2024 First up, the roasted chicken is a go-to this year since we didn’t mash any potatoes (I know, right!?). Plus, the Starbucks dupe cranberry bliss bars are a definite treat. You can make them ahead of time and just be sure to let them sit at room temperature for an hour…
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Recipe: Fall Harvest Salad
It’s fall harvest salad time – this salad is packed with veggies and fruits, plus a nutty crunch. Okay, let’s get chopping. Ingredients First up, wash all of your fruits and veggies. Then, in a large bowl toss the mixed greens in the balsamic dressing. You can make your own (1 part balsamic to 1.5 parts olive oil, then add salt, pepper, oregano and garlic to taste), or you can use your favourite vinaigrette dressing. Once the mixed greens are dressed, you can lay them…
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Recipe: Cranberry Bliss Bars
Cranberry bliss bars – and they’re gluten free! When I worked at Starbucks these were in stock around the holidays and I couldn’t get enough of them. The chocolate covered graham crackers were a close second and kept me happy during the non-holiday season at Starbucks. Okay, let’s jump into this recipe! Ingredients Okay, first set the oven to bake at 325. Low and slow for these bliss bars. Next, in a large bowl, mix the peanut butter, agave, the one egg, vanilla, flour, baking…
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Recipe: Greek Lemon Potatoes
Greek lemon potatoes – they’re fairly simple to make and taste great. If you know me, you know I love potatoes and these greek style spuds are fantastic, even cold! Let’s get started and bake up. Quick note they do take a while to cook, a little under 2 hours, so it’s the kind of recipe you’ll need to plan for, at least for me! Okay, recipe time. Greek Lemon Potatoes First, wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into eights length wise. The…
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Travel: Abeno Harukas
The Abeno Harukas is building in Osaka with a sky corridor where you can see the city from 60 floors above the ground level. The corridor is full of extremely high glass windows, giving you a 360 degree view of the city and beyond. Okay, let’s check out some photos. Abeno Harakas The observatory is open from 9am until 10pm and it’s 300 metres up. You can buy your tickets online, or at the gate. It wasn’t busy when went, so we bought them when…
