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Travel: Reykjavik Sights
Reykjavik Sights – if you’re travelling to Iceland and you’re spending time in Reykjavik, there are many, many sights to see that aren’t traditional museums or ‘must-do’ items. These are some highlights from our visit that we saw on our walks. First and foremost, be sure to check out the harbour! Okay, here are some of the sights. Reykjavik Sights The harbour – get on your walking shoes and check it out. It’s great for people watching, understanding the daily life on the water, and…
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Travel: Reykjavik Dinner Eats
Reykjavik dinner eats! I was surprised how much produce this Northern European county had – Iceland has amazing food. Really. It’s expensive compared to Canada for dinner, yet it’s worth it. We had local eats, pizza, and even Thai food while we travelled around the capital city. Let’s check out where we ate! Reykjavik Dinner Eats If you’re looking for good eats when you travel, like we do, then you probably know of a few sites to check out. Of course there’s the Michelin Guide,…
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Recipe: American Thanksgiving 2025
The American Thanksgiving 2025 – get ready for your holiday dinner with these quick and easy recipes. This year we had a traditional oven roasted turkey along with some roasted garlic mashed potatoes and salad. If you know me, I’m a huge fan of turkey. It’s one of my favourites as it reminds me of home, my Nana, and time with family. All in all, it’s a lovely time of year. Okay, let’s get cooking! American Thanksgiving 2025 First and foremost, get your turkey in…
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Recipe: Apple Harvest Salad
Apple harvest salad – it’s fresh, hearty, and a a perfect fall salad. A few weeks back I made an apple cranberry pecan salad and it was good, this one, however, is a little lighter and a had a bit more bite. It’s perfect for a Sunday night dinner with roasted chicken and potatoes, or with turkey burgers if you’re still firing up your bar barbecue. Let’s get to it! Ingredients Agave Dijon Dressing The first thing is to wash and cut your apple and…
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Recipe: Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes – jazz up your traditional side dish this Thanksgiving with a fan favour, roasted garlic! These potatoes are rich, creamy, and packed full of flavour. Okay, let’s check out this easy recipe in time for the holiday season. Let’s get cooking. Ingredients I didn’t rice the potatoes for this batch, yet feel free to if you like. For me, it often depends on how much time I have when I’m cooking. First up, roast the garlic. I usually do this in…
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Travel: Center Hotel
Center Hotel – Laugavegur is an awesome place to stay in Reykjavik. The staff are friendly, the rooms are spacious, and the location of the Laugavegur property can’t be beat. Not to mention it’s clean, has a modern vibe, and a pretty good breakfast selection. When looking for a hotel in Reykjavik, you probably know you’ll be spending a pretty penny, and cleanliness most certainly matters! As does location. Reykjavik doesn’t have Uber, so you’ll have to take traditional taxis which can cost a lot,…
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Travel: Puffin Watching
Puffin watching! Okay, so I had no idea how awesome puffins were until I was in Iceland. From all the gift shops, sweaters, and mittens (I bought mitts!) with puffins on them, I was quick to do some research and find out simply how lovely they are. They keep the same partner for life, around 20 years, an share moments of affection, which is super sweet. Oh, and they can do cool things like dive up to 60 metres. Neat, eh?! When we had a…
