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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…
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Travel: Osaka Aquarium
The Osaka Aquarium! This place was packed – school students, tourists, and families – but so worth the experience. Hey, we had snacks at Family Mart before entering and while we were sitting waiting for our check-in time Bryce and I got interviewed by some local high school students. It was neat – we got asked questions on why were visiting, where we were from, and what we liked most about Osaka. Okay, time to check out some photos. Osaka Aquarium First tip, be sure…
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Travel: Team Lab Botanical Gardens
Team Lab Botanical Gardens in Osaka is stunning! Lights transform this seemingly simple garden into a bright interactive oasis that looks like wonder. We visited last November and it was a cool night, so dress comfortably so you can take your time. Okay, let’s check out some photos – my favourite part was the Van Gogh inspired screens. Team Lab Botanical Gardens When you first walk in you’ll notice the lights under the trees are playing in time with the music. Be sure you follow…
