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Travel: Elk Island Winter Hike
Elk Island winter hike. We’ve been hiking at Elk Island before and even in the winter, yet not with Daph-Daph! This little afternoon was well spent hiking the ~4 km trail called Beaver Pond. No, we didn’t see any beavers, yet we saw some open plains and enjoyed the fresh clean air. Let’s check out these photos! Elk Island Winter Hike One thing that bothers me about Elk Island, and I’d say most hiking trails is that their estimate for the hike is usually far…
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Photos: Woof Wednesday 4.0
Woof Wednesday 4.0! I don’t think I’ll ever stop sharing photos of Daph-Daph here on the blog, so Woof Wednesdays are officially a thing, especially considering we’re running the fourth edition! Bella and Lily had a couple of Woof Wednesdays, too. Okay, today we’re celebrating having Daphne the Afghan Hound in our lives for one year (well, one year and 3 weeks today!) – these photos were taken on the exact same weekend one year later. She’s grown so much. Such a cutie. She was…
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Recipe: American Thanksgiving 2020
American Thanksgiving 2020 is here – we had decadent potatoes and chicken, yes, a little different, but oh, so good! So, what are you cooking up tomorrow for your American holiday feast? Anything special or traditional favourites? I’m a sucker for mashed potatoes and turkey – heck, I’ll even take a second helping of potatoes over pie. What? I know – I will! Okay, let’s get cooking. Here are the three recipes I used for this little family dinner. Recipes Sous Vide Chicken Duchess Potatoes…
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Recipe: American Thanksgiving 2019
American Thanksgiving 2019 – it’s that time of year when you start getting excited for all the special holiday moments. The first snow, the delicious food, and the time spent with family and friends. This year for the American Thanksgiving I decided to try out 3 new recipes which I’ve recently shared on the blog. Let’s check them out. American Thanksgiving 2019 Potatoes au Gratin Grilled Corn and Zucchini Salad Flat Roasted Turkey Those are the three dishes for this year’s festive holiday. Now, if…
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Recipe: Canadian Thanksgiving 2019
Canadian Thanksgiving 2019 – that’s right, it’s time to give thanks, spend time with family, and eat some delicious food. Fall usually feels like a new year to me – shedding the old, making way for the new. Or maybe it’s because of school – both as a student and as a previous high school teacher. Either way, the fall, September and October, feel like a new beginning and Thanksgiving fits so well into that theme – being thankful for life and family. So, what…
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Project: Easter Brunch 2019
It’s that time – time for Easter Brunch 2019. Don’t you just love brunch? It’s like it’s own little extra meal. On days when we have brunch, I’ve usually eaten something small in the morning, like yogurt and fruit, then have brunch around 11am. Then around 2pm a snack and then dinner at the usual time. In no way shape or form does this one meal cancel out two. And, in no way do I eat twice as much than at another meal. All of…
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Photos: Saying Goodbye to Lily
Saying Goodbye to Lily Saying goodbye is painful, especially when you know it’s the end. We said goodbye to our best friend with four adorable paws on Sunday night. It was not easy to say goodbye and it still hurts deeply. Lily, or Lily-cat as I often called her, had an exceptional life; and with having her in our lives came some of my most cherished memories. She loved to play, eat ice cream, and go for car rides. More than that, though, she loved…
