On probably the windiest day in Ottawa this summer, my friend and I decided to hit up the Riviera patio. This is one of my…
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Review: North & Navy’s Charming New Patio + Picnic To-Go
Last night was my first patio visit of the season — and my first time out with a friend since Ottawa’s Covid-19 lockdown began! So,…
Recipe: Celebrate Spring with a Savoury Galette
Spring has finally sprung in Ottawa. The weather is warm, flowers are blossoming, and — most importantly — spring veggies are ready for the kitchen!…
Easy Urban Backyard Foraging – 6 Plants Probably There Right Now
Foraging is making a comeback, especially now that people 1) are trying to avoid big box stores; and b) have more time on their hands….
Recipe + Review: Salad Pairing for Small Talk Vineyards + Shiny Apple Cider! #ad
You might not be able to visit a vineyard or go on a wine tour for the next little while, but you can still enjoy…
Recipe: Hand-shaped Sardinian Lorighittas with Homemade Tomato Sauce
In the age of a global pandemic, it’s sad and eerie to see the closure of millions of restaurants and other establishments around the world….
REVIEW: Blue Lagoon Retreat Spa, Iceland
Blue Lagoon is one of Iceland’s most well-known attractions. Its ethereal blue water, comfortably balmy at 38°C, lays nestled in the stark unearthly landscape of…
RECIPE: A Taste of Iceland in my Canadian Kitchen! Icelandic cinnamon rolls
Anyone who has been to Reykjavik, Iceland, has no doubt heard about Brauð & Co. These are a fantastic set of bakeries famous for their…
Exploring Lake Mývatn + Relaxing in Nature Baths!
Another day, another adventure! I had originally planned on travelling up the Eyjafjörður coastline to Siglufjörður (one of my favourite towns) and going on a…
Vogafjós Cow Cafe and Resort!
When I was first planning my trip, I stumbled upon a place called Vogafjós. It is a farm in the Lake Mývatn area that has…