A couple months ago, I participated in a new culinary adventure with Tourism Mesa & Phoenix called Eat The Rainbow on the Fresh Foodie Trail. On this trip, I discovered so many amazing spots to eat in Arizona’s desert, specifically in Phoenix and Mesa. Have a look below on what I uncovered. Phoenix: Phoenix is…
TRAVEL ⎪Cowichan, B.C. – Where to Eat & Stay.
Located on Vancouver Island, the district of Cowichan is fast becoming a foodie’s paradise. Nestled in between Victoria and Nanaimo, Cowichan consists of 11 communities – Maple & Genoa Bay, Mill Bay, Crofton, Cobble Hill, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cowichan Bay, Lake Cowichan, Duncan, Ladysmith and Chemainus. On this road trip, I explored five of them….
RECIPE ⎪JAPANESE SALMON RICE BURGER BAKED WILD SOCKEYE SALMON PATTY
My family and I enjoy eating a lot of fresh wild salmon. However, it is not always accessible for us so the next best thing is canned wild salmon. I’ve partnered with Gold Seal and created this super fun and delicious Japanese Style Wild Salmon Rice Burger. Not only is this Wild Salmon Burger loaded…
RECIPE ⎪ Delicious Butter Mochi
It was my first time making these Butter Mochi and boy were these ever delicious! The buttery soft and slightly chewy treats were a hit in my household. Butter Mochi Recipe: • 1 pound mochiko (glutinous rice flour) • 2 cups white sugar • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted •…
TRAVEL ⎪ TOFINO: A weekend getaway to Tofino Resort & Marina
Tofino Resort & Marina 634 Campbell St, Tofino, BC 1 844-680-4184 Tofino has always been one of my favourite resort towns to visit on Vancouver Island. So when my husband and I had the chance to visit for the weekend, I quickly jumped at the opportunity. On this trip, we stayed at Tofino’s newest resort…
EVENT ⎪BC’s Hands-on Cook-off Contest celebrates its ninth year!
Organized by Better Together BC, the Hands-on Cook-off contest launches on April 16th with a passionate message: to inspire kids and teens to cook with their parents and reap the lifelong benefits of sharing family meals. The Hands-on Cook-off contest was inspired by research that shows that when families cook and eat together, kids gain…
RECIPE ⎪ Easter Holiday Cookies: Jackson-Triggs Merlot Double Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Easter holiday in my household has always been about the kids. Every Easter Sunday, before the kids wake up, I carefully hide chocolate eggs, and plastic eggs with little prizes inside, all throughout my house and even outside if the weather is cooperating. The kids wake up, grab their Easter baskets, and the race is…
TRAVEL⎪Arizona – A photo guide to Arizona’s must-see tourist attractions.
Arizona is located in the Southwest of the United States and is best known for the Grand Canyon, Sonoran Desert and Botanical Desert Museum. This photo guide will show you some of the best places to visit. My first night, I stayed at the newest boutique resort, Mountain Shadows. The resort located in Paradise Valley and in…
2017 Acura MDX Sport Hybrid vs Honda Pilot Touring Edition.
I recently had the opportunity to test drive two 2017 SUV’s – The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid and the Honda Pilot Touring Edition. Here’s what I discovered. 2017 MDX Sport Hybrid specifications: The Acura MDX Sport Hybrid powertrain (gasoline and electric) boasts a total system output of 321 horsepower and 289 lb.-ft. torque. 3.0-liter, SOHC VTEC V-6 engine…
EVENT ⎜ Luxury Wellness Retreat at Fairmont Empress Hotel in Victoria, B.C.
This is Catherine Roscoe Barr’s third Luxury Wellness Retreat at the Fairmont Empress. This program combines the science of health, happiness and productivity with just a sprinkle of magic. It connects practical success strategies with the transformative power of self-directed neuroplasticity. The Life Delicious curriculum will teach you how to hardwire personal power as a…
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