Whimsical Winterland...A Pearl

C.S. Lewis wrote about a place that was enchanted with snow. It's true to say that growing up I constantly dreamed about going there, no matter how much reality proved it to be impossible. Even now, the same thoughts occasionally cross my mind, leaving me in laughter at the stupidity of the subject. Recently however, I began to look at the whole idea from a new perspective. About three weeks ago, when we had at least a little snow, we went to pick up my dad from work. Parking our car I saw one of the trees glistening beautifully and grabbing my camera, hurried out to snap a picture of it. After a few minutes of constant capturing I found myself in an endless photo shoot...that is, until I was called back to the car. Being pressed for time I quickly flipped through the images on my camera and then laughing to myself, realized they looked like they were straight out of Lewis' imagination. Incredible. From the time I was seven I'd dreamed about going to such a place when, in reality, I was smack dab in the center of it. 
Truthfully, there isn't a world inhabited with fawns, dwarfs and talking animals, but we do live in one that's equally as magical.  
 



 

Wine and Winter

On a recent weekend my family decided to take a drive to one of the numerous wineries in our area. Even though I'm five years shy of tastings, It's safe for me to say that the one we visited most recently, is my favourite for the following reasons.

1: The scenery

 2: The unique beekeeping element.  

It's not strange for me to look forward to visiting vineyards since it gives me a chance to check out the rooms, enjoy the property and sniff the smell of sweet grapes. This time however, for my added enjoyment, the winery was providing a mead and cupcake pairing, which meant that I could indulge in some sweet, cakey, sensations! Besides that fact, because of February's kind weather habits, I was able to snap a few shots of the beautiful property outside as well as the rooms inside, it was a perfect afternoon.  

Poutine...A Hot and Cheesy Point.

Poutine. Crispy french fries, loaded with gravy and smothered with melted cheese curds.

Poutine. A divine chemistry only discovered in the combination of these delicious ingredients. 

Poutine: The one creation you can indulge in at any hour.
Poutine. A dish so delectable it's devilish. 

Poutine. The god of all comfort foods.

Poutine. Possibly the best food sensation to ever come out of Canada. As you load your fork with gravy soaked french fries and aim for your mouth, the melted cheese creates a thin string as if to say "Don't forget me!" In the milliseconds leading up to the mouthful, your tongue can already taste the salt and your nose inhales a whiff of the beautiful smell. When you finally touch your lips to the gooey goodness your senses feel that they are at Heaven's gates and once you swallow your mouth screams one thing...MORE!

Poutine...Could there be a more decadent creation? Send me your best recipes, locations and suggestions

Poutine made by Harveys.

Precious Projects, Some Knits and Purls

For the last four years I've taken a fascination in knitting and crocheting. When I completed my first project, a knitted scarf, I thought it was the coolest thing ever! Now having much more experience with tension and stitches, I look at the adorable pink and purple scarf with its uneven width and constant holes, laughing! Personally, I love the satisfaction that comes with finishing any kind of project. Being able to say "I made that." instead of "I bought it at..." Recently, I decided to start taking pictures of the things I make so that I can look back and see how much I've actually completed, I only wish I had done that from the beginning! Here are some of the knits and purls I've created over December, stay tuned for more!