Originally Published: February 16th, 2025 2026 I am so grateful to be Canadian. With the state of political affairs right now, I am relieved Mark Carney is our Prime Minister. He gives me hope that Canada will continue to be… the True North, strong and free S, 🇨🇦 2025 Sorry Aboot That, Eh! I was…
Tag: Butter Tarts
Comfort Foods: A Global Pastry Journey
Pastries. Of any kind. Sweet or savoury. Filled with chocolate, cinnamon or cheese. A fresh chocolate croissant. A warm, tangy, chewy cheese croissant. A fluffy butter croissant topped with homemade jam. A cinnamon bun smothered in icing. Nutella Crepes. A sticky pecan butter tart. Flaky layers of a Millefeuille Alle Fragole . Spanakopita pie. And…
Timmins, Canada – Bouncin’ in the Bearskin!
On the start of our journey to British Columbia, Michael and I flew from Timmins to Sudbury, Sudbury to Toronto. From Timmons to Sudbury, we flew with Bearskin Airlines! I kept calling them Bearclaw! Bearskin Airlines The boarding passes are written in English, French and Cree. In the airport restaurant I bought a butter…
Kapuskasing, Ontario – Keeping Kool in the Kap!
Michael and I returned to Kapuskasing for one more evening with his brother Joel and sister-in-law Dana, but Dana was visiting with her mom and brother in Calgary, Alberta. We enjoyed an evening that started with playing snooker! I had a craving for butter tarts, so I decided to bike into town! Michael joined me…
Millbrook, Ontario – Pretty Pedicure & Puffy Pastry!
On our way to Mississauga, we had a stop in Millbrook. While Michael took care of family business at the small government office, I walked the village! I stopped for a pedicare at Nancy’s Oasis Boutique! Nancy is from Millbrook and has owned the shop for 16 years (I think?). This is one of my…