Christmas Pudding

Christmas Pudding

Eat, drink and be merry! That’s a great practise to follow all year round. At Christmas time, it’s even more meaningful. I am a true Royalist and love any view into their lives outside of the public. Over the years, royal chefs have shared some favourites to give us...
The Colour of Travel

The Colour of Travel

Maybe this isn’t a fashion topic in the truest sense but I am going with fashion for my home.  What I am missing now, during COVID-19,  is the colour I see when I travel. Whether or not you realize it, colour is a huge part of our psychological makeup. We have...
Tiyi By Design

Tiyi By Design

What a better place to spend the Christmas holidays than in Barbados. Staying near Mullins Beach in a vacation rental; we had everything we needed to enjoy ourselves. The opportunity to indulge in delicious fare from street food to fine dining. We rented a car for our...
Travelling During COVID*

Travelling During COVID*

While the Government of Canada continues to recommend Canadians avoid non-essential international travel, many Canadians are contemplating getaways to nearby provinces and exploring our own backyard.  I was really excited to experience my first flight since February...
Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza

Margherita Pizza | Recipe from Relais Borgo Santo Pietro, Tuscany   I have been fortunate to participate in cooking classes right in Italy where I learned that the success of a pizza lies in the art of stretching the dough. First, you have manipulate the dough using...