by Hannah | Oct 19, 2013 | From Hannah, Markets & Food Stores, Travel
When I was 21 I moved to Melbourne, Australia. I had two bags, no job and nowhere to live. It was my big, bold thing. I needed to do something brave at the time, to prove to myself I wasn’t meek or incapable of being independent. I’d finished University,...
by Ria Voros | Sep 15, 2013 | Food, How She (or he) Does It, Interviews, Markets & Food Stores
Another installment of our How They Do It series! This time we’re getting into the kitchen with a real live chef. Ryan Zuvich owns and operates Hilltop Bistro in Nanaimo, BC, but DH and I first met him when Ryan was opening his first successful venture in our...
by Ria Voros | Aug 7, 2013 | From Ria, Markets & Food Stores, Travel, Writing
I love a good bit of research. I’m a geek–it comes naturally. Much of the time I rely on the old interweb, but that’s often not enough. Like that novel idea set in Bali and requiring intimate knowledge of the beaches, cuisine and how it feels to be a...
by Ria Voros | Apr 24, 2013 | Food, From Ria, Markets & Food Stores, Writing
I’ve just gotten back from a mini road trip. DH went into the backcountry with a ski buddy and Little e and I took a drive to Victoria to visit friends. Given the horrific events in the news over the past week, I thought it would be good to do something...
by Hannah | Apr 1, 2013 | Food, From Hannah, Markets & Food Stores
This Easter is B1’s very first. Comparatively B2 is a veteran, two whole Easter experiences under her belt. But they’re both young enough to create new rituals and family traditions. How do we celebrate this time? What are the things we will do each year?...
by Ria Voros | Mar 27, 2013 | Food, From Ria, Markets & Food Stores
Oh, you tease. Go on and taunt me with macarons. See if I don’t return the favour with something equally delectible… But actually, your post inspired me to look around for a new eatery to discover. We have our faves around here: Japanese Izakaya,...
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