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Eat what you find

Eat what you find. In Canadian urban cities this is a strange notion. In many parts of Canada, including parts of Newfoundland, this idea is ingrained. I have spent my life walking into grocery stores and buying whatever I want or need. I never gave it much thought and it was rare that I couldn’t…

Treasure at the top

I love hunting for treasures. I think it’s why I love consignment, thrift, and antique shops. I have found amazing treasures in these cluttered, disorganized, and often not terribly clean places. What I didn’t expect was to find treasure at the top of a mountain. A few weeks ago I went hiking again. We chose…

Treasure at the top

A Grizzly Fondue

What matters to you in a restaurant? Obviously, the food. I mean that’s why you’re there, right? But there are other contributing factors – factors that can sway your decision and lead you to eat a crappy food in a room that looks beautiful, or sit in a dive and eat the best meal of…

A Grizzly Fondue

The Minimalist Pantry – Cooking in Calgary

Adventure is exciting. You see and do new things, meet new people, and see a new part of the world. While all of that is awesome, there are also anxieties, things you worry about, and fears. Currently I am working in Calgary. I will be here for 3 months. I had a great opportunity to…