The iconic Eiffel Tower and rectangular sculpted trees Gorgeous flower display Dinner! Yes, that is a baguette (made of the dreaded wheat) and *gasp* also a camembert (goat’s milk though!) and some antioxidant-rich red wine. These are a few things I routinely avoid consuming, but I have to say, the food you buy in Paris is vastly superior to most …
Scientific Proof – The Key to Longevity
In a nutshell, the way to longevity is to eat little, less often and exercise. No huge shock here, other than going against the canonical “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” advice usually dispensed by nutritionists. The somewhat surprising part of this article was the advice to NOT eat 6 times per day, but to stretch out …
What happens in Paris, stays in Paris – Part One
Pistachio, vanilla, caramel with sea salt and dark chocolate macarons from Laduree Okay, I know, this is not health food by any stretch of the imagination. Macarons are a sugary delicacy made from egg whites and ground almonds and are found even in McDonald’s in Paris! During my travels, I try to stick to wise choices when it comes to …
Greetings from Paris!
Rooftop of Galeries Lafayette Have you ever seen a store this gorgeous? I am not too good at staying in touch while I am traveling, since I usually fall exhausted into bed after running around (until my feet can’t take it any more) for the entire day. Before catching the Eurostar to Paris, we spent some time in Britain (driving …
M.A.K.E. Matthew Kenney Cuisine – Santa Monica Raw Food Restaurant for Dessert!
M.A.K.E. Restaurant in Sant Monica Matthew Kenney (formerly of Pure Food and Wine) has founded a raw cooking school and restaurant in Santa Monica, California. Not too long ago, I was seriously considering attending this school for raw chef training. The location is a bit hard to find, since it is on the top floor of a shopping centre in …
Don’t Hate Me Toronto Peeps!
At the end of Route 66 – Santa Monica Pier Greetings from sunny California – well, actually we had torrential rain the first week I was here and I had to wear my down coat. Now it is quite pleasant, although not scorching hot and I am joyfully replenishing my Vitamin D stores. I am especially grateful to be here …
California Here I Come!
Yes, that snow drift is taller than me! Okay, I officially can’t take it any more! This has been the longest, coldest, most miserable winter in decades here in Toronto. The photo above (at our cottage north of the city) was taken a couple of weeks after we had already had the driveway completely cleared. I can’t imagine how high …
Your Bucket List – What Have You Done?
Just because I love these colourful birds This was kind of fun, although some of the things on this list I would never want to do in a million years! The instructions are to BOLD the ones you have done. I got it here if you would like to give this a go! 1. Started your own blog (clearly…several, actually) 2. …
My Top Dozen Health Living Tips for 2014!
Apple 6×8 oil on panel – done with palette knife Make over your life with these suggestions for your best year ever! 1. Try a 3-week detox! Get the stimulants, depressants, gunk and potential allergens out of your diet, including: gluten, dairy, sugar, coffee, alcohol, trans-fatty acids, unfermented soy and corn – then pay attention to how you feel when you …