Carole’s Lists: Best Spots to Buy…

I love being a Yellow Pages for people looking for something be it greeting cards, a place to stay in New Brunswick, a good agent in New York, a good caterer or a tour guide in Morocco. I LOVE having people contact me!  With small businesses having taken such a hit these past few years […]

Aunt Grace’s Sweet Potato Casserole

For over 30 years old neighbours from Katimavik’s Forbes Ave have gathered together for annual car rallies, Halloween parties and potluck dinners. That was just one of the reasons why we loved bringing our children up in that area. Old neighbours have remained close friends many years after having moved apart from each other. In […]

Carole’s Lists: Favourite Shows to Watch Tonight

Welcome to my cozy corner of the internet! Today, I’m excited to share my current favorite TV shows and movies, carefully curated for those moments when you want to unwind with your significant other or just indulge in some wind down time by yourself. We all need that perfect mix, right? Please…feel free to share […]

Chickpea, Quinoa & Kale Salad

What do a cello and quinoa have in common? Both were what made a Sunday afternoon recently a real treat when my cousin-in-law, Lois, invited me to lunch and then to the National Gallery of Canada to see an amazing performance celebrating the new Jean Paul Riopelle exhibit. Performing a contemporary dance with the choreography […]

New Find: Brassica Restaurant in Westboro

My stomach thanked me profusely recently holding our Tasting Ottawa group at the amazing Brassica Restaurant in Westboro. The goal of the group is 3-fold: Have an incredible meal & great conversations with really nice people who all enjoy great food (with new people joining all the time!) Introduce friends/clients to a restaurant & dishes […]

4 Spots to Find the Best Local Produce – Year Round

Well…. we have had our first snow here in Ottawa… and most vegetable stands are closed. So NOW where do we get our produce? During the Fall & Winter season you can still purchase veggies (AND meat, fruit and other goodies)  at the 2 spots below. We would LOVE to have you share additional winter […]