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4 Fantastic West Kelowna Wineries to Visit + A Cider tasting too
Did you know that there are over 180 vineyards in the Okanagan Valley. You might be surprised at that number. I sure was! I had no idea there were so many until I started reading up on the area. What makes this part of the world so appealing to wine makers? The reason is this: unique climate and geological conditions make this region ideal for grape growing and high quality wine making. The best news, for wine lovers like myself, is that where there are so many vineyards, there’s sure to be a lot of wine tastings experiences offered. And there sure are! But how does one decide where to…
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Winter Trip to Edmonton ~ A Travel Guide
Edmonton in winter? Really? I hear you, it’s probably not at the top of your bucket list. It certainly wasn’t on mine. But when the opportunity arises to travel I run with it, and that’s how I ended up in Edmonton on a chilly, but sunny winter day. It wasn’t my first time in Edmonton mind you. I had visited several times before, but on those occasions my purpose was solely to spend time at West Edmonton Mall, which is in a world of its own and therefore doesn’t really count. LOL On another short visit, also in winter, I made it to the city centre, but truthfully it left…
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Easy Instant Pot Shredded Chicken for Tacos + Fajitas + Wraps
Taco Shells Stand
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The Resort Town of Grado, Italy~A Travel Guide
Isola del Sole…. That’s what the Italians call this charming little corner in the north part of the country. It means Island of the sun and it suits Grado perfectly. While it might not be a place you’ve ever heard of, Grado is actually a well known tourist destination for Italians and a popular beach vacation for the Austrians. When I was a child living in Italy, we came here often, to visit family, go out for lunch, or simply enjoy a day at the beach. Grado Pineta was our preferred spot, as it was free to enter, not as busy as the main beach, and it offered plenty of…
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The “Real” Jennifer Aniston “Friends Salad”
I hate to break it to you, but…. It turns out that the famous “Friends” salad which has been making its rounds on the internet for the last couple of years, is not exactly the salad that the girls were lunching on daily, on the set of friends. What?? Like what??? Hmmmm….. Ok, I’m not really that surprised, but I wanted to believe, didn’t you? LOL Upon further investigation, it doesn’t appear that there was actually any footage or proof of Jennifer telling us that this was indeed “The Salad”. So, how did the Fake Friends Salad even come about? I have no idea. However I will tell you that…
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Instant Pot Loaded Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Ok friends this is a delicious soup. You’ve got to try it! I’ve been wanting to make this type of recipe in the Instant Pot for a long time. What was holding me back you ask? Well have you seen the ridiculous price of cauliflower lately?? I just could not justify it. But finally last week a sale…. And I bought the most beautiful, big cauliflower. EVER. When you’re adulting and trying to survive in this crazy economy, it’s the strangest things that get us most excited dont you find? LOL Well, anyways, I knew immediately what I was going to make with it. A Loaded Cauliflower Soup of course!!…
