Mr. C knew exactly how to make my birthday special and that was by treating to me to one of the top steakhouses in Toronto – Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse! Ever since this top-notch restaurant was introduced to us by our friend, Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse has become a part of my restaurant wishlist. Restaurant wishlist, meaning, all of the restaurants I would love to […]
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Amazing Salmons Fight Their Way Up the River of Port Hope for the Annual Salmon Run
Fall has arrived and the annual salmon run has begun! At Port Hope, Ontario, we witnessed the incredible survival instinct of salmons. Every fall, salmons migrate to the upper part of the river to spawn their eggs. Imagine large salmons jumping a fish ladder and swimming against the strong current just to spawn their eggs! When we […]
Meteor Shower Adventure (Escaping the City Lights)
I am happy to tell you that I was able to cross off another awesome item in my bucket list – witnessing a meteor shower! We made a lot of preparations to achieve this bucket list item and I am glad we did. It is an unforgettable experience unlike any other. ♥ Read our exciting late night adventure/road […]
All Things Lovely at the Terre Bleu Lavender Farm
If you love all things pretty and dainty or you know someone who does (girlfriend or wife), take a quick trip to a lavender farm. Luckily for us, there is one close to Toronto called Terre Bleu Lavender Farm. We drove there last weekend and it was a lovely experience. ♥ With lavenders in full bloom, Terre Bleu Lavender Farm makes the […]
When in Toronto: The Captain’s Boil (Boil-in-a-Bag Cajun/Asian Seafood)
If you’re in Toronto and you’re craving for a delicious, messy kind of seafood dining experience, then you need to try The Captain’s Boil! There are several seafood restaurants in Toronto but this one is our favorite. Their boil-in-a-bag Cajun/Asian seafood is unique. Its flavorful sauce, reasonable price (for seafood) and large amount of fresh seafood keep us coming back to this restaurant. ♥ I love […]
Appreciating Wine: Winery Tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake
If you have an acquired taste for wine, I admire you! Learning to appreciate wine has always been one of my goals. So, when our friends invited us to go on a roadtrip for a Winery Tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake, I immediately thought that this might be the perfect, fun way of learning to appreciate wine! Winery Tour at Niagara-on-the-Lake There are […]
Pillow Fight in Toronto!
I’ve got amusing news for you! There’s an International Pillow Fight Day and it’s being celebrated in cities around the world including Toronto. Fun, right?! Every first weekend of April, locals and tourists bring their pillows to participate in the International Pillow Fight Day. This year, it was celebrated at Nathan Phillips Square. The moment the clock […]
Old Firehall Confectionery: Ultimate Chocolate Desserts Store
Hey chocolate lovers and sweet tooths! We found the ULTIMATE chocolate desserts store in Unionville, Ontario. Old Firehall Confectionery makes old fashioned, handmade chocolates and sweets. As soon as we entered the store, we were greeted by candied apples, truffles, ice cream, and piles of candies.♥ For anyone with a sweet tooth, this ultimate chocolate desserts store would certainly feel like your favorite holiday in […]
Deer Garden: Our Go-To Noodle Place
Location: Richmond Hill, Ontario Even a snow storm has a bright side. For others, it could be skiing or snowboarding. For us, it’s a perfect excuse to eat our favorite noodle soup! We might have a change of heart once we learn how to ski/snowboard. Might. 🙂 One thing we love about Deer Garden is how we […]
‘Sweet Jesus’ – Toronto’s Hyped Ice Cream Parlor
Location: Toronto, Canada In my recent post, I mentioned that we stayed at Downtown Toronto last weekend. We were having dinner with our friends at the La Carnita restaurant when ‘Sweet Jesus’ first had our curiosity. It’s a very small store in John St. so you wouldn’t see it right away. In fact, if we weren’t inside La Carnita, we […]