mac·a·ron noun: a small round cake with a meringue-like consistency, made with egg whites, sugar, and powdered almonds and consisting of two halves sandwiching a creamy filling. OLLIA MACARONS & TEA When it comes to the elusive french macaron, the popular Calgary based confectionery, Ollia Macarons & Tea, is a master. A dynamic French-Canadian duo, […]
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Elevating Expectation: A Stay at the Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
“At Marriott Hotels, everything we do is guided by the principle that travel expands the mind and triggers creative thinking.” -Marriott Hotels- With Rocky Mountain views, a winding river valley and a 191 meter tower from which to observe it all, Calgary, Alberta is a city that embodies everything it is to be Canadian. Home to […]
Back to Basics: A Calgary Farmer’s Market Food Tour
“People who love to eat are always the best people.” -Julia Child- If you ask me to list my favorite things in life, food ranks somewhere between my family, travel and a decently priced bottle of Moscato. For me, food is so much more than the smell of fresh basil, the taste of a rich rose sauce or the appeal of a […]
A Year in Review: The Captured Moments of 2016
“Tomorrow, is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one.” -Brad Paisley- Another year come and gone. The last day of 2016 has arrived, and it is a day I cherish. Not because of a party, we never did commit to any of the invites. Not because of needing to […]
Lions and Tigers and Towers, Oh My! Spending a Weekend in Calgary, Alberta
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” -Tommy Douglas- HELLO WORLD, MEET CALGARY… As a family from the Edmonton area, we enjoy the fun rivalry between our cities; Eskimos vs. Stampeders, Oilers vs. Flames, but when it comes down to it, we absolutely love […]