Thanksgiving in Canada happens in mid-October, and this year our aunt invited us to spend it with her in Lake Placid, site of the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics (and also that movie about the giant crocodile). We stayed in the Presidential Suite of a sprawling log cabin lodge in Lake Placid. The four bedrooms […]
Month: October 2015
Last Minute DIY Halloween Costume: Raccoon
This cute little raccoon Halloween costume consists of of a mask and a plush tail. It could outfit both adults and children, or a whole raccoon family if desired. Luckily, it’s super quick and can be made in less than an hour if you’re short on time. Wear it with black and grey clothing, especially […]
Canadian Design: KOLLONTAÏ Clothing
Kollontaï is a clothing line I stumbled upon while visiting Old Montreal earlier this summer. I was happy to discover that Kollontaï is a Canadian fashion line that is completely produced in Montreal. As you may have noticed, Meinihilde and I seem to love all of the clothes that come out of Quebec, like we gushed about here and here.
Ratatouille with Roasted Potatoes
I have to admit that Donatello and I watched the movie Ratatouille before I made this. Right afterwards, I looked in my refrigerator and found all the beautiful fresh veggies from Meinhilde’s weekly market that were perfect for this dish. I decided on a more rustic presentation than in the movie and added a couple of additions. […]
The Year in Books: October with A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson chronicles the author’s attempt to hike the Appalachian Trail, starting off in Georgia on March 9. The Appalachain Trail runs more than 2,100 miles across 14 states, from Georgia in the south to Maine in the northeast. Before attempting the trail, Bryson does some […]