The strong summer sun gives us the perfect excuse to wear a beautiful hat! Of course the main purpose is to protect our delicate skin from those harsh rays, but it’s also just fun to play around with another accessory . These pretty ones would be ideal for an afternoon picnic! Clockwise from top left: Tilley’s Raffia is simple, versatile, […]
The Best Avocado Salad
This is one of the simplest and most striking of all salads. I first tasted it in Cartagena, Colombia, where Donatello and I were invited to a friend’s house for lunch. It was a hot, sticky day and not one that anyone would want to spend hours cooking in the kitchen. The key to this avocado […]
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DIY: Making a Simple Room Deodorizer
I have a small apartment with a few windows, but it sometimes gets stuffy (especially if I’m not there all day). I created this low cost and simple deodorizer that you can use to freshen a room (or a mattress after a long winter). What You Need 1 small glass jar 1/2 cup baking […]
Montreal Eats: Brunch at Park
Our brother Karlos first heard of Park Restaurant on Munchies’ Hangover Cures. The episode was about Chefs Matty Matheson and Antonio Park drinking too much and then attempting to cook hangover food the next morning. This show is funny and a bit disturbing in places, especially anything involving Matty. What really stood out though, is that despite Antonio being in visible […]
The Year in Books: July
Here is what I am planning to start reading in July: How a Second Grader Beats Wall Street: Golden Rules Any Investor Can Learn by Allan S. Roth. Look at Circle of Pine Tree‘s whole list of books for July! I got really into personal finance and investing a few years ago. I’ve plowed through most […]