Things I am loving: faux-Starbucks treats on the cheap

The other day I was strolling by Starbucks and I treated myself to a frothy iced coffee beverage. I was happy with my purchase for about 10 seconds. It tasted fine, but the price tag left a bitter taste in my mouth. The plastic cup and straw I brought home to recycle didn't make me any happier … Continue reading →

Coffee date at the Scone Witch

Mark and I went for a quick cross-country ski this morning. Given the sub-arctic temperatures we had in Ottawa at Christmas and the usual freeze-thaw-freeze cycles, this represented his first outing on skis this year and only my second. Our destination: Pine Grove Trail. It's an NCC trail in … Continue reading →

Brewing cappuccinos like a BOSS

Our espresso machine was given to us as a gift from my inlaws and for many years, it was truly the gift that kept on giving. Sadly, it was beginning to show its age and was dying a slow death. It was time for a replacement unit so we started to research a new one. Coffee making is a science. I'm … Continue reading →

(Another) Road trip to Almonte

I've written about Almonte before, and I'm already looking forward to going back. This place is a MAGNET for me, for lots of reasons. There is a lot to love here. Shall I count the ways? It's a relatively short drive there is fabulous shopping ... and history and it's very scenic. Now … Continue reading →

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I'm reviving a forgotten summertime treat for parents over at the UsedEverywhere blog today. Check it … Continue reading →

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Things I am loving: faux-Starbucks treats on the cheap

Coffee date at the Scone Witch

Brewing cappuccinos like a BOSS

(Another) Road trip to Almonte

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