Summer is the perfect time of year for salads made with produce from your own garden or from a farmers market near you. Here’s a simple Caprese Salad recipe that will knock your socks off. Warning – this should only be made with the freshest possible ingredients! Inspired by a trip to Kauai, this Caprese…
The Calgary Stampede has been dubbed the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. It’s an annual 10 day event, since 1912, that includes a rodeo, a parade, midway, stage shows, concerts, agricultural competitions and a whole lot more. It attracts over a million visitors per year and a great time to visit the city. All of…
*** We are heartbroken about the recent devastation caused by the wild fires. Over the years we have spent many hours in Lahaina, the memories will always hold a special place in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Maui. Please support if you can. *** Known mostly for its pies,…
During our visit to the Hawaii’s Big Island, we fell in love with Waialea Beach. Locals know it as Beach 69 because of the number 69 utility pole that is close to the parking lot for this beach. Waialea Beach is amazingly beautiful. It is quiet, lots of shade, and close facilities. We visited in February, so the high surf warnings everyday and it…
We do spend a fair bit of time traveling or planning our next trip but we haven’t spent much time exploring our own province of Alberta. In late spring we decided to hit the road for a day trip south of Calgary. We had a goal of checking out Westwood in Black Diamond for lunch. We had…
