I don’t bake sourdough bread every day, so I keep my starter in the fridge and feed it regularly to keep it alive. I try to feed it in a way that doesn’t create too much discard, but whenever I bake bread, there’s always a bit left over. So, I started experimenting with different recipes […]
I first discovered sourdough bread when I visited an old friend who had moved to New Brunswick. She served me her homemade sourdough bread, and it was absolutely delicious. I was so impressed that she kindly shared some of her sourdough starter with me. At that time, I didn’t know much about how to take […]
Every now and then, I get the sudden urge to bake. I imagine the smiles of those who will enjoy the treats, and with that thought in mind, I pour my heart into each creation. Wild blueberries from Nova Scotia are known for their tiny size and intense sweetness. While the frozen kind is easy […]
Tried stand-up paddleboarding for the first time today. The waves made it tricky to stand, but Sam made it look effortless—he even managed a jump! What I love about SUP is how versatile it is: you can sit, stand, kneel, lie down, and change up your pose whenever you like. Lying on my back, gazing […]
A day off. After a string of consecutive music gigs finally came to a pause, a quiet moment at last arrived. Before I knew it, the neighborhood had already begun to take on the subtle hues of autumn. I had planned to run for an hour today, but just 30 minutes in, a sharp pain […]
On the afternoon of August 9, I performed at a ceremony held at the Aviation Museum located within the Canadian Air Force base where my regular gym is. The ceremony honored a pioneer of Canadian naval aviation who also made significant contributions to Canada’s aerospace industry.
On August 9, in Halifax, Canada, I performed at the naming ceremony of the new ship, HMCS Robert Hampton Gray.Lieutenant Gray is known for sinking a Japanese warship during the war, and there is a memorial dedicated to him in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. This memorial stands as a symbol of remembering the tragedies of war […]
Every year on the first Monday of August, communities across Nova Scotia come together to celebrate Natal Day, a spirited holiday marking the “birth” of the province. The word “Natal” means “birth,” and this holiday originally began in 1895, when the cities of Halifax and Dartmouth organized a joint celebration—initially to mark the arrival of […]
Every summer, the charming town of Windsor, Nova Scotia comes alive with colour, music, and community spirit during the Avon River Days Grand Street Parade. As the highlight of the Avon River Days festival, the parade winds through the historic streets of Windsor, drawing families, visitors, and locals alike to celebrate the region’s vibrant culture […]
