Holiday Baking
During the holiday break, I spent time baking all sorts of treats — sourdough turkey, candy canes, and Christmas trees, classic French custard canelés, and a homemade apple tart. Every moment spent baking fills me with a deep sense of happiness and calm. The only downside is the never-ending pile of dishes afterward.
A Flamenco Celebration
This is my second year participating in the Student Showcase and Flamenco Event with Osende Dance Arts. We had a special guest dancer, musicians, and singers, and even invited the audience to join in a flashmob. It was so much fun, and I was thrilled to celebrate together with everyone!
36 CBG Band Holiday Concert
I thought I was done with this Christmas concert, but here I am again with the 36 Canadian Brigade Group Band’s annual holiday performance. Since I extended my military service, it looks like I’ll be appearing a few more times. This year, I found myself taking on a new challenge: learning to play the Irish […]
Windsor Christmas Market
I had the pleasure of performing Christmas carols at Windsor’s very first Christmas Market, where downtown streets were lined with festive vendors, live holiday music filled the air, and a magical parade of illuminated woodland animals. The Makers Community and Mermaid Theatre brought this unique celebration to life, and the atmosphere was so vibrant that […]
Bringing Home the Perfect Christmas Trees
This year, we went out once again to cut down our Christmas tree—a tradition that’s quickly becoming a cherished annual event. At the U-Cut tree farm, the trees seemed to have grown especially well this season, and we managed to find a beautifully plump one. Even though a chainsaw could have made quick work of […]
Victorian Christmas
I performed Christmas carols at the Victorian Christmas event held at the Halifax Citadel.A “Victorian Christmas” recreates the way Christmas was celebrated in 19th-century Britain during the reign of Queen Victoria—families gathering together, decorating trees, and enjoying songs and games. It’s all about capturing that warm, nostalgic holiday spirit.
Freshly Baked Sourdough for Our Wonderful Guests
Today, we welcomed a guest staying with us for the third time, and starting today, another guest will be staying for 10 days! I treated them with freshly baked sourdough bread—so glad it turned out beautifully 💕In the evening, I also tried baking a rye sourdough. It came out wonderfully fragrant, with that simple, rustic […]
Through Music, We Remember
Today was Remembrance Day in Canada—a solemn occasion to honor the soldiers who gave their lives in war and to express our gratitude for peace. Our band had the privilege of participating through music. I had worried it might rain, but the chilly air was actually refreshing, adding to the solemn atmosphere. It was a […]