Spring Breezes and Scenic Rides
On a warm Monday with a clear blue sky, I finished my work and set off on my bike in the afternoon. I headed to McDonald Sports Park, just 3.6 km away from home. As I rode through the trail, I reached a beautiful lake nearby. The round trip was a leisurely 7 km ride. […]
Happy Easter
I spent a lively Easter Sunday with my friend’s family, enjoying a festive dinner and lots of fun with the kids. As a little gift, I made bunny-shaped cream puffs filled with custard and whipped cream. The ears and tail got a bit too crispy, but I think they still look pretty bunny-like!
A Gluten-Free Sourdough Journey
After a few attempts, I finally baked a gluten-free sourdough loaf that turned out beautifully—soft even the next day and wonderfully fragrant. My second attempt, a gluten-free walnut sourdough, was rich in aroma and delicious fresh out of the oven. Even Sam had a bite and said, “Wow, this is gluten-free? It’s just as good […]
Spring is here
The air is still cold, yet I can hear the whispers of spring. In the dim light of early morning, the once-frozen water begins to thaw, only to form a delicate layer of ice again—thin, fragile, and breaking apart with a soft, crisp sound. The daffodil bulbs I buried before winter have not all fallen […]
Sushi rolls for Hinamatsuri
Hinamatsuri, or Girls’ Day, is a traditional Japanese festival celebrated on March 3rd. It is a day to wish for the health and happiness of girls. Families display dolls and prepare special foods and sweets. Common dishes include sushi and sweet sake. The festival also signifies the arrival of spring.
Emera Oval Skating
I had my first skate at the Emera Oval, a year-round outdoor facility on the Halifax Common. In winter, it transforms into the largest outdoor, artificially refrigerated ice surface. This season, I had only stepped onto the frozen Lake William for a brief glide, so this was my first time skating such a long distance. […]
Skating on the Lake William
Wow, even our big lake, Lake William was almost completely frozen! My friend did cross-country skiing! So, Sam suddenly started clearing the snow to make a skating rink. I gave it a try, but the surface was so rough that I could barely glide. Then, I heard the ice cracking beneath me and bolted off […]