The trees are beginning to change colors, signaling the arrival of autumn. It was a calm and warm day, though the water was cold. We decided to check if we could paddle under the bridge at the edge of William Lake to reach the neighboring lake. As we approached the bridge, we found the water […]
As the leaves of the trees begin to don their autumn colors, storefronts burst with a dazzling array of chrysanthemums. In Japan, the ninth day of the ninth month is celebrated as the Chrysanthemum Festival, with this stunning flower serving as the emblem of the Emperor and the Imperial Family. While Japan is renowned for […]
As the days grow cooler and the nights crisp, it’s clear that summer is coming to an end. With winter approaching, Sam is gearing up for a new project. He’s got a cozy plan—roasting marshmallows under the chilly night sky, turning the cold into a warm, sweet adventure.
Our backyard hill is brimming with wild blackberry bushes, and the end of summer, we harvest as many of the tiny gems as we can. While they may be small and full of seeds, there’s something special about turning them into a homemade pie. This year, I decided to mix things up and baked a […]
Perfect day for Bike ride to the Portobello Trailhead. It was nice that there was little traffic today because one end of the Waverley road is closed for bridge construction and only locals are driving. Portobello Trailhead is one of my favourite trail near our place. Because of the bridge construction, Even though the Portobello […]
During the summer, I participated in several intensive flamenco workshops by Maria Osende, each lasting two or three days, whenever my schedule allowed. The final three-day session focused on Bulerías, a challenging dance style. Over the course of those three days, we immersed ourselves in the music, rhythm, palmas, and footwork, culminating in the choreography […]
In Nova Scotia, the only Japanese hairstylist, Hitomi, gave me an incredibly cute makeover. With delicate highlights and a super stylish short cut, my previously dry hair now has a stunning shine. It’s so easy to style on my own too. I almost don’t want to share her secret because she’s so popular, but I […]
During the busy summer days, I found joy in spending time making homemade desserts. I made a rhubarb tart using rhubarb from our house and raspberries from our neighbor. The tart was layered with rhubarb jam, almond cream, fresh rhubarb, raspberries, and a crumble topping. Additionally, I made homemade pudding with perfectly browned and aromatic […]
