My Auntie Laima (my mom’s sister) and Uncle Meinhard drove all the way to the east coast to bring me a fancy sewing machine and show me how to use it. She also helped me use this machine to teach me the basics of sewing. While they were here, we went on a few foodie […]
Baby Shower at Sweet Hereafter
Restaurant Review: Indochine Banh Mi, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Indochine Banh Mi is located at 1551 South Park Street in downtown Halifax and I seemed to be the only person who had never been. So we had to remedy that over the weekend! “Indochine’s menu provides a unique fusion of Asian-inspired flavours that will satisfy the palates of ethnic food lovers, vegetarians and those seeking […]
Koo-E Nami Royale, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Koo-E Nami Royale is a Korean restaurant located on 1535 Dresden Row, just past Cora’s. We still do not have any snow (miracle!) so when the guys got together for D&D the ladies took the opportunity to go out for lunch. The place is spacious, warm and quite beautiful. It has a seating capacity of over […]
In Recovery Mode from Summersonic 2012
Yesterday Reg and I went to Summersonic 2012. It was an all-day fest of punk music. We planted ourselves on the hill, had cushions and rain gear (thank goodness for rain ponchos!). It rained on us quite a bit. That combined with my fibromyalgia… Let’s just say it was the ultimate test in endurance for […]
Staycation Wrap Up
Foodie Tour of Downtown Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Foggy Goggle Me and three other fabulous foodies spent yesterday exploring downtown via food. Thanks to my friend Emily who knows downtown Halifax like the back of her hand, we got to try all sorts of goodies. We began at the relaxed and funky restaurant the Foggy Goggle on Argyle Street. Relaxed and funky […]