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Cool Green

Sunday, May 3, 2009

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No more cozying up on the couch, hiding under a blanket, and sipping tea as the cold wind blows.  Nope!  Instead, the sunshine and warm temperatures are calling us to forgo our overcoats, to forget winter, and to linger longer on patios all around town. Patios other than mine, that is.  Despite my deep affection [...]

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cupcake camp comes to Ottawa

Thursday, February 26, 2009

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The other day, I was asked about where I hear about what is going on around town…. Sometimes, I read about events and happenings online or in the newspaper, and sometimes I deliberately go looking for something new and different to take me outside my comfort zone.  I have even ventured into the realm of social [...]

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Wine Tasting Before & After

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

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Thanks to the very good folks at Groovy Grapes, I had the pleasure of attending the Wines of Ontario Ottawa Winter Wine Fair this past Wednesday evening.  Put on by the Wine Council of Ontario in partnership with 31 producers from the wine producing regions, this tasting opportunity was one of several Winterlude food & [...]

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Wakefield Detour…Getting out to Stretch

Monday, February 2, 2009

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This past Saturday evening, the fella and I took a bit of a weekend detour away from the ordinary.  Packing just enough for an overnight stay, we drove over the bridge and out to the lovely town of Wakefield, Quebec for a mid-winter escape. Starting with a delicious dinner at the ever-popular Chez Eric, we then [...]

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Blogging Ottawa: Seasons Greetings!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

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Its been awhile since my last roundup of Ottawa blogger news, but now seems as good a time as any.  Here are the latest and greatest updates for this holiday season… The experts at Westboro’s “premiere treat boutique” The Candy Store have been providing readers of their blog a real education in the world of fancy [...]

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Ottawa’s Best: X-Press Readers Vote

Saturday, November 22, 2008

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Last week, results of the ever popular Ottawa X-Press Best of Ottawa 2008 Readers Poll were published.  Apparently, almost 90, 000 online votes in four areas including Food & Drink, Arts & Culture, Around Town and Local Lore were cast. In addition to the declared winners, several honourable mentions for each category were also determined.  You can [...]

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