Hey friends!!
I decided to do another video! I've become a bit obsessed with filming myself...that sounds super vain...not in that way. I may like the sound of my own voice better lol
Either way, I was so inspired to tell you my story of why and how I moved to London and hoped to inspire you who are thinking about moving somewhere to take the risk and go for it.
Thanks for watching. Let me know if you are thinking of moving, or have moved. Would love for you to share your experiences.
Hope you've been inspired today!
Tuesday, June 18, 2013
Monday, June 17, 2013
Wanderlust Tag!
Hello Friends!!
I decided to film my first Youtube video.
Its called the Wanderlust Tag, all about one of my passions....Travel.
Would love to see some of your responses, video or written.
These are the questions:
The Questions:
1. Your most treasured passport stamp?
2. Can you recite your passport # from memory if asked? (Y/N, don't give out your info online please!)
3. Preferred method of travel; planes, trains or automobiles?
4. Top 3 travel items?
5. Hostel or hotel?
6. Are you a repeat visitor or do you explore new places?
7. Do you read up on your destination (culture,history,safety) or do you wing it?
8. Favorite travel website?
9. Where would you recommend a friend to visit? Name city & why.
10, You're leaving tomorrow, money is no option, where are you going?
I decided to film my first Youtube video.
Its called the Wanderlust Tag, all about one of my passions....Travel.
Would love to see some of your responses, video or written.
These are the questions:
The Questions:
1. Your most treasured passport stamp?
2. Can you recite your passport # from memory if asked? (Y/N, don't give out your info online please!)
3. Preferred method of travel; planes, trains or automobiles?
4. Top 3 travel items?
5. Hostel or hotel?
6. Are you a repeat visitor or do you explore new places?
7. Do you read up on your destination (culture,history,safety) or do you wing it?
8. Favorite travel website?
9. Where would you recommend a friend to visit? Name city & why.
10, You're leaving tomorrow, money is no option, where are you going?
Monday, June 10, 2013
Thursday, June 6, 2013
A meal above the clouds
Hello friends!
A week ago my fiance and I celebrated my birthday and lets just say it was celebrated in style.
As he is new to this amazing city, he wanted to see it from the top, so he booked us into the 360 Restaurant in the CN Tower.
The restaurant is located just above the first observation deck and glass floor of the tower.
It sits at 351 meters (1151 ft.) high and rotates at a super slow pace so that you are able to get a 360 view of magical Toronto while you wine and dine.
Apparently it is most well known for its wine cellar "cellar in the sky" as it is the highest wine cellar in the world. According to the website it is "Created to resemble a typical underground wine cellar, ours features precision climate and humidity controls, redwood racks, double cherry doors, a 9,000 bottle storage capacity and a tasting table. 360features an award-winning wine selection of over 550 international and Canadian wines. "
Once you arrive to the entrance of the Tower you are ushered through a maze of hallways and made to go through the weirdest security entrance ever (you stand in the middle and air is blown at you from top to bottom). Than just before you get to the elevator that brings you up, they take a souvenir picture. We decided to forgo purchasing this as we believed it was a bit pricey. Also they print it out before you purchase and bring it up to your table while you eat and we both thought that was a huge waste of paper and not too friendly for the environment.
After your picture is taken you go up an extremely fast elevator that makes your ears pop and you get a glimpse of the view from its glass interior.
When at the restaurant you are asked to wait to be seated. We were lucky as we had quite a large booth all to ourselves.
The menu is extensive, especially the wine menu. Because we did not know what we really wanted, we opted for their second option set dinner menu.
PEPPER SEARED ALBACORE TUNA
DARK CHOCOLATE TOWER WITH SUMMER BERRIES
And that is exactly what we did!
A week ago my fiance and I celebrated my birthday and lets just say it was celebrated in style.
As he is new to this amazing city, he wanted to see it from the top, so he booked us into the 360 Restaurant in the CN Tower.
The restaurant is located just above the first observation deck and glass floor of the tower.
It sits at 351 meters (1151 ft.) high and rotates at a super slow pace so that you are able to get a 360 view of magical Toronto while you wine and dine.
Apparently it is most well known for its wine cellar "cellar in the sky" as it is the highest wine cellar in the world. According to the website it is "Created to resemble a typical underground wine cellar, ours features precision climate and humidity controls, redwood racks, double cherry doors, a 9,000 bottle storage capacity and a tasting table. 360features an award-winning wine selection of over 550 international and Canadian wines. "
Once you arrive to the entrance of the Tower you are ushered through a maze of hallways and made to go through the weirdest security entrance ever (you stand in the middle and air is blown at you from top to bottom). Than just before you get to the elevator that brings you up, they take a souvenir picture. We decided to forgo purchasing this as we believed it was a bit pricey. Also they print it out before you purchase and bring it up to your table while you eat and we both thought that was a huge waste of paper and not too friendly for the environment.
After your picture is taken you go up an extremely fast elevator that makes your ears pop and you get a glimpse of the view from its glass interior.
When at the restaurant you are asked to wait to be seated. We were lucky as we had quite a large booth all to ourselves.
Now the feast begins.
The menu is extensive, especially the wine menu. Because we did not know what we really wanted, we opted for their second option set dinner menu.
PEPPER SEARED ALBACORE TUNA
Chili, lime and jicama
TRUFFLE, POTATO AND OYSTER CHOWDER
TRUFFLE, POTATO AND OYSTER CHOWDER
Shaved fennel salad, smoked bacon, chive oil
BAY OF FUNDY MAPLE WOOD SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON
BAY OF FUNDY MAPLE WOOD SMOKED ATLANTIC SALMON
Leamington Cucumber salad, capers and dill pollen
APPLE WOOD SMOKED PORK TENDERLOIN
APPLE WOOD SMOKED PORK TENDERLOIN
Grilled sweet corn orzo, Swiss chard, Beamsville sour cherry chutney
SLOW ROASTED, AGED, CANADIAN AAA PRIME RIB OF BEEF
SLOW ROASTED, AGED, CANADIAN AAA PRIME RIB OF BEEF
Rosemary bread pudding, summer vegetables, natural jus
Raspberry coulis, vanilla crème Anglaise
APPLE CRUMBLE
with Vanilla Ice Cream
It must be said that as beautiful as the presentation of the dishes is, it really does not do the taste justice. The food was amazing. They really know what they are doing, especially for the price, as it is not cheap. I enjoyed every dish but my favourite has to be the smoked salmon. It was to die. I'm drooling just now looking at the pics and thinking back. Yumm.
For drinks, I chose their sweet Rose house wine, which was the best Rose wine I have ever tried. I dont remember the name but I know if was from California. Hopefully that helps.
Along side entry to the restaurant you are also allowed to go down to the observation deck and glass floor once you have finished your meal to frolic and play and admire the view.
APPLE CRUMBLE
with Vanilla Ice Cream
It must be said that as beautiful as the presentation of the dishes is, it really does not do the taste justice. The food was amazing. They really know what they are doing, especially for the price, as it is not cheap. I enjoyed every dish but my favourite has to be the smoked salmon. It was to die. I'm drooling just now looking at the pics and thinking back. Yumm.
For drinks, I chose their sweet Rose house wine, which was the best Rose wine I have ever tried. I dont remember the name but I know if was from California. Hopefully that helps.
Along side entry to the restaurant you are also allowed to go down to the observation deck and glass floor once you have finished your meal to frolic and play and admire the view.
So put on your best dress and highest shoes and strut your stuff over to the CN Tower and go admire the view while spoiling your tummy with some delicious food.
Monday, June 3, 2013
Living the high life
As most of you who read my little blog know, I moved back to Toronto with my fiance last month.
We arrived at the end of April and have been super busy figuring out life here.
We found an apartment right away and moved in 2.5 weeks after landing.
We bought ourselves a huge red couch, an super comfy bed and some other essentials. Although we still have an extreme amount of stuff to buy, it is coming together, slowly but surely.
On Victoria Day weekend, we spent the evening watching the fireworks go off all over the city, from our balcony, with the most amazing view.
Below are some other views from our balcony.
We really are living the high life ;)
Thursday, May 23, 2013
Under construction
My little blog is sick and in need of repair.
It being looked after and will be to its healthy lovely self soon.
Thanks for your patience :)
It being looked after and will be to its healthy lovely self soon.
Thanks for your patience :)
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Wahaca's
Hello Friends!
A few weeks ago my work friends took me to Wahaca's.
Now, I heard of this place prior to going, but all I knew was that it was a mexican resto made out of large storage containers on the Southbank in London.
That was it!
Boy would I be in for a surprise.
There was three of us that went and we ordered everything on the menu (ok so skipped on two dishes) but seriously, we ordered almost everything else.
The food was super. The restaurant is owned by Thomasina "Tommi" Miers apperentaly is a presenter on the Food Network. Yup this was news to me as well.
Wahaca is a resto inspired by Mexican street food and the major portion of the menu are tapas inspired dishes.
I would recommend getting at least two or three dishes per person as they are smaller in size. This however makes ordering oh so fun, as you get to try as much as you want.
I would also highly recommend the Churos with Chocolate sauce...holy moly!
Check out their incredibly confusing and crammed website here, trust me, dont judge them on their website, get yourself and your empty tummy over to the south bank and try their food. Not only will you enjoy some yummies but you will get a super view of the Thames while you are stuffing your face.
You're welcome!
A few weeks ago my work friends took me to Wahaca's.
Now, I heard of this place prior to going, but all I knew was that it was a mexican resto made out of large storage containers on the Southbank in London.
That was it!
Boy would I be in for a surprise.
There was three of us that went and we ordered everything on the menu (ok so skipped on two dishes) but seriously, we ordered almost everything else.
The menus is made of wood!
The food was super. The restaurant is owned by Thomasina "Tommi" Miers apperentaly is a presenter on the Food Network. Yup this was news to me as well.
Wahaca is a resto inspired by Mexican street food and the major portion of the menu are tapas inspired dishes.
I would recommend getting at least two or three dishes per person as they are smaller in size. This however makes ordering oh so fun, as you get to try as much as you want.
I would also highly recommend the Churos with Chocolate sauce...holy moly!
Check out their incredibly confusing and crammed website here, trust me, dont judge them on their website, get yourself and your empty tummy over to the south bank and try their food. Not only will you enjoy some yummies but you will get a super view of the Thames while you are stuffing your face.
You're welcome!
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