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Winter Solstice, Xmas, Christmas, New Years, Birthday, Birthday! They all come together into one 3 week cluster for us. Usually, there is lots of food, sparkly lights, cookies and sometimes even people.

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Christmas Alone? You Can Do It!

November 25, 2020February 8, 2022 Alexa Clark 0 Comments Alone on an Island, Chef Adam Hynam-Smith, Chef John Placko, Christmas, House of Gourmet

Spending Christmas alone, or doing any holiday solo, is hard especially when you are used to being with a big

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Happy Solstice! Ready to Bang Our Drums.

December 21, 2013December 12, 2021 Alexa Clark 1 Comment drum, Festival of Lights, Kensington Market, parade, solstice, Xmas

It’s the darkest day of the year, and there are threats of ice storms, but that won’t stop us from

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Fresh Snow on the Road.

November 27, 2013December 12, 2021 Alexa Clark 11 Comments megabus, snow, Via Rail, Xmas

One of the best things about traveling in Canada by train or bus immediately after a snow storm is that

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Christmas, New Years, Birthday Birthday Daily Update Food and Drink Things That Showed Up 

Bauli Pandoro e Panettone

November 19, 2013December 12, 2021 Alexa Clark 6 Comments Bauli, Bauli Canada, Cake, italian, Pandoro, Panettone, Pastry

What a treat to open the door to find these Bauli treats after a long and somewhat trying weekend. Thanks

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My Xmas Saints & Angels

December 26, 2012December 12, 2021 Alexa Clark 0 Comments Gerry, In-laws, Posing, Saints, Xmas

Inspired by this shot taken 5 years ago, we have taken to getting our holiday dining companions to pose with

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First Xmas Present

December 21, 2012December 12, 2021 Alexa Clark 0 Comments Gifts, Kaho, Xmas

One of the most interesting things about Interns from away is sharing Canadian culture and traditions with them. As a

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What Comforts You? Family comfort foods.

April 12, 2010December 12, 2021 Alexa Clark 8 Comments Chicken soup, Cinnamon, Comfort Food, Ginger ale, Sick Day, Toast, Twitter Chat

What did your mommy or daddy used to make you when you were sick at home? And if you have

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