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The Best Eggnog Recipe Ever!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year once more. So I thought I would share something to help you make merry while you deck the halls: the best eggnog recipe ever! Now I know that not everyone is a fan of this rich and creamy seasonal drink. However, this version is so great that I believe it can convert just about anyone. Traditionally, rum plays the starring role in a nog. In this one though, the headliner is whisky. While some may prefer Scotch whisky or bourbon, I prefer the smooth, caramel flavour of Canadian whisky. So, choose your favourite liquor and whip up a batch of the best…
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The Toronto Christmas Market: An Adopted Tradition
With restrictions in place due to the COVID pandemic, Christmas festivities are quite muted this year. So I thought I would attempt to boost the holiday spirit by sharing some memories of the Toronto Christmas Market past. Started just over ten years ago, this month-long seasonal festival has quickly become a favourite of all ages. And no wonder! For not only does it light up Toronto’s historic Distillery District at the darkest time of the year, it also offers a smorgasbord of tasty treats and unique gift ideas. A Christmas Fantasyland I love visiting the Distillery District at any time, in part because it is home to my favourite local…
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Market Day in Bruges – Grote Markt
I had only a few hours left in the gorgeous, medieval, Belgian city of Bruges before I departed for Brussels, my final destination of this European adventure. The previous couple of days had been spent getting re-acquainted with this charming city and exploring the surrounding countryside. I had first visited Bruges over 20 years earlier, in part to take a lace-making course at the Kantcentrum – Lace Centre. This time during my wanderings, I had made mental notes of several shops that I wanted to visit before leaving. There were three in particular that I had in mind and all were located in the vicinity of the Grote Markt –…
