Martha-In-Training

In the summer I joined a book club with some friends.  As an avid reader I loved the idea of having books recommended by friends and read...

Summer, for me, always wraps up with the opening and closing of The CNE - The Canadian National Exhibition, or The Ex.  Even though we...

To celebrate Valentine's Day, on Thursday night John and I went to Sip Wine Bar. I walk passed it every time I go to and home from ...

As you may know, I am not a fan of seafood. I've tried. I will eat shrimp, crab, scallops and lobster on occasion but they're n...

As seems to be the trend at the beginning of each month, I have once again resolved to live a bit healthier. This means being more active...

Back (way way back) in June, John and I went to the Sip & Savour event in the Distillery district. Having never attended this event b...

Last night I felt light headed, headachey, and nauseous. Tonight I feel still a little headachey and tired, I won't lie, but much mor...

  My good (and multi-talented) friend Danielle over at the Sweet & Splendid Bakeshop has a new hobby: soap making.   She seems ...

A little more than a week ago John and I went out for dinner to celebrate the end of my 8-shifts-in-a-row. We decided to try The Burger C...

There's nothing quite as enjoyable as spending an afternoon checking out wineries and finding new favourites.   After deciding to ...

  Just a warning: expect the majority of posts for the next month or so to revolve around wedding things.   It's hard to believe ...