When it comes to Canadian treats, Nanaimo bars are definitely one of my family’s favourites. The three layers of deliciousness just melted in your mouth in the most satisfying way. Since we enjoy these bars so much, I thought I would try changing it up a bit. Present to you, Maple Bacon Nanaimo Bars. A yummy twist on a classic Canadian dessert. …
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Peanut Butter Bacon Nanaimo Bars
Did you know that Nanaimo Bars are a special Canadian treat? It’s named after the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia on Vancouver Island and it’s amazing. So I thought, here why not make a special version of these special treats for Canada Day. So I present you with the Peanut Butter Bacon Nanaimo Bar. It’s by no means healthy or clean but it’s tasty and goes great with a beer. Plus it’ll make you super popular this weekend….
150 things you probably didn’t know about Canada
Canada Day is quickly approaching and I can’t help but feel incredibly lucky for living in this beautiful country. It’s far from perfect but it’s a country worth fighting for and worth improving. This year we Canadians are celebrating the 150th birthday of our nation. 150 years old. Looking at the rest of the world, we’re actually pretty young. Mind you that’s not to say that there was nothing happening before 1867, history knows that First Nations peoples were here well before anybody called themselves ‘Canadian’ or claimed the land for anyone. But if I were to discuss that we would be here all day, trust me. So instead I want to talk about 150 things that you probably didn’t know about my homeland….
Welcome to Canada, Eh! A review of Le Cellier Steakhouse
If you’re new to the world of Walt Disney World, then I should mention that you can find Le Cellier Steakhouse inside E.P.C.O.T. at the Canadian Pavilion. The scenery is beautiful and peaceful. Whenever we go, Chris and I love taking our time walking through the grounds and admiring the beautiful flowers. Also, the show at the Pavillion is pretty entertaining. Martin Short rocks it out loud, Canadian style….
A Day of Remembrance – Lest We Forget
Today is Remembrance Day, a day to remember the sacrifices of the men and women who have served, continue to serve, or gave the ultimate sacrifice for Canada. Since meeting Chris, Remembrance Day had taken on a whole new meaning for me. In the past, the history buff in me understood and observed the day for its historical significance and the sacrifices veterans of the World Wars. What I didn’t really appreciate was the sacrifices and lives of veterans in the decades after the World Wars. During my years in university, I had friends who lost loved ones fighting in Afghanistan and yet I still didn’t really see Remembrance Day as a time to remember those veterans. It’s not that I purposely sought out to ignore their contribution to our historical fabric, I just didn’t remember to honour them on Remembrance Day. Ironic, I know.
After meeting Chris and being together for 6 years, I can honestly say I do not forget to honour these brave men and women now. Maybe I should provide a little background. Chris has served in our armed forces for over 16 years, he is a veteran of both the Bosnia conflict and Afghanistan war. Sharing my life with Chris has made me appreciate and understand the importance of Remembrance Day. To me, it’s a day that I say thank you not only to my husband but to many in uniform, for taking on the task and responsibly that so many of us are unable to do. It’s not about the morality or ethics of a particular war or ideology, it’s about the men and women who are sent to fight these battles. Remembrance Day is about remembering how devasting war can be but that sometimes it was the only option. It’s about reminding our government that these men and women matter, not just on Remembrance Day but everyday. It’s about remembering those we lost, and those who return. It’s about education and opening people’s eyes to the battles that these veterans fight here at home, whether physical or mental. But above all, it’s about taking one damn day out of our busy lives to just say ‘thank you.’
Today I will remember and I am grateful. Lest we forget.
Holiday Gift Guide 2016 | Movin’ to Canada Edition
If the US Elections has you biting your nails or ripping your hair out, I think I have the perfect cure for that, shopping with a purpose. Today’s gift guide is perfect for that American in your life who is considering moving to Canada. We Canadians welcome your enthusiastic attitudes and hopefully today you are all out there voting…the world is watching. However, should America seriously fail at that, Canada might consider stalling the closing of the border for some lucky individuals…maybe. So if you have a friend…or perhaps this friend is you, who wants to move to the Land of hockey, free healthcare, and heartthrob Justin Trudeau, you might as well look, think, and/or act the part. So here is a list of items that will be perfect for those wanting to be Canadian.
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