Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
I first shared this recipe for Cedar Planked Brie way back in 2012, around the same time I shared my favourite sangria recipe. The sangria recipe recently received an upgrade so I figured this brie recipe could use one too. Worth noting, they pair beautifully together. Cedar planked brie is one of those appetizers you …
Last night we went for dinner at our favorite Italian restaurant in Ottawa and Frank Sinatra came on. It wasn’t long before everyone at our table, including the 7 and 9 year old were swaying along to the music. Very few artists can appeal to many generations like Frank can. His voice is like buttah! …
If I was to recommend one dessert as a go-to for you this summer, it would be Ina Garten’s Frozen Key Lime Pie. Which, by the way, I may have just had a slice of for lunch. *burp* The things I do for you people. Why this recipe? It’s easy to make, requires roughly 10 …
I love beef. When I was pregnant with my second child, I loved it so much that I would drool driving by the cows in the field. Like all good things though, you’re only supposed to have red meat in small quantities, which in my humble opinion is just cosmically wrong. In order to reduce …
by Michelle Iuelo Kids come with uncomfortable conversations; they are part of the standard equipment package. I get a real kick out of watching new parents encourage their children to talk. I giggle a little inside and resist the urge to say “You might not want to do that.” You might not want to because …
I have been practically jumping out of my skin since last May to see The Avengers. You see, I have a deep love for Marvel comics and all things superhero. I wanted to share my appreciation for the comic book arts with my children, so I decided that we would go see it on opening …
Not since 1971, when it first opened, has there been a construction project of this scale at Walt Disney World. Fantasyland is set to double in size and as we’ve come to expect from Disney, the transformation will be nothing short of magical. Last week, I had the honor of joining a small group of …
Those who know me well, know that I LOVE my adopted hometown of Ottawa. I sing it’s praises everywhere I go. I truly believe it’s one of the best places to live in Canada. It also happens to be a great place to visit, any time of the year. Summer is loaded with activities, as …
