Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Planning a trip to Mazatlán Mexico? Here’s everything you need to know before you go If you’re planning a trip to Mazatlán Mexico, you might be wondering: is it safe? I get it. I had the same question before I went. But what I found was a vibrant coastal city that’s affordable, welcoming, and full …
It’s the time of year when we’re all looking for things that will carry us through five months of subzero temperatures and accompanying cabin fever. This Baked Oatmeal with Maple Sauteed Apples is a delicious coping strategy in a bowl. Like digging into a warm oatmeal cookie, this hearty breakfast is comfort food at it’s …
October 11th is World Egg Day, the day we celebrate the humble egg and the farmers who get them to our table. In 2018, Canadian Farmers produced an astounding 752 million dozen eggs! I haven’t done an “official” count but I’m confident at least a million of those eggs have been consumed in my house. …
When the going gets tough, the tough start making this Easy Homemade Granola with Maple Syrup. Or something like that. Maybe you’re just here for an easy granola recipe. Possibly though, you’ve been having sticker shock at the grocery store lately and have decided that a Little House on the Prairie lifestyle is right up …
I’m going back to school at 50. Let’s file this under, “Words I never thought I’d utter” for $400 Alex. Like most things in my life over the last year or so though, I’ve come to accept that it’s best to follow my instinct and chase what my heart wants. In this case in particular, …
I believe in love. I am fully, completely, and with a giddy, fluttery heart in love with love. It’s hard for me to explain how important it is for me to know that. My heart has been through a lot lately, and it would be easy to let cynicism guide me. It wasn’t a delivery …
None of us is getting out of here alive; there’s nothing more certain about life than our eventual death. Some of us will have our lives ripped from our hands in an instant with nary a second to ponder our existence, while others, like Gord Downie, will be handed their death sentence and time. Months, days, …
This Blueberry Grunt recipe, aside from being wildly delicious, also happens to be a comfort food you will want to make repeatedly. What Is Blueberry Grunt? Blueberry grunt is a traditional dessert from Canada’s East Coast—especially Nova Scotia and Cape Breton. It’s made by simmering fresh or frozen blueberries and topping them with soft dumplings …
