Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
Ah summer, AKA dreaded season of extensive potlucks and family barbecues. You may think to yourself, “What’s the big deal, you go to the store and buy a pre-sliced Pumpernickel loaf with a tub of spinach dip.” WE DON’T DO THAT HERE, eh? You see, I’m originally from the southern US and raised by an …
Hogswart Express Celebrates Millionth Vistor at Universal? Wait a minute, that can’t be right? Didn’t the Hogswart Express just open at Universal on July 8th?! And yet, that was the email I received from Universal Orlando today confirming that this mega milestone has already been reached! I can barely wrap my head around the fact …
The last time I went exploring in the Heart of Ontario the snow was deep and the air frosty enough to freeze maple syrup into taffy. Now we’re deep into a beautiful Canadian summer, and what better time to discover a bit more of what the region of Hamilton Halton Brant has to offer. With …
I really don’t use my Crockpot often enough. Usually it sits in the bottom of my cabinet, lurking, until it’s time to make a pulled pork or something else that you must braise unto oblivion, then tear apart and slather with BBQ sauce. The poor Crockpot is misunderstood. It just wants to be loved like …
Ugh, breast cancer, amirite? It’s sort of like a terrible sitcom in that no one can find a redeeming quality about it anywhere. But unlike Hollywood bigwigs who continue to give life to horrible television programs, you can do something to lower your risk of breast cancer. (Also maybe turn off the TV and just …
More twists than a rollercoaster. More drama than a teenage relationship. This is what you can expect at Upper Canada Village’s murder mystery dinner by Eddie May Mysteries. My husband and I haven’t had a true date night in months. Busy work schedules, volunteer commitments, events, etc. have kept us from doing anything outside of …
Who ever coined the expression “If you can’t stand the heat, get out of the kitchen” was obviously standing over a stove in July when they said it. The heat here the last few days has been oppressive (as a good Canadian though, I swear that’s not a complaint). When it’s this hot though, my …
An old standby for any hostess is a bottle of her favourite wine, or yours if you have ulterior motives and if her usual wine selection leaves you parched. Traditional gift options range from flowers to jars of ingredients for delicious desserts to candles, and these are all welcome gifts, but since this is summer …
