Life In Pleasantville
Food, Travel, Life
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 …
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 …
As Canadians and Americans send their children to camp or head out for annual camping trips, local public notices flood the airwaves — or inboxes — with warnings about all manner of insects and the diseases they transmit. One of the most debilitating of these is Lyme disease, which is caused by the bite from …
I’ve been to Jamaica at least 15 times, and from my very first visit at 22 to my most recent trip (let’s just say I was older and wiser), one thing has remained constant, jerk chicken for lunch, every single day. Whether it’s from the resort’s jerk hut or a roadside stop at Scotchies, my …
I am in no way encouraging you to partake in these alcoholic beverages. No sirree bob. I am no enabler. BUT if you do occasionally imbibe then here are my best summer drink recipes for 2013. In the meantime I’ll work hard and research my tooshie off for you to have new drinks for next …
I’m a purist when it comes to ice cream. As few ingredients as possible are what make the best frozen treat. That’s why I’m such a fan of this Homemade Berry Ice Cream. Six simple ingredients, incredible taste! During the summer months I pull out my ice cream maker and load up our freezer with …
I have three words for you. Twice Baked Potatoes. These Twice Baked Potatoes are going to rock your world. They are absolutely delicious and are the perfect side for summer barbecues. The best part is you can make a big batch for the freezer ahead of time and just pull out what you need, whether …
When I was growing up, summer meant at least one road trip with my family. We lived 2.5 hours from the nearest airport and so most of our vacations involved a lot of driving and with five kids in the car, it was always an adventure. In retrospect, I mean. Now that we live several …
