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10/28/2026

After a day of walking around Paris 🇫🇷 (no exaggeration, it's very easy to reach 25K steps each day), it was late and we were craving carbs big time. We came across this Italian restaurant called MOKUS L’ÉCUREUIL 🐿️, about a 20 minute walk from the Eiffel Tower 🗼.

We enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and filling up on carbs and cheese before getting back to our arrondissements. We liked our server, she was super friendly and we learned that ordering "hot honey" (spicy honey in Canada) is not a common condiment for pizza there, which makes sense. I actually don't think I've heard of this outside of North America, but you never know. She did end up giving my husband a shot glass of honey, I can't remember if it was spiced or not, but he loves the sweet/savory combo (first photo), so either way, it was good.

I got the pasta, it was called "macaroni tartufo." It was a lightly sauced pasta with hints of truffle and parmigiano. It definitely satisfied my pasta craving, even though it was a simple dish.

If you're ever in the 16th arrondissement, check them out. You'll discover they have a VERY unique washroom area, which I won't show, but it was very amusing.

10/16/2026

Toronto is such a beautiful, amazing city! I will admit, I did not explore very much food-wise because I was there mainly to do a Hyrox race and I really did not want to risk anything that would make my stomach flip-floppy during the event (iykyk). I wanted to eat foods I was familiar with, even though my true foodie core wanted to find every Asian and Carribean spot there was (I'll save that adventure for next time). With that being said, I was also carb-loading (I love carbs, but carb-loading made me tired of them lol) minus the salmon, that was the dish I ate right after Hyrox before getting on my flight back to good ol' Alberta.

Mini Reviews:
🔸Shy Coffee Co.- I loved the pastry, it was savoury, light, and delicious. I just got a peppermint tea, so can't go wrong there.
🔸King Taps - I've been to their Kelowna location a few times and this one is similar, minus no huge lake next to it. I loved the truffle spaghetti. It was so good, I devoured it. Still not as good as the Spaghetti and Kobe Meatballs that was discontinued from Cactus Club, but it low-key reminded me of it.
🔸Rooms Coffee - This cafe has a very chill ambience with nice, laid-back decor. I got the Strawberry Matcha and downed it. Their matcha is on the bolder side, but after stirring it with the strawberry at the bottom, it was delicious. It tasted like strawberry milk after stirring!
🔸Local - Locals are everywhere, so it's nothing new, but the server told me the Grilled Salmon dish is actually a new addition to their menu from only a few weeks ago. It was flaky, had good seasoning, and I liked the crispy corn croquette. I wish it came with two!

That is all! See you next time, Toronto!

10/14/2026

Alberta: please go vote in the Alberta Referendum. Vote now during the advanced voting or on October 19th. Read the questions in advance online to prepare. Your voice matters.

Make it an outing. Go vote with your friends, then go get a burger.

10/09/2026

Dinner at Buca 🍝🥖

For dinner, I got the "rigatoni all'anatra"...the pasta is made with duck egg (delicious) and the sauce was very creamy and flavorful, with tender duck offal. I loved it. 10/10.

We also got the "nodini" to share. These are warm bread knots with garlic, olive oil, and rosemary. They were nice and toasty on the outside, and soft on the inside. The oil had a light, herb-y flavor.

What are your fave pasta spots in Toronto? Let me know!

09/25/2026

How would I describe the perfect evening at Bourbon & Butter in downtown Lethbridge?

I'd start off with choosing these appetizers, then the salmon entrée, then ordering The Chancellor to sip on (a delicious, Irish wh***ey cocktail named after the actual Chancellor Terry Whitehead!), then ending the night with a dessert filled with different textures and flavors that you should share (it's not little)!

There are also a few beautiful dog paintings on their wall 😍

09/18/2026

Happy PHO-riday y'all 🍜🍜🍜 We hit up Phở Phạm Calgary 🍜💛 in downtown Calgary, AB and devoured some large (not regular) bowls of soup. Of course, I got the Bun Bo Hue and my husband got the Steak Pho. We also got an order of Chicken Spring Rolls.

My thoughts: everything was delicious. The BBH had plenty of meat and the broth was so satisfying. I didn't add any chili oil, it had a good spice level as-is. I was surprised about the Chicken Spring rolls; some places use chicken and it's dry, so I'm always a little hesitant when it's chicken, but these were moist and just wonderful. Crunchy outside, delicious inside.

Check them out next time you're in YYC and craving Vietnamese 🇻🇳.

09/10/2026

We went to Stable Palms Club in Kensington, Calgary for some drinks and a lil' snackie snack. I got the "ET TU, BRUTE?" cocktail and it was insane. How did they get a glass of CLEAR liquid full of frozen tomatoes to have so much flavor?! It had all the notes of a Caesar without any of the visible ingredients. Seriously, it reminded me of those candies in Charlie & the Chocolate Factory that tasted like an entire meal (anyone know what I'm talking about?). 10/10, loved this cocktail!

To munch on, we got the fries with sake aioli. They were thin and crisp, with a nice seasoning on top. The aioli was delicious too, although the fries were awesome alone.

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