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Roar Tofino

Roar Tofino

This is the second time I’ve stayed at Hotel Zed, but I didn’t eat at their in-house restaurant, Roar Tofino, the last time. If I’m being honest, it was because once I found out what the theme of the restaurant was, I immediately dismissed it 

7 Reasons to Stay at Hotel Zed Tofino (plus discount code!)

7 Reasons to Stay at Hotel Zed Tofino (plus discount code!)

For me, when I stay at a hotel or a resort, I’m always looking for the little details that set that property apart from any others. I recently stayed at the Hotel Zed in Tofino, and there is so much about this place that makes 

Digital Marketing for Writers

Digital Marketing for Writers

The internet dominates so much of both our personal and professional lives these days, but this wasn’t always true. I’m of the last generation that were born into a world without the internet. Yeah. I’m old. I started writing when I was 9, and when 

Blueberry Basil Mojito Mocktail

Blueberry Basil Mojito Mocktail

Following up from last week’s post, as promised, here is a fun lil mocktail for you. This is an alcohol-free take on a mojito, but without the booze. I love a mojito, but normally they’re made with mint. You could totally do that here, but 

Flirting with Sobriety

Flirting with Sobriety

I have somehow, accidentally, become sober. Sober adjacent? Sober curious? I’m not sure what to call it, but the upshot is, I’ve pretty much stopped drinking alcohol. Nobody is more surprised that I am. To be honest, it’s not something that I ever would have 

Vegan Smash Tacos

Vegan Smash Tacos

Here’s something you maybe didn’t know about me: I lived in Newfoundland for a big chunk of my life. It’s true! While I was born in Vancouver, and I lived here till I was 12, the summer I turned 13, my mom, dad, my brother 

Vegan Crêpes

Vegan Crêpes

Sometimes, the universe just wants you to make some damn crêpes. It started back in the fall when I got a new crêpe pan. I’d had one for ages, but it was teflon-coated, and I’m trying to move anything teflon out of my kitchen. I 

Peanut Butter Cookies for my Dad

Peanut Butter Cookies for my Dad

A couple of weeks ago, I lost my dad. This was neither sudden nor unexpected. My dad had just turned 93, and there had been many times in the last couple of years we thought might lose him. Over the last five years or so, 

Savoury Dutch Baby

Savoury Dutch Baby

Exactly a year ago, I took a writing workshop that changed my life. I know that sounds hyperbolic, and maybe it is, a little. Simply put: I was working two jobs, and one of them was starting to feel not great, for a variety of 

DIY Seasoning Salt for Gifting

DIY Seasoning Salt for Gifting

Well, it’s the middle of October, and I’m already seeing businesses (I’m looking at you, Costco and Dollarama) putting out their Christmas merch. I mean, it’s not even Hallowe’en yet… Sigh. However, I do like to think in advance for Christmas, and that’s mostly because