Strolling through local markets and immersing myself in the day-to-day life of a destination is one of my favourite travel activities. I love examining the variety of produce, taking countless colourful photographs and soaking in the overwhelming sensory experience. Five … [Read more...]
A City Of Inspiration: Dubrovnik, Croatia
Dubrovnik, Croatia Initial Thoughts: My first impression of Dubrovnik was of pure white. I was amazed by the never ending white stone – the buildings, the columns, the cobblestones, the churches, the clock towers, the city walls. All radiant white under the blinding sun. The … [Read more...]
Becoming an Omnivore
It was a cold and rainy night in the Belfast, Northern Ireland. I was tucked into a wood paneled booth in the serendipitously named Bishop Restaurant. In front of me was a plate of fish and chips, a side of mushy peas and a hot cuppa tea. I took a deep breath and a tentative … [Read more...]
What Is Agroforestry?
All around me I could see a lush forest filled with diverse plant and animal species. From afar it looked like a wild, unclaimed piece of land. However, I would soon find out it was actually a highly productive, cultivated coffee plantation. This four acre organic farm was no … [Read more...]
Five Beers, Five Brands, Five Countries in Southeast Asia
Today I'm keeping things lighthearted. While I've got plenty more stories about how food shapes our experience of cultures and landscapes, they will have to wait because this post is all about the fun, silly topic of brands of beer in Southeast Asia! A Locavore's Guide to Beer … [Read more...]
Haitian Food in Toronto: La Creole
My favourite thing about living in Toronto is the multiculturalism. By welcoming individuals from a wide-variety of backgrounds, our city becomes a more vibrant, interesting and delicious place to live. In my Global Food in Toronto Series I'm travelling the globe by eating one … [Read more...]
A City Where I Felt At Home: Zadar, Croatia
Zadar & Plitvice Lakes, Croatia Initial Thoughts: Our ferry sailed into Zadar just as the sun started to slowly creep up over the island-dotted waters. The sky was filled with every conceivable shade of red, orange, purple and blue. The quiet harbour was slowly coming to … [Read more...]
Planting the Seeds of Change with Urban Agriculture
Everywhere I look I see gardens overflowing with life. As I walk the grounds, I encounter raised beds brimming with leafy greens. I follow the trail of pea shoots and zucchini vines as they climb out of tubs and crawl along the side of buildings. I peer into milk crates and … [Read more...]