Instead of spending my evening sprawled on the couch in sweats writing this blog post, in celebration of the long weekend, if not the rain that Fernie has been having, I went for a walk. At least rain makes things green and spring-like, which is why I brought my camera. Even if you didn’t go…
A couple weeks ago I reviewed a bundt cake recipe (the “candy apple” bundt cake), and although I liked it, I felt the recipe I chose was lacking. Because of my parents’ close birthdays I soon found myself making another cake. Of course, again I was pressed for time, and a bundt cake again came…
Great schnitzel is hard to find outside of Bavarian cities like Kimberly, which is why I’m happy to say I’ve finally found a place. Not only is the schnitzel delicious at Wiener-Schnitzel Haus, but they also serve six different variations on the traditional German dish. One thing to note is the portions are huge; an…
“Are you a cat or dog person?” is a question I’ve been asked so many times its become as commonplace as “how are you” and “beautiful day isn’t it?” From the answers I’ve heard, its pretty clear people prefer the pet they have, grew up with, or have been around more. Personally, I have always…
This weekend it was my dad’s birthday, and of course, birthdays mean cake. Short on time, yet still wanting an impressive looking cake, I chose to make a bundt cake. Although they’re simple to make, because of their pan bundt cakes always turn out looking, well, pretty cute. With an glaze drizzled on top it’s…
This weekend my family and I went to Fernie B.C. I love the beauty of the mountains and the landscape of B.C. so I decided to go for a walk and take pictures of it. Of course, instead, I got hung up on this cool, derelict old bus thats been planted in a field next…
Nothing says spring like a recipe made with freshly grown ingredients! Crunchy carrots make their debut in Martha Stewart’s sweet yet spicy carrot cake (for the recipe see hyperlink). I found this recipe to be quite good; the blend of spices and cream cheese icing made an excellent combination, creating the perfect dessert when paired…
To most, spring break is a time to stay up all night and then sleep long past dawn. Today I gave myself a challenge; wake up at 6:30 and be out taking pictures before sunrise. Here are my five favourites. Dawn photography is known for being awesome for, well, the dawn of course! A beautiful…
In my first post I ended with thinking of your hair as a piece of paper, that is to colour over it, it needs to be as close to white as possible (without sacrificing the health of your hair). Now it’s time to get technical! Your hair is not just one long strand; it is…
So, you’ve decided to dye your hair a “crazy,” unnatural colour. One that’s vibrant and bright, just like your inspiration. Whether that inspiration comes to you from anime, pop culture, your own creative genius self, or some other place, you want your colour to be a success. From dying one streak purple to your entire…
Taco Bell, Taco Time, Mucho burrito; just some of the restaurants people often think of when they hear “Mexican food.” What a disturbing number of people don’t realize is that these are not examples of true Mexican food. This is Tex-Mex; the traditional Mexican way of cooking shoved into a blender and mixed on high with…
Most people don’t know what a primer is, let alone have one. A primer is used to prepare the skin for makeup, increasing coverage and the length of time the makeup lasts. Oftentimes, people layer on foundation, attempting to achieve such an effect. What they don’t know is that it can be reached much easier,…
Thai Nongkhai, an authentic Thai restaurant located on Macleod Trail, next to Desperados, provides a much needed relief from the dull Thai found in a mall cafeteria. A quick fifteen-minute walk from Chinook Mall, the restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner. A perfect selection for authentic Thai food, whether one is looking for…
March brings St. Patrick’s Day, and for a green, themed treat try Chocolate Cupcake with Mint Cream Cheese Icing. Cream Cheese Icing is already a tasty treat; the minty kick brings an unexpected delight, while matching the icing colour perfectly. These cupcakes will be sure to remind friends that even the smallest holidays are worth…
Anyone familiar with Marilyn Manson will know that he is well known for his provocative and theatrical nature. Needless to say, his performance at the Stampede Corral on February 8th surpassed what I could imagine it would be. During one point in the show Manson appeared on stage dressed as the pope, hat and all,…