Louisiana’s Pyramids
Before Stonehenge, before the pyramid of Cheops, before Chichen Itza, North American natives built mounds in Louisiana.
A thriving native culture built North America’s first city at what is known as Poverty Point World Heritage...
New and Exciting in Toronto
Apres Noir, an entertainment behemoth unique to Toronto, unique in the world, is the brainchild of Carlo Parentela, President and GM of Le Jardin Conference & Event Venue.
Parentela’s global imagination is as boundless as...
Catching Dreams In Manitoulin
Tassles dangle from a tightly woven dream catcher and gently sway in the breeze. "Do you know what a dream catcher is?” I ask my son. “Do you know where it comes from?” He...
Durham Region: Rural Routes and Dirty Boots
From the historic town of Uxbridge to the lakeside parks of Port Perry and the shore of Whitby, one can discover a veritable beerdom in the heart of Durham Region. The rural routes that...
Among The Pines, in Algonquin
"In Algonquin Park...seeing Adam paddle a canoe was like watching poetry in motion. I loved going up there every summer" - Al Waxman from That's What I Am
He was so proud as he waved...
Italy’s Hidden Treasure
You say Truffle, I say Tartufi. How can something so rare, so expensive, so delicious, so wondrous, come from such humble origins?
The truffle is a fungus that grows underground, feeds off the water and...
Nova Scotia Chowder
“Steamy bowls of rich creamy justice” were doled out during the infamous trial of Fred Quimby versus a French waiter on The Simpsons. Is the correct pronunciation: shaow-dare or chowda? Either way, there can...
Prince Edward County: Hidden Gems
Interlaced arts, wine and culinary trails wrap the bounty of the county in epicurean adventure. Breweries, cideries and more than 35 wineries flow from breeze-kissed farmland to Sahara-like sand dunes. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay...
Cajun vs. Creole
Cajuns descended from Acadians. Known as The Grand Derangement, they were deported by the British from Eastern Canada and permitted by the French to rural Louisiana. Many traditional dishes were lost due to the...
Kingston: Hidden Gems
Kingston’s dining scene is exploding with diversity. The best way to discover Canada’s first capital is to stay in comfort at the cozy family-run Green Acres Inn, enjoy breakfast in bed, and then make...
