I certainly am not expecting anyone to know what exactly Hungarian Haluski is, regardless if you have a Hungarian background or not. Hungarian Haluski is a savoury dish. I was unaware of what its name was, but I was familiar with the dish as my Nagymama had made it before, and since she, my sister. I … More Let’s make Hungarian Haluski
I am a smoker, and I’ve been a smoker for about ten years now. Acknowledging the length of time I’ve already been smoking is a bit jarring, if I am completely honest, but I should clarify that during the first few years of smoking, I was only having one or two a day, which is … More Looking for healthier vape alternatives? Read this
I would argue that the vast majority of us prefer not to deal with conflict if we don’t absolutely have to. And, really, my argument is logical in its preposition; humans don’t typically crave conflict, or confrontation, hence why so many of us get rather uncomfortable when faced with either. Comfort, on the other hand, … More Comfort: are you helping, or hurting?
I am an absolute fiend for just about anything cheeseburger-flavoured. I love me a solid cheeseburger as well, of course, but for some bizarre reason, cheeseburger-flavoured dishes aside from an actual cheeseburger itself get me positively going. Cheeseburger-flavoured creations aren’t tremendously popular in my own observations, arguably because most people prefer a cheeseburger to something … More Let’s make cheeseburger dip
I will be entirely transparent with you – I had absolutely no idea what the hell I was going to write about for today’s post, and I had to turn to Google for some inspiration. It’s just one of those days in which the cogs in my cranium have ceased. You all know the feeling, … More How do you care for yourself?
This past weekend, my mom and dad, my sister, me and Blaine ventured across the border to visit Buffalo, New York. The reason for the trip was that this little getaway was generously gifted to Blaine, Danielle and me as part of our Christmas gift; my parents had already stayed at the Salvatores Grand Hotel … More Need a getaway? Visit Salvatores Grand Hotel
Today’s discussion of all things cold brew coffee is a continuation of yesterday’s post addressing the same subject matter. Without trying to give the impression of stark ignorance, I had no idea cold brew coffee is so intricate, hence why I’ve dedicated two posts to the topic; I am pleased, however, that I was inspired … More How much do you know about cold brew coffee? (part two)
If you were to split me open right now, there is a strong chance that coffee as opposed to blood would come spilling out. That’s a rather bold way to open this post, but now that I have your attention, let’s proceed on the topic of coffee, shall we? Anyone who knows me can attest … More How much do you know about cold brew coffee?
Given the state of the healthcare system here in Ontario, I don’t need to remind any Ontarians of just how bad it is. To broaden the scope a bit, healthcare system issues seem to be becoming a worldwide, universal problem, and I am well aware that Ontario isn’t special in its shit healthcare construct. I … More Be your own health advocate
I was absolutely delighted to learn that a rugby documentary was recently added to Netflix. Rugby is popular and is well-known around the world, but here in North America, I sometimes feel as though the sport is slept on a wee bit. It doesn’t garner the fans nor the attention that the NFL or NHL … More If you’re a rugby fan, you need to watch ‘Six Nations: Full Contact’
I have been out of a formal working environment for a few years now, but I absolutely can recall some of the stresses that presented themselves when I was working as a reporter. Between deadlines, word counts, interviews, editing and organizing drafts, things got a bit hairy for me occasionally, despite my best efforts to … More Here’s how to better manage your time at work
I mentioned in yesterday’s post that the cat situation in my and Blaine’s home could be better as of late. We rescued a feral kitten, Timmy, and despite Timmy’s best efforts to befriend our other, older cat, Lionel, Lionel is not having any of it, and the two of them haven’t necessarily gotten off to … More Here’s how to introduce a kitten to an older cat (part two)
As many of you are aware, Blaine and I rescued a feral kitten a few months back. His name is Timmy, and he has been in our home with us now for a little while. Timmy has settled in exceptionally well, especially considering he was completely wild when Blaine and I secured him. He is … More Here’s how to introduce a kitten to an older cat
I can recall attempting to make monkey bread when I was probably about 12 years old. I don’t think it turned out so well, but up until now, I was under the impression monkey bread is always sweet, made with cinnamon. My understanding of monkey bread has shifted, however, thanks to a recipe I came … More Let’s make savoury monkey bread
Yes, we are here, once again, revisiting the topic of the ability words have to allow us to feel and experience things we didn’t know were possible. I’m an English major, and I’m a sucker for beautiful writing. Forgive me. As I’ve stated in the past, if I read something that resonates with me deeply, … More The power of words
When I studied at university, I majored in English, which most of you already know, and I minored in women and gender studies. One of the key teachings we discussed in my women and gender courses was the concept of victim blaming, and if you’re unfamiliar with it, allow me to explain. Victim blaming is … More Netflix’s American Nightmare: victim blaming at its finest
I follow a handful of health and wellness advocacy accounts on social media, mainly Instagram, that I like to check in with from time to time. One account in particular I really enjoy because of her content is Mik Zazon‘s because she and I share a few similarities; she, like myself, was an athlete, and, … More Have you heard of somatic therapy?
Allow me to begin this post by stating that I am not a professional when it comes to making a solid first impression. I don’t think such a profession exists, to be entirely honest, although if it does, I’m sure the job title is a bit more eloquent. I’ve never been a shy person, and … More Here’s how to make a strong first impression
I know I’ve mentioned several times here on my blog my history of mental health issues – anxiety, depression, OCPD, PTSD and eating disorders, to name a few. What I am uncertain of, however, is if I’ve gone into much detail regarding what prompted my onslaught of mental illness, and while I won’t write you … More The subjectivity of coping with trauma
You really cannot go wrong with a calzone, in my own humble opinion. You can’t really go wrong with pizza, either, for that matter, and since calzones are, in my own interpretation, a modified version of a pizza in a way, it makes sense both types of foods are so sought after. I don’t eat … More Let’s make homemade calzones
I’m a sucker for proven, high-quality hair products, and if you follow my blog to any extent whatsoever, you’re already well aware of this. My hair is quite long (past my ass), and while I am fortunate in the sense my hair is relatively unproblematic, meaning I don’t typically experience any major issues with it, … More Dry, brittle hair? Read this
Ahhhh, motivation. ‘Tis a fickle thing, for many people, and for others, it’s almost considered human instinct. I’ve come to the realization over the years that people are typically on either extreme end of the motivation spectrum; they’re either tremendously lacking motivation, or, they’re so motivated that they border on becoming obsessive toward something. There … More Struggling to stay motivated? Read this
I deemed the official start to soup season on the first day of winter, but given the frigid temperatures here in Ontario as of late, I think now is an even more appropriate time to enjoy some hot, steamy soup. That said, soup can be consumed and enjoyed at any temperature or season. Just asserting … More Let’s make homemade chicken noodle soup
Please don’t be too hard on yourself if you were not aware that ‘This or That’ is a game typically played between a group of at least two people. If anything, I’m inclined to believe playing the game with only two people would be the best way to do so, but you could play with … More This or that?
I know for certain I’ve covered this topic in at least one post so far, but given the vastness of song lyrics, and additionally, all songs in existence, I think the conversation pertaining to truly stunning lyrics that double as poetry deserves more than one post. I’m a sucker for anything well-written, and lyrics are … More Finding poetry in song
I love me a solid comedy movie, as most people do. Laughing is always a joyous experience, and it can bring out the best in just about anybody, so it makes sense why so many of us enjoy watching the comedy genre. The issue with comedy movies as of late, however, is that most of … More If you need a laugh, watch ‘The Out-Laws’
Today is a joyous day – I should probably stipulate that I wrote this post on January 12, so we are speaking in past tense, because the 12 of January just happens to be the day my big sister, Danielle, was born. Danielle has never been overly keen on making a big fuss about her … More Don’t be so quick to dismiss a birthday
War movies are a genre of film that I absolutely admire and appreciate, but tend to avoid for the most part. My reasoning for avoiding them is understandable, in a sense; oftentimes, war movies are incredibly sad as they depict the harsh realities of battle and what soldiers experience. That isn’t to say that we … More Have you seen ‘Devotion’?
Whenever I hear the term ‘cowboy beans,’ I can’t help but chuckle a little bit. I’m not certain, but given my background in agriculture, I think the use of the word cowboy is intended to signify that the dish in question is hearty, filling and sustaining – cowboys need to eat well in order to … More Let’s make some hearty Cowboy Beans
I debated whether or not to allocate just one post to the topic of Ireland and its history, but I don’t necessarily think that would do Ireland justice. Visiting Ireland someday has been on my and my sister’s bucket list for quite some time, and we agreed that if either of us ever comes into … More How much do you know about Ireland? (part two)
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