Everybody knows that grandmothers like to feed you. They say, "you're too skinny," and stuff you 'till you literally can't stomach any more. Due to the fact that my abuelita (grandma) lives in Guatemala, she has been robbed of this grandmotherly right. So you can imagine her delight, and my impending weight gain, when I showed up at her doorstep in San Pedro Pinula to visit for … [Read more...]
Indulging in a Secret Russian Bathhouse in Southern Ontario
Before you let that thought go any further: no, this is not a 'bath house', it is a very respectable spa and tea room (get your mind out of the gutter). Located in Mississauga the South Western Bathhouse, also known as Banya, is an incredibly relaxing and fun cultural activity to do with friends, family, or a significant other. And for my fellow Greater Toronto Area dwellers it … [Read more...]
Backpacking Europe: European Cuisine – 4 Favourite Meals Out in Restaurants
Going on exchange to Munich has given me so many wonderful opportunities to explore all over Europe. Translation: I got to eat food all over Europe. From fresh moose in the mountains of Norway to tagine near the waterfalls of Morocco, I've tried some of the most incredible foods. The best of these meals elicited feelings and noises from me that my friends probably wish they … [Read more...]
Ode to the Kumquat Tree
Oh Tree of Curious name Who are you? Here at my new home you taunt me with your suspicious fruit offering. The size of a grape The look of an orange Yet nothing to say for yourself. The lemons and grapefruits around you would be the more obvious choice... Yet it's you I want to try. As my mouth opens wide BAM! You punch me in my senses. A wake up jolt of … [Read more...]
Chicago Deep Dish Pizza at Gino’s East
I think if you ask anyone what Chicago is famous for, one of the top answers on the list would be Chicago deep dish pizza. I have eaten at a restaurant in LA which serves up Chicago style deep dish and my family did not care for it so we were reluctant to put it on our list of things to do on a recent trip to the windy city. It turns out... the real deal (found at Gino's East) … [Read more...]
