Another year is done and it seems that with each passing year, it feels like that one went by faster than the last. It was a year where I started to feel comfortable and happy about my hobby blog, Call Me a Food Lover, and a year where I felt especially lucky that my love … Continue reading
I have been a bit uninspired with eating out lately. I don’t know if it’s that I’ve looked at too many menus only to think that they’re all looking the same, or if it’s that when I have gone out in the past few months, I haven’t really been “wow’d”, or if it’s that I’m … Continue reading
Taking the ferry to Vancouver Island means 1 of 2 things for me, paddling or prawning. And because it’s not time for the Victoria Dragon Boat festival, that meant that I was eagerly anticipating a weekend of prawning with my brother-in-law Mark. After last year’s success, we were eager to get out on the water … Continue reading
My brother and I were invited to paddle with Riptide this past weekend for the Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. It was a great excuse to go over to the Island for a visit with Mark, Megan & co. and to search out new and exciting tastes. On our way to the ferry, we stopped at … Continue reading
My brother-in-law Mark is known for his super fishing skills in my family, and over time it’s grown into Superhero status. It started very simply over 10 years ago when he used to be a fishing guide in the Queen Charlottes. Every few months, there’d be a call to go out to the airport where … Continue reading
My brother-in-law in law Mark loves fishing. So it was with anticipation that we’d get to experience some time on/near the water during our weekend in Victoria. I knew I’d probably make 1 dinner over the 2 nights we were there, so I planned a menu around this thought. I wanted to prepare something good … Continue reading
Just got back from a great weekend in Victoria, Oak Bay to be more precise, visiting Ben’s brother, wife and daughter. We ate most of our meals in, but had time on our way in and out town to pick up some of our Victoria favorites. A quick stop on our drive into town at … Continue reading
