Author: Ashley

What I’m Reading in 2024

What I’m Reading in 2024

Three years ago I started the practice of sitting down late in the year and drafting a reading list for the upcoming new year. I grew up as a big reader, but that habit faded when I started university. I was simply too busy to 

A Friendsgiving Road Trip in Newfoundland

A Friendsgiving Road Trip in Newfoundland

This was my second Thanksgiving weekend spent away from home with friends. If you have been following along with my adventures for a while then you may recall that I spent Thanksgiving weekend on Vancouver Island with my friend Ali back in 2021. We were 

Immunity Boosting Ginger + Turmeric Honey

Immunity Boosting Ginger + Turmeric Honey

For as long as I can remember hot lemon and honey has been a go-to in my family for soothing a sore throat. For those who are unfamiliar, hot lemon and honey is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: hot water with fresh lemon juice and a spoonful of honey stirred in. Continue reading Immunity Boosting Ginger + Turmeric Honey

How to Spend Three Days in New York City

How to Spend Three Days in New York City

I’m lucky enough to have been to New York City on a couple of different occasions prior to this trip. My first experience with the city was when I turned 13 years old. At the time, we had extended family living in the city. For 

Roasted Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Roasted Squash Soup with Coconut Milk

Although I love summer, the transition towards more autumnal temperatures and the first colours of fall have been refreshing. Fall is a season of many things: pumpkin spices lattes, apple desserts, and the official start of soup season – my favourite!

24 Hours in Munich, Germany

24 Hours in Munich, Germany

To wrap up our three-week adventure in Europe, we spent 24 hours in Munich before flying home from the Munich International Airport. Alyssa had spent a good chunk of time in Munich prior to my arrival, but my only experience with Munich was navigating my way from the airport to the train to take me to Venice at the beginning of our trip. Although we didn’t have an extensive amount of time in Munich, we were able to see a lot and get a good feel for the culture in the short 24 hours we were there. Continue reading 24 Hours in Munich, Germany

Cucumber Lemonade with Jalapeรฑo

Cucumber Lemonade with Jalapeรฑo

Any other home gardeners with an abundance of one (or a few) specific crops at the moment? Mine are green beans, salad greens, and cucumbers. I currently have 12 cucumbers sitting in the produce drawer in my fridge and I am determined to use them 

Barcelona on a Budget: A Three-Day Itinerary

Barcelona on a Budget: A Three-Day Itinerary

Our adventure in Spain really began in Nice, France. If you have been following along with my previous posts, you will know that Barcelona was the third major stop on our tour through Southern Europe in fall 2022. First came a nine-day tour of Italy 

Lavender Infused Honey

Lavender Infused Honey


A plant that brings me a great amount of joy to have growing in my garden year after year is lavender. Lavender is not only beautiful to look at and beloved by pollinators, but it is also so versatile and can be used to make so many wonderful creations. Continue reading Lavender Infused Honey

Touring the Best of the French Riviera in Three Days

Touring the Best of the French Riviera in Three Days

After our tour through Italy (read about that here), Alyssa and I spent a lovely three (and a half if we’re counting travel) days in the South of France along the French Riviera. I have previously travelled to Paris (read about my nine days in