In my previous blog Snowboard Diaries: The Fear of Going Forward I talked about everything just clicking as I learned to control going forward on my board and having a big grin moment. Here it is. I really

Last week I spoke about my challenges trying to become a snowboarder for several years and the day I finally found my toe edge. Now that I can carve, my next challenge was to overcome my fear of going

The day I found my toe edge. As mentioned in my previous post 'The Snowboard Struggle is Real', I had almost given up on snowboarding until a good friend helped me onto my toes. Within an hour of help,

My snowboarding attempt started late in life and I didn't have much help along the way. The few friends who offered help either spent about 5 minutes with me or said "I don't know, you just kinda

Nothing like celebrating the New Year by blowing your nose at midnight right? That's how I spent mine! To ease your throat, boost your immunity and warm you up from the inside. Here is a simple recipe

When the snow arrives, one of my favourite pastimes is snowshoeing. A couple of years ago I lucked out at Costco with a set for under $80 which came with poles and a handy bag to zip everything up in and

When it comes to cocktails, garnish is kind of the swipe right moment for tasting a drink. I love using mint as it not only adds flourish but a beautiful aroma which can enhance the taste of a cocktail.

Hello friends! Thanks to all of your get well messages, im feeling a bit better and i wanted to post about this few days ago, before I got sick!  So every year when I go home to Latvia, I usually go shopping

One of the things I miss the most while on my medical diet is protein bars. I tend to find that about halfway through the afternoon I get tired and need a pick-me up. Unfortunately on the SIBO diet, you

“You won’t have centre pieces? But it is our annual dinner?!” Things you might say when an event is organized by a guy on a tight budget, with 13 tables to decorate. Challenge accepted. What I used: Empty

It's cold. That can mean only one thing, whisky. Hot Whisky! I am a big fan of the Hot Toddy, why? Well, you can't really mess it up. You need five basic components. Alcohol, sweetener, citrus, spices

I needed to fill the void of my desire for potato fries. It has been three months since I have embraced the golden starch-laden root vegetable and tonight led to this delicious alternative! Here is my

Halloween is around the corner and I got designated the house party task of sign making. One of my favourite 'aging' processes is the old tea bag trick (hold the jokes). Here is a quick step-by-step on

It's big. Huge. You will hardly run into the same folk and can always find a beach chair, pool to swim in and lounge to sip at. The buffet rocks. Akin to many, I am an avid reader of Trip Advisor reviews

With a windstorm outside blowing the vibrant red maple leaves across the way, it seemed fitting to share this Maple Bourbon Whisky Sour with you. My favourite thing about Whisky Sours is that there are

Alas, my reluctant acceptance of autumn - and squash is EVERYWHERE. Thankfully it is okayed on the SIBO diet, and I have found it has become a staple substitute for potatoes (how I miss potatoes). Squash

I hate secrets, and I hate lying but for the last six months I have kept @wadepaterson's surprise birthday trip to Mexico hush. I found myself days prior googling - "How to announce a surprise birthday

Hello Steemians! I am so excited to finally be a part of the Steemit community. It didn’t take much convincing by my pro-Steem other half @wadepaterson to use this platform as an outlet for the hyperactive