Look what I found – Art-Is-In Bread, the best in Ottawa

Art-Is-In Bread. Who has not tried the garlic bread and found almost whole cloves baked into the bread or had the baquette and not eaten the whole loaf in one sitting? While the bakers and ovens are located behind the Bagel Shop, the bread is sold mostly to restaurants and then some loaves and buns are available at locations such as Lansdown on Sundays, the Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli, The Red Apron and Epicuria. Of course, the Loeb in the Glebe has it as well.

Summertime Beach Humour

Q. What did the pig say at the beach on a hot summer’s day?

A. I’m bacon!

Q. What washes up on very small beaches?

A. Microwaves!

Photo credit: Pigging it. @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/elsie/3701921/

Look what I found – The Red Apron – The best pre-made meals in Ottawa

For a couple of years, we have been bringing home meals from the Red Apron. The meals for two usually cover supper and something left over for lunch. The staff are friendly and informed and you can get the frozen food as well as taking your chances when you arrive on what is available fresh. It is so good! I have recommended it to friends and now to you.

the red apron
571 Gladstone Ave.
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5P2

Telephone 613-321-0417

E-Mail info@redapron.ca

Look What I Found – Grace in the Kitchen, Old Ottawa South

I love looking in kitchen shops. If I had unlimited space in the kitchen, I would be bring home all kinds of things from Grace in the Kitchen . You can spend a lot of time looking at the high quality cooking and baking tools, pots, pans, knives. etc. One year I received a pair of their onion goggles- to protect the eyes from tearing when chopping onions. I have used them once but still have them as one of the most hilarious gadgets on the market. If you are looking for a selection of hostess gifts, nice things to take to people’s homes when invited for drinks or meals, there is a wonderful selection of sauces, spices, dips, crackers and spreads. When in doubt about an appropriate hostess gift, take a consumable from Grace in the Kitchen.

Grace in the Kitchen – 1165 Bank Street, Old Ottawa South.

Searching in Stonebridge for a Bungalow

It seems daunting to look on the MLS® for a new house. There are so many options. Once you have decided on your criteria the search narrows down considerably. Here is an example to show you how you can go from looking at 4,757 residential units to seeing the only listing available on July 17, 2010 for your bungalow dream home in Stonebridge.

Look what I found – The Zone for Funky and Wonderful Stuff

The Zone is a great store on Sussex that sells lighting, furniture, kitchen and office gadgets, bathroom and other home accents. There is something for everyone, including jewellery. Last week I bought an office chair and magnetic bulletin board. One of my favourite necklaces comes from The Zone in Montreal and I am tempted to buy some new white appetizer plates.

In Ottawa:

471 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1N 6Z5
telephone (613) 562-2755Store hours

Monday to Wednesday	10 am – 6 pm
Thursday and Friday	10 am – 9 pm
Saturday	10 am – 6 pm
Sunday	11 am – 5 pm

Look What I Found – Pascale’s Ice Cream, the best in Ottawa

It might not be a good sign that the creator of this ice cream, Pascale, gives me a hug each time we see each other. Is it that I am such as good customer? Yes. I love this ice cream and try my best to limit it to summer. Good luck with that! We have some favourites: White Chocolate Pistachio, Raspberry Cassis, Salted Caramel (and there are more it is just too pitiful how many we like). This ice cream is not for families that eat a bucket of ice cream at a sitting. Rather, it is good in small quantities (with a few flavours in the freezer waiting) and to give as a hostess gift, if you are only travelling for a short while so that the ice cream does not melt. It is so good, don’t eat it before you arrive.

Go to the the website for more information: http://www.pascalesicecream.com/

I scream – You scream – We all scream for Pascale’s ice cream.

Happy Canada Day!!!

Photo Credit: Drapeau du Canada à la Citadelle de Québec @ http://www.flickr.com/photos/husseinabdallah/2076448655/

Look what I found – A very good song about being Canadian

A couple of young Canadians in London, Ontario did this. They are adorable (and likely would hate to hear that adjective used on them). Okay, so how about smart, talented and with a great future?