Monthly Archives: August 2016

MasterChef Australia

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MasterChef Australua

We all love to watch Gordon Ramsey on MasterChef and if you are from Canada you probably watch MasterChef Canada, however, if you are not watching MasterChef Australia, you are truly missing out on what MasterChef is all about. Last year we began the first few seasons of MasterChef Australia and became hooked. At the beginning of the summer, we picked up where we left and are caught up with the current season. The show is hosted and judged by Restaurateur and chef Gary Mehigan, chef George Calombaris and food critic Matt … Continue reading →

Family Tradition – Canadian National Exhibition

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Visiting the CNE (Canadian National Exhibition) has been a family tradition since I was a little girl and continues today. It has been a tradition for many Canadians since it began in 1879 as The Toronto Industrial Exhibition and is now also known as The Ex. The CNE is open for 18 days beginning August 19 and runs until September 5, 2016. As a young girl, I would go with my father, who would be in the Warrior’s Day Parade on the first Saturday after opening.  He played drums in a … Continue reading →

Train Restoration – Preserving History – Toronto Railway Museum

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We recently headed downtown to the Toronto Railway Museum for a tour and a glimpse into the train restoration. We love touring around Toronto, learning the history of the sites and taking in all that is around us. It had been a couple of years since we last visited, my daughter was excited to return. Train Restoration The museum opened in 2010 with the help of the Toronto Historical Railway Association and the many volunteers who gave time and energy in the preservation of the trains. The Roundhouse was originally … Continue reading →