We have been camped for about 5 days at Mustang Island State Park, right beside the Feldman family from Switzerland. We've been chatting about our various travels... and their stories are very interesting as they are traveling in the United States and Canada for a whole year. You can see their website at http://www.familientrip.ch Yesterday, we were invited to join them for dinner. Not … [Read more...]
BIG Beer at the Terry Bison Ranch
We popped into the Terry Bison Ranch in Cheyenne, Wyoming for a couple of days. Been there before and while it's not the prettiest place to camp, the price is right and access to highways I-80 and I-25 are super easy. Too, Bobby Flay voted Terry Bison Ranch for Wyoming's best burger in 2009 and I agree. Their bison burgers are some of the best I've ever eaten. But the beer offerings take … [Read more...]
Blueberry Apricot Vitamix Sorbet Recipe
We enjoyed Ed's Blueberry Sorbet while camping at McDonald Creek Provincial Park. Here's the recipe: Yield: 3 cups (720 mL) Processing Time: 30 to 60 seconds Speed: Variable to High 1 cup (240 mL) skim milk 2 cups frozen blueberries 1/2 Banana 1/2 cup Splenda or sweetener to taste 1/2 teaspoon (3 mL) vanilla extract ICE Place all ingredients in Vita-Mix container in … [Read more...]
More about Sun Peaks Resort
Sun Peaks Resort is the largest four-season resort in BC next to Whistler. The charming ski in / ski out alpine village is surrounded by three mountains on which to play - Tod, Sundance and Mt. Morrisey. In winter, downhill enthusiasts can choose from 122 runs that span the three mountains, while cross-country skiiers and snowshoers have 28 kilometers of groomed and ungroomed trails. … [Read more...]
Il Paesano: The Perfect Pizza in Toronto
One of the things I've missed most since moving away from Toronto is truly tasty pizza. (In my not-so-humble-opinion, they just don't DO pizza here in the west... or bread). Our favorite pizzeria is Il Paesano Pizzeria which is located in a tiny strip mall at 396 Brownsline in Toronto's west end. The building's exterior gives no hint of the wonderful treats within, yet Il Paesano has been in … [Read more...]