The Name Change Game

by | Jun 21, 2012 | Food & Wine

It’s been apparent to me for awhile that I need to change the name of my blog. While I think it’s cute and quirky, it’s obvious that some find the word slaughter in the title a bit off-putting. Shocking, right? Yes, I’m kidding. When the name was suggested (by my...

Wine Newbie

by | Jun 8, 2012 | Food & Wine

I’ve never been a big wine drinker – I was never keen on the taste and red wine often gives me headaches. Apparently, that’s because of the histamines. Who knew? I’ve always loved the idea of wine, though. I would see complicated wine lists and wonder about them, I...

Running Wild

by | May 17, 2012 | Food & Wine

Recently, my cousin invited me to do a 5k with her. She loves to run and has done many 5ks and 10ks. I’m a total novice. I walked a half marathon in 2008 and a 5k last year. Running is not something I’ve ever really thought much about until recently. Now, however, it...

Gourmet Food & Wine Expo

by | Nov 20, 2010 | Food & Wine

  Yesterday Shawn and I decided to venture out to the Metro Convention Centre for my very first Gourmet Food and Wine Expo. I’d heard good things and was looking forward to checking it out. We had a 2 For 1 coupon from my Toronto Life coupon book and at $16 per...