Derek’s Tech Talk Tuesday: The FoodSaver FM5000 Series Vacuum Sealer
I do love a good household gadget. I don’t deny that the novelty of some of them does wear off quicker than others. So, something that is both fun and functional is more likely to maintain my attention for a longer time. You might recall my new coffee mill that I reviewed previously? At Christmas time
A Jam-Packed Public Market
A public market. An active learning park. A petting zoo. A working farm. A top-notch restaurant. An aquaponics facility. Country-side bliss. Live events. Any one of these activities would be a family-fun destination in itself. But combined in a single location? That’s awesome! That’s Granary Road! The sprawling grounds of Granary Road Public Market Located 5km off
Bee Kingdom Glass: Calgary’s Glassblowers
Sometimes one stumbles on a hidden gem when you’re least expecting it. This was our experience when we happened to find ourselves in the northwest neighbourhood of Mt Pleasant one Sunday afternoon. We happened upon a sign that advertised a local glassblowing studio. A quick Google search of the studio confirmed that it was closed
A Tribute to Tuesday Shopping: My Costco Infatuation
Since moving to Canada I have become just a little obsessed with shopping at Costco. I spent my formative 18 months in Calgary on a visitor’s visa while awaiting my permanent residence which would entitle me to work. I had an inordinate amount of free time on my hands to explore. One of my favourite weekly – and sometimes twice-weekly
Must-See Calgary: “I have half a day to explore”
Where should I go and what should I see? If you find yourself with half a day at your disposal to discover Calgary, I can provide you with a travel pack full of destinations that you can check off your proverbial to-see list. While there is a lot to see and experience in the outlying neighbourhoods,
Detouring through the +15 Skywalk
Have you ever had opportunity to visit a maze? Did you get lost? Were you overwhelmed? Why did you go in the first place: as a dare? for some group event? was it part of a tour? Well, did you know that Calgary has it's very own public maze? It's called the +15 Skywalk and it's accessible