The Year In Books: August with Made in Quebec by Julian Armstrong

The Year in Books: August with Made In Quebec by Julian Armstrong

Made In Quebec: A Culinary Journey by Julian Armstrong is about the rich food, recipes, and agriculture of la belle province. Unlike some regions of Canada, Quebec has a strong culinary history, with quintessential Quebecois dishes like poutine, tourtiere, and tarte au sucre. Tomiko and I went on a little food tour of Quebec, and used Armstrong’s […]

Prince Edward County Eats: The Hubb Eatery and Lounge

Prince Edward County Eats: The Hubb Eatery and Lounge

The first stop on Kiku Corner’s Quebec Culinary Adventure was The Hubb Eatery and Lounge in Prince Edward County. While not in Quebec, it was the lunch stop on our 6 hour drive to Montreal. Serving lunch and dinner six days a week, The Hubb Eatery and Lounge is the restaurant attached to Angeline’s Inn. […]

The Barn Quilt Trail in Prince Edward County

During the six hour journey between Toronto and Montreal, Meinhilde and I made a detour through Prince Edward County. This wine region in Southeastern Ontario has recently exploded as a foodie destination, so we were excited to explore it for ourselves. Apart from the other treats of the area (stay tuned, we will show those to you shortly), […]

Kiku Corner’s Quebec Culinary Adventure

Kiku Corner's Quebec Culinary Adventure

For Kiku Corner’s Quebec Culinary Adventure, Tomiko and I spent six days driving up to and around the province of Quebec, stopping at farms and roadside stalls to taste as much as summer had to offer. Take a look at our route we took through Toronto, Prince Edward County, Montreal, Quebec City, Tadoussac, and Ottawa, and […]

Wildflowers of the Utah Desert

Prickly Pear Cactus, Utah Desert Wildflowers

Earlier in May, my parents and I returned to Utah for another hiking trip. We went to Zion and Bryce National Parks back in October, so this time we visited Arches, Canyonlands, and Capitol Reef National Parks. I love learning to identify things: animals (easy), birds (harder), trees (harder still), and wildflowers. When I worked […]