Canadian Blog House was recently invited on a press trip to Central New York State to take part in some epic experiences in Cortland County, New York. All opinions are our own. New York State is always a great destination to visit in winter – especially when you get the chance to take part in […]
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Tropical Dominican Carnival Night Heats Up Ottawa
Canadian Blog House was recently invited to experience the Dominican Republic at Dominican Carnival Night, part of the Dominican Gastronomic and Cultural Festival at the Sheraton Ottawa Hotel. All opinions are our own. Authentic Dominican Republic food was on the menu. The sights and sounds of Merengue (sometimes referred to as the national dance of […]
Toronto: Exploring Canada’s Downtown As A Solo Traveller
Canadian Blog House partnered with Toronto Tourism, and the Chelsea Hotel, Toronto to show you what it’s like exploring Canada’s downtown as a solo traveler. All opinions are our own. My Toronto Story Exploring downtown Toronto as a solo traveller was never something on my bucket list. While I definitely have a sense of adventure […]
7 Fun Places For Families To Discover In Ottawa By Car
Discovering things to do in and around Ottawa by car, can be fun for the whole family! While there is much to experience in Ottawa‘s beautiful downtown core, Canada’s capital region offers visitors plenty of unique ways to enjoy time in Ottawa-Gatineau – in the outskirts! The city of Ottawa covers over 2,778 square kilometres […]
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11 Reasons To Love Zavida Coffee
Canadian Blog House recently discovered there are many reasons to love Zavida coffee after getting the chance to review several varieties of Zavida Coffee Roasters coffee. All opinions are our own. I’m no coffee connoisseur, however, I do pride myself on knowing the taste of a great cup of coffee. After all, I start each […]
22 Behind-The-Scenes Tours To Experience In Canada
Behind-the-scenes tours offer visitors a unique and interesting experience, at some of Canada’s favourite entertainment venues and tourist attractions. Whether you are a sports fan, a foodie, a live-theatre fan, or animal lover, you’ll find some great behind-the-scenes tours in many of the towns and cities you visit in Canada. Some of these behind-the-scenes tours […]
5 Tips To Help You Get Your Home Ready For The Holidays With Dulux
Canadian Blog House recently partnered with Dulux Canada to bring you this DIY painting project and to provide you with tips to help you get your home ready for the holidays. All opinions are our own. There are many ways to get your home ready for the holidays. Cleaning, decluttering, putting up the Christmas tree, and […]
A Great Canadian Chat About Great Canadian Cottages With Colin And Justin
You know you are in for a great Canadian chat when renowned design expert and co-host of Great Canadian Cottages, Colin McAllister, starts off by sharing a fascinating story that includes some shenanigans about he and his partner, Justin Ryan. After a very staid, very British evening at the British High Commission here in Ottawa, […]
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Corn Flake Cookies Recipe
Corn Flake Cookies Recipe There’s nothing better than homemade cookies. My mum’s homemade cookies were always so delicious, no matter the type of cookie she made. Our house was often filled with the aroma of homemade cookies. One of mum’s cookie recipes that she baked many times over the years, her Corn Flake Cookies recipe, […]
Perfect Pulled Pork Round-Up
They say there is nothing better than Texas BBQ. I would have to agree. One of the best pulled pork dinners I’ve ever had was in San Antonio, Texas where my nephew and his wife treated me to dinner at a local outdoor BBQ restaurant during my visit there. Texans know their BBQ’d pulled pork. […]
Tasty Puff Pastry Round-Up
This past New Year’s Eve, despite good intentions, and the fabulous Ottawa 2017/Canada 150 celebrations happening on Parliament Hill, we did not venture downtown to ring in the new year. Instead, we stayed in, with a bottle of bubbly – and some tasty puff pastry Pear and Cheese Galettes. In fact, we found the recipe for […]
7 Veggie Snacks You’ll Actually Want To Eat
Fall is one of the best seasons for fresh produce, with all manners of green and leafy veggies, squash, corn, sweet potatoes and more in full bloom and ready for pickin’ and eatin’ – and perfect for veggie snacks. With so many affordable and delectable choices when it comes to snacking healthfully, it’s really a […]
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17 Lessons I Learned From Losing My Mum
It has been almost a month since Mum passed away. Almost a month since losing my mum. A month…and a lifetime’s worth of lessons on what it’s like to lose your mum. Some days, it seems like just yesterday she left us. Some days, it seems like it’s been years since she’s been gone. A […]
Lest We Forget. How Will You Remember?
The events of the past few weeks involving Canada’s fallen soldiers, and ongoing conflicts around the world, have given me more of a pause for thought this coming Remembrance Day. While I always pay respect to fallen soldiers, our veterans, and to active military personnel, this Remembrance Day just feels a little more special to […]
Everybody Told Me So
People warned me. They did. When we made the decision last fall to get a puppy, everyone was telling me that having a puppy is very much like having a child. I heard things like “Oh boy…you’ll be busy!” and “Your life is going to change”. All I could think of was, they can’t be serious. Raising […]
Vaguebooking, Clickbait, And Other Social Media Pet Peeves
Yesterday marked Canada’s 148th Birthday. As happy as I was to celebrate our great country’s birthday, I was even more excited during the afternoon when I received the most amazing email I have ever received here at Canadian Blog House. I’m over the moon, and excited beyond belief about it. It’s the best opportunity I’ve […]
