Nicole Buzzing
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Destinations
    • Alberta
    • Ontario
    • Nova Scotia
    • California
    • Louisiana
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Pennsylvania
    • Central America & Mexico
    • Taiwan
    • Turkey
  • About
    • Services
    • Contact
    • Life & Travel Goals
    • Disclaimer
  • Gallery
    • Travel
    • Flora & Nature
    • Every Day
    • Country Life
    • Captive Wildlife
    • Raptors in Focus
    • Dogs
    • Cats

NEW WEBSITE NOW LIVE!!

TAKE ME THERE!
*Please note that as of August 1, 2019 this Weebly site will no longer be updated.

My Tips, Trips, Opinions & Rants

Are you thinkin' what I'm thinkin'?

My Kind of Comfort Food

11/8/2018

0 Comments

 
Anyone who knows me knows I love food. And some food resonates with me more than others – some are comfort food. And some of these food choices are better enjoyed at certain times of the year, like having a bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup on a cold winter’s day. The taste, warmth and ambiance enjoyed with the food simply makes me feel content.

Read More
0 Comments

It’s the Little Snacks That Count

9/13/2018

0 Comments

 
​Have you ever received that little something from your partner that makes your day a bit brighter? Sometimes it’s a special event, sometimes it’s a new product, but most of the time (in our case), it’s food – specifically the little snacks. Those make the biggest impact on how my day is going to play out.

Read More
0 Comments

Discovering the Best Local Food Hotspots

6/14/2018

0 Comments

 
​One of the perks of committing to one area for several years is discovering the best local foodie restaurants near home. Having lived in Toronto for over 6 years during my university days, I knew of numerous local hot spots that my friends and I would gravitate to, and often. Now, living out of the city and in the suburbs for the last 5 years, I’ve had to rediscover what constitutes ‘the best restaurants’ in my neighbourhood – the best in the ‘Tri-Cities’ area. Here are a few of my favourites!  

Read More
0 Comments

How To Make Tasty Breakfast Burritos [Affordably]

11/8/2017

2 Comments

 
​Are you still stopping off at Timmy’s, Starbucks or Rotten Ronnie’s on your way in to work for a quick bite? That $5 a day could go towards better things if you make your own breakfast burritos, at a fraction of the cost. We’ve done this a few times now and ours only cost about $1.50 each and are made with fresh ingredients - here’s how!

Read More
2 Comments

The Farmers This Summer Must Be Hurtin’

9/21/2017

2 Comments

 
​This summer has been one of the wettest summers I have ever experienced (and definitely the most unsuccessful one ever in terms of results from my backyard garden). Fresh veggies are some of the best ‘healthy’ treats one can have, but this year has been a bust for backyard vegetable gardens… I can’t even imagine what it’s been like for the farmers who do this for a living!

Read More
2 Comments

Product Review: Why FoodSavers Are the Best New Kitchen Tech

2/8/2017

0 Comments

 
Product Name: FoodSaver 2-in-1 Stainless Steel Vacuum Sealer
Model: V4825 Bag Sealer
Retail Price: $175 - $250 CAD, replacement bags about $40 CAD
Where to Buy it: online or in stores – Amazon, Costco and Wal-Mart are a few viable options
​Features:
  • Offers air-tight vacuum sealing for moist and dry food items
  • Removeable drip tray (easy for cleaning, dishwasher safe)
  • Automatic sensor for sealing or manually seal
  • Retractable hose accessory for removing air from other products/FoodSaver bags
  • 5 year limited warranty (some newer models are only 1 year)

Read More
0 Comments

Ice Wine Your Heart Out in Niagara

1/17/2017

0 Comments

 
​For the second year in a row, I’ve attended the Niagara Falls Ice Wine Tour and once again, it did not disappoint! This year we revisited Niagara-on-the-Lake and explored Twenty Valley (St. Catherine’s - Lincoln - Jordan area), hitting up a total of nine wineries in one day. Talk about satisfying your sweet tooth! If you love sweet wines and food, this Ice Wine Festival is definitely for you!

Read More
0 Comments

Eight Days in Taiwan – Here’s What I Did!

12/9/2016

0 Comments

 
Many of my friends and family are aware that I just returned from a short trip to Taiwan. Below is my itinerary summary and a few comments/tips if you’re planning a trip of your own! I was lucky enough to be invited to stay with a friend, and decided to make the most of the trip by seeing as much as I could of the island (within reason of course). Taiwan is often referred to as Ilha Formosa (beautiful island), and it truly is. 

Read More
0 Comments

Why North American Style Buffets are Awesome!

9/1/2016

0 Comments

 
I will start off by saying I am a little biased to favouring buffets. Mandarin and Ye’s Sushi are two of my fiancé’s favourite places to eat out and very rarely do I object (I like them a lot too)! I’m all for buffets because I find that they are often the best option for satisfying all palettes and ensuring there is something that everyone can enjoy. No matter what mood I’m in or what I’m craving, the buffet will provide (or at least offer something similar that I can indulge in). 

Read More
0 Comments

Food: Try Everything Once & Get Creative in the Kitchen!

7/7/2016

4 Comments

 
​I’ve always had a love for food and I’ve never shied away from trying new things. As a child, my mom never catered to me by preparing “kid-friendly” meals, and I now appreciate that she did this while I was growing up! She fed me what the adults were having, and if I didn’t like it, then too bad because that was all I was getting. Over time, I grew to like virtually everything and I'm now willing to try pretty much anything once. I’ve had escargot, I love calamari, I eat sashimi/sushi regularly. The most exotic food I’ve eaten is probably alligator, which I tried when I was in New Orleans in 2010 (it tasted like chicken to me). 

Read More
4 Comments
<<Previous

    Author

    I’m working my way through life in Canada and traveling when I can afford to explore beyond the border. Sharing my tips, trips, opinions and rants on life and travel in the meantime.

    Picture

    Categories

    All
    Budgeting/Saving Money
    Discovered!
    Every Day
    Food
    Guest Corner
    In My Opinion
    Ontario Local
    Our DYI Projects
    Photography
    Product Reviews
    Relationships
    Travel

    Archives

    July 2019
    June 2019
    May 2019
    April 2019
    March 2019
    February 2019
    January 2019
    December 2018
    November 2018
    October 2018
    September 2018
    August 2018
    July 2018
    June 2018
    May 2018
    April 2018
    March 2018
    February 2018
    January 2018
    December 2017
    November 2017
    October 2017
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    May 2017
    April 2017
    March 2017
    February 2017
    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Blog
  • Destinations
    • Alberta
    • Ontario
    • Nova Scotia
    • California
    • Louisiana
    • New York
    • Ohio
    • Pennsylvania
    • Central America & Mexico
    • Taiwan
    • Turkey
  • About
    • Services
    • Contact
    • Life & Travel Goals
    • Disclaimer
  • Gallery
    • Travel
    • Flora & Nature
    • Every Day
    • Country Life
    • Captive Wildlife
    • Raptors in Focus
    • Dogs
    • Cats