As we draw closer to the provincial election, we really need to make some things clear: having money doesn’t make you “elite.” The Conservative rhetoric is about bringing down the so-called “elite,” and I read time and time again that… Continue Reading
I see myself as someone who is a little old fashioned. I prefer young children – especially those who are under, say, 16, to address me NOT by my first name, but as, say, Mrs. Mintz, Ms. Cheng Mintz or… Continue Reading
When my husband and I were looking into adoption, my dad asked me whether we would be telling our child. I rolled my eyes and told him that of course we would be doing so! The adoption class we took… Continue Reading
Note: This was originally posted on DelectablyChic! Totally WTF, right? But this was what my grandmother told me to discourage me from dancing. I only know one other person who had a family member tell her that and yes, she,… Continue Reading
It’s been nearly one year since I officially stopped updating on DelectablyChic!. And while I recycle posts here sometimes, I’m really glad I don’t write there anymore. I felt really restricted about what I could/couldn’t (or rather, should/shouldn’t) say when… Continue Reading
The usual suspects are back for the One of a Kind Show, including our favourites such as The Fishery, 3rd Floor Studios, Birdslovebees, Uppdoo and Crosswind Farms. Some old favourites were noticeably absent, however. Voisin Pure Maple Syrup, which also… Continue Reading
Over the summer of 2017, I was looking for good yoga shorts to wear to class – both barre and yoga. But no matter which store I go to, I find it impossible to find something good. Ideally, I don’t… Continue Reading
NOTE: A version of this was originally posted on DelectablyChic! back in 2014. I decided to give an Italian-inspired meal an East Asian twist. Making turkey meatballs Asian (dim sum) style and serving it with rice and seaweed noodles rather… Continue Reading
I’m the first generation in my family to be a Canadian born Canadian. My parents came here a few years before I was born. I recently saw a BuzzFeed video featuring adult children of Asian immigrants to the United States… Continue Reading
Yes, I tend to buy so-called “weird” snacks (at least according to my parents – and NO, I’m NOT apologizing for that!). Most things I have in my pantry are NOT from “mainstream” brands which one might find at a… Continue Reading