Author Archives: Kiki Maraschino

About Kiki Maraschino

I like catfish. Sure, we all like catfish, but I think for me it is somehow deeper.

Hudson’s Canadian Tap House

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Kiki Maraschino

Hudson’s in the West Ed Mall is kind of a Canadian theme restaurant. Better meals were probably waiting elsewhere, but I just couldn’t resist. The walls were adorned with snowshoes and the servers were dressed as various Indian maidens. Pierra … Continue reading →

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Edmonton: Snow Cat

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Kiki Maraschino

Although I hated to leave the fireplace in Maureen’s basement where I had been sleeping, we went to spend the rest of the week at Pierre and Olga’s. They have an outdoor cat that lives in the snow. Its name … Continue reading →

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Edmonton: Vicky’s Bistro and Wine Bar

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kiki Maraschino

Vicky and George, first generation Greeks Have moved locations several times. Vicky’s is elegant and clean, with a warm, homey vibe. Pierre and Olga’ grand-daughter also happens to work there as a server. We started out with Saganaki, a baked cheese … Continue reading →

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A Difficult Day all Around

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kiki Maraschino

Tuesday Maureen drove me, my mom, Loretta and Pat to St Paul for the funeral. It was 15 below (C) with biting winds. When I got up, everyone was throwing on sweaters and mittens and toques like they were preparing … Continue reading →

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Snow!

Posted on February 25, 2013 by Kiki Maraschino

We flew into Edmonton Sunday night and had a nice family dinner of comforting chili made by Maureen. I had sworn all the way there I would not complain about the cold. I walked out into the snow on my first … Continue reading →

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Cliff’s Notes on the Breland Family

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Kiki Maraschino

My mother’s father, Alfred Breland, married twice, and brought 15 children into this world. I once extrapolated 72 first cousins from this, and goodness knows how many second cousins. For the sake of this visit, I am going to keep … Continue reading →

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Auntie Mary Louise

Posted on February 23, 2013 by Kiki Maraschino

My mom’s sister Mary Louise passed away Friday at the age of 97. She owned one of the farms we used to stay at when I was little. I remember eating rhubarb conserves straight out of the jar. I still … Continue reading →

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Viva Red Rock

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Kiki Maraschino

Saturday there were no workshops and my flight wasn’t until the evening, so we decided to go to Red Rock. We stopped for breakfast at the Roadfood-reviewed Mary’s Hash House. It is not to be confused with Hash House-a-Go Go, … Continue reading →

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Viva Casino Dining

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kiki Maraschino

Friday I was in workshops all day, but I had time to run across the street to Caesar’s to Rao’s. Yes, RAO’S! I was so excited! I was a little sad they don’t have the red peppers at lunch. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Viva Serendipity 3

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Kiki Maraschino

Thursday night I went to Serendipity 3 at Caesar’s Palace with some friends for dinner. The New York location has been around since the 50s. It was Andy Warhol’s favorite place for sweets and he paid in drawings. The Las … Continue reading →

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Viva la Buffet

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Kiki Maraschino

So a group of casinos have this deal called Buffet of Buffets. For $45 you can eat at any of 5 buffets as much as you want during 24 hours. If I timed it to have my first breakfast late … Continue reading →

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Viva Nick!

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Kiki Maraschino

My friend Nick, who I’ve known since I was 14 years old, picked me up at the airport – the test of true friendship. We had lunch at Lotus of Siam, which was recommended to me by Roadfooders. It’s really … Continue reading →

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Viva My Hotel Room

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Kiki Maraschino

Here I am in Sin City. I am staying at Planet Hollywood because it is where my workshop is. Each room is themed to a certain actor, and who do I get but Arnold Schwartzenegger! Me! A state employee! Imagine … Continue reading →

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Lats Go Home

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Kiki Maraschino

Before embarking on this journey, it was hard to see Latvia in anything but shades of grey. We learned that it is actually a vibrant green. We had watched a tour video so depressing that we started saying to each other … Continue reading →

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Lats Do it in a Fancy Restaurant

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Kiki Maraschino

We finally found 36 Linea down on the beach. It was a little chilly to eat outside, but the patio was gorgeous. When it came time to order the waiter started pushing soup. But I didn’t want soup. Bridin got … Continue reading →

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