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Oh Canada! Wednesday: Home Again Home Again

Posted on July 2, 2008 by Kiki Maraschino

Wednesday walked into town for lunch with Jeanette before heading to the airport. We had lunch at a homespun diner called The Maid’s Cottage. My Shepherd’s pie was homey, and would have been perfect if not for the mixed frozen … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada! Tuesday: The Last Supper

Posted on July 1, 2008 by Kiki Maraschino

Tuesday was our last night in Ontario. Another cousin and his very witty girlfriend took us out for dinner. When someone else is treating, you go where you are taken. So in spite of buffets having a bad reputation of … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada! Monday: Of Rugs and Roti

Posted on June 26, 2008 by Kiki Maraschino

On Monday we hooked up with my dad’s side of the family and went to the Museum of Textiles. There was a demo/participation display and since it was unattended, my mom walked over and started weaving to show my uncle … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada! Wednesday Continued: Canoe Canoe

Posted on May 30, 2008 by Kiki Maraschino

Canoe is a well-reviewed restaurant serving nouvelle Canadian cuisine. It is part of a restaurant group similar to Patina. I was surprised to be dropped off at a high-rise office building with instructions to take an elevator up to the … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada! Wednesday: Dim Sum and other Delights

Posted on May 29, 2008 by Kiki Maraschino

Wednesday I woke up and headed straight to Lai Wah Heen. It is quite possibly the best dim sum in Toronto. At the very least it is definitely the most elegant. The elevators have different paintings but I love this … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada! Tuesday – In Which I Run off to the Big City

Posted on May 28, 2008 by Kiki Maraschino

On Tuesday I took off for a little solo exploration. I lucked into a killer room at the Westin Harbour Castle – if you are going to Toronto, this is definitely the place to stay.   The view from my … Continue reading →

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Oh Canada! Sunday – I am Not Struck by Lightning

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Kiki Maraschino

Sunday Today I awakened to a strange whiny sound. My aunt asked, “Did the geese wake you up?” We’re not in Kansas anymore, Dorothy. Actually, I guess we ARE in Kansas. Newmarket, Ontario, Kansas to be exact. My aunt’s grand-daughter, … Continue reading →

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Oh, Canada! Saturday – Less than an Hour from Landing to Tim Horton’s

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Kiki Maraschino

Saturday Sometimes I feel like I’m related to half of Canada. My parents come from big farm families; I have seventy-two first cousins on my mother’s side alone. We have relations dotting the eastern and western edges of Canada, with … Continue reading →

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