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How Do You Like Dem Apples? My Trip to Waddell

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Crisp mornings, layered clothing and pumpkin-flavoured everything – Fall is in the air! Although it doesn’t officially begin until September 23, it only feels natural to start the new season with a trip to the apple orchard.

Friends and I head north on a cool – but sunny – Sunday morning towards Wadell Apples off Hwy 15. Their orchard has quite a few visitors when we arrive in the early afternoon but there’s enough space that it doesn’t feel crowded. After a quick rundown of the types of available apples – MacIntosh, Lobo and a few Redcourt – we are handed a bag that generally holds ten pounds of apples and we’re on our way. They only have bags, so if you prefer a basket – bring your own. Continue reading →

My Top Six Picks from the Collins Bay Flea Market

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Strolling through the Collins Bay Flea Market, I am surrounded by a mish mash of items. Old Cabbage Patch dolls to my left, baseball cards to my right, antique Coca Cola signs mounted on the wall ahead of me and back-to-back dressers creating a path. The 6000 square foot space resembles a grandma’s basement that needs a good purging. But that’s what I like about it. I love a good hunt for a unique item and with 25 diverse vendors, I am surrounded by many treasures. Continue reading →

what is this cool site?

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Hi!

Thank you for visiting. To give you a little background, I grew up in Kingston but moved to Toronto around ten years ago for University ( I studied journalism) and to start my career (I worked as an online content editor). I am now back in town with my husband. I’ve always thought that Kingston is one of the most underrated towns. It’s inhabited by wonderfully nice people who never hesitate to smile at you when you pass them on the street, there are plenty of things to do, a long list of amazing restaurants AND affordable housing – bonus! Plus, Prince Edward County is just a stone’s throw away!

Here you will find my mini-adventures – mostly culinary – in this waterfront town.

Enjoy!