After my first few attempts to get to Barcelona were thwarted, first by an injury then, of course, by the pandemic, I was anxious to finally experience one of the world’s great cities. It did not disappoint, but how could it? Barcelona’s appeal is undeniable – beautiful weather year-round, its coast dotted with beaches, a…
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A Guide To Toronto’s Independent Grocery Stores
With the unhealthy ambiance that’s circulating the political sphere these days, and democracy failing us in new and spectacular ways, and leadership that either can’t seem to make much progress, or willfully erodes it, I’ve been thinking of more ways that I can, as an individual, produce positive change in the world, from reducing waste…
Sweet and Treats – A Guide to Toronto’s Vegan Bakeshops
Through Being Cool, a beloved Toronto bakery recently closed its doors after six years of serving up a hearty selection of vegan pastries, donuts, and other sweet and savory delights. It doesn’t seem like that long ago, but in 2013 the vegan scene in Toronto was only just starting to take off, and vegan fresh…
Plant and Pine 