Hello readers, I am ashamed to admit that I have never been to Pelee Island. There. I said it. Quite unbelievable I know, given how long I’ve now lived here, but nonetheless true. I’ve been meaning to get over to the island for ages. It’s been on my list since […]
Hey friends, I hope this finds you all well. I don’t know about you but I enjoy a little mystery in my life. I also truly love history, so I thought why not add a little mystery to my history … (insert eye roll here) and check out the Murder […]
Hello again readers, Can you believe we are into August already? Summer is flying by and I don’t know about you, but time seems to be moving differently this year. Seemingly fast and slow all at once. I remember as a kid, summers felt endless. Long days spent on my […]
Hello again readers, I hope you are all having a great summer. As promised, I am out and about enjoying the sunshine, (to a sensible degree) good food, (to a less sensible degree) and some pretty great music too. I am someone who feels there is a time and a […]
Hello readers, it’s been a while since last we spoke. I’d like to say that everything in my life has been hunky-dory, but that would not be entirely accurate. In fact, it’s been rather a difficult last couple of years for me, the details of which, I won’t bore you […]
Hello friends, At the risk of alienating myself further from society, I’d like to talk to you about the moon. Before I do though, a bit of context. The moon has always fascinated me. A benevolent night light in the sky, but so much more than that. Let’s be clear, […]
Hello readers! In this day and age, we all need something to cheer about. Someone to root for. An example of someone using their gifts and abilities fully. Someone to get behind, as it were. Someone who may even live close by. As it happens, I have someone in mind. His […]
Hello again readers. Happy nearly spring to you all! Easter is, as you know right around the corner, and I think we are all ready to enjoy some time with loved ones, and eat some treats. Especially this year. To that end, I’ve been thinking about Easter dinner … and […]
Hello again Friends, I hope this finds you well. You’ll be pleased to know I haven’t starved, as it has been quite some time since my last restaurant review. I’ve eaten very well indeed. I think though, moving forward, you all have listened to me chew — so to speak […]
Hello Friends. The term “game-changer” gets bandied about a lot these days. Seems like every time I turn on the TV, the game is being changed. Now, I’m not typically a bandwagon jumper, but I really must admit, my game has been changed — as of today. How so? Well, […]
Hello Friends, I was really crestfallen a few weeks back while driving through Kingsville. Why? Well, let me tell you. It’s because I saw that Cheesecake on a Stick had closed … before I even had a chance to try it! How tragic. I have always enjoyed foods served on […]
Hello Friends. The first time I tasted Chinese food I was well into my teens. Can you imagine that? With all the choices available to people nowadays. However, it was the ’80s and I came from a family that didn’t really “branch out” dietarily speaking. We ate, as many families […]
Hello Friends. Why is it that some foods are just so much better when they are prepared by a restaurant, or I guess more specifically, not by me? Honestly, I can have all the same ingredients, complete all the steps, and end up with totally unexceptional results. Nachos are one […]
Hello again Friends. Can I call you friends at this point? I hope so. I’m doing it anyway. Speaking of friends, I got to spend time with one of mine today! We decided to hit a patio for some lunch and laughs. I figured why not kill two birds with […]
Hello Readers, Just so you know, I love Indian food. I. Love. It. Almost above any other kind. It is certainly at the top of my list of ethnic foods and a good distance away, on said list, from any other ethnic food … and that’s ridiculous because I truly love […]
Hello again Readers. You know something? We really are spoiled for choice with regards to great restaurants in this area. What are we — ten reviews in now, and I’ve yet to have a bad meal. That’s remarkable. The best part is that I have so many places left to […]
Hello readers, let’s talk about breakfast. I’ll confess I have a complicated relationship with this meal … not because I don’t love it. Au contraire. It’s just because my love is not reciprocated. Far from it. Bread, pancakes, muffins, croissants, pastries, doughnuts … and … sniff … crepes all despise […]
Happy Spring, readers! … or BBQ season, as it is known in my house. Despite that last blast of winter we had, I knew Spring had arrived when the unmistakeable waft of BBQ smoke blew by me the other day. Light and ethereal. Why is it the mere hint of […]
Hello again Friends. As I’ve mentioned, it was recently my birthday. I bring this up not as a plea for attention, accolades or gifts, (cash, however …) but rather as rationale for my next review. Because birthdays are meant to be all about wishes … and cake. Cake too. My […]
Greetings readers, If you will indulge me a brief moment, I’d like to share my philosophy on desserts … Just do it. A hackneyed slogan to be sure, but it perfectly sums up my position. None of our days are promised, so at this age and stage of life I’m […]
Hello again friends, I’m back with another riveting restaurant review — or instalment of “Jo eats the food” — whichever you prefer. I think it’s important to be as fair and impartial as possible with these reviews. To that end, despite the fact that dining in was an option at […]
Hello again. I hope you all are hangin’ in there despite everything. I too, am doing my best. This latest lockdown though, has given me pause for thought. I suppose a bit of self-reflection is a good thing, except when it isn’t. Lately I’ve found my mind wandering back to […]
Hello fellow food lovers, I’d like to begin my next restaurant review with an ode to a classic, a North American favourite — nay, a staple — an icon of deliciousness. The hamburger. I love me a good hamburger, but there’s one thing I’ve never understood. How can hamburgers be […]
Hello friends. I hope this finds you well. I’m here again with another restaurant review. I feel like you’re starting to get to know me a bit. I’m sure by now you’ve guessed that I love food, but you can’t possibly know how much. I mean, I love all kinds […]
Oh, how I miss dining in restaurants! The people, the atmosphere, the eating of delicious food I didn’t have to think of and then prepare. The spending that little bit longer to brush my hair and put on a bit of lipstick. The ever-popular leaving o’ the mess and the […]