Snow

I know...it's a snow day and panic for drivers has set in. But I love snow days, even if it means more work for me. Working in a school I'll be spending the rest of the day calling parents who didn't think to let us know that their child isn't coming in.

But this is the first forecast storm this season that has actually hit, and it means that we'll have a good layer of real snow on the slopes.

I'm feel sorry for all of the folks who hate the snow and the cold. But just like I tell people who hate their job...don't waste time complaining, do something about it. Your options, figure out a way to change your situation or change yourself. Find a way to love winter like I do, or find a way to not live in this climate.

I can't wait to hit the canal and do some skating. I've been out a number of times for cross-country skiing and we're planning a couple of trips out to the slopes to do some snow boarding.

If you just can't get behind the winter sports, there are many winter festivals, at least 3 in the Ottawa area last weekend. So get out and fall in love with winter. It's here for at LEAST 4 months (if not 6), find a way to get through it without hating it.

Bring on the snow! And drive safe :)

With Love
~sarah~

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Deliciousness

This evening a friend of mine left her baby with our husbands and off we went seeking cheese, charcuterie and wine.

We ventured a walk through the Byward Market in Ottawa. It was an understandably quiet Saturday night with the cold and snow.

We ended at a lovely spot, at 1 York Street, called Play Food and Wine. The place was packed when we arrived, shortly after 8, and us without a reservation. No worries, there was room upstairs at the kitchen bar; comfortable bar chairs at a high bar like area over-looking the open concept kitchen. AWESOME!

It was very warm, but no complaints from me on a cold winter's night. Smiles were fired off by the kitchen staff as we sat down. The Sous-Chef was putting plates of delicious looking food along the edge and I jokingly asked if he would just keeping putting food up their for us to eat all evening? :) It all looked delicious.

Both of us already having eaten dinner decided it would be best to stick with charcuterie and cheeses. We ordered some wine and then for the next 3 hours sat and drank and talked.

What a fabulous way to spend a Saturday night and what an amazing place in which to do it! Watching and smelling the marvelous food all night while enjoying the company of a great friend, I couldn't have asked for a better time.

I could go on and on raving about the restaurant...but instead of wasting your time with my words...I suggest instead that you check it out yourself http://www.playfood.ca you won't regret it!

I look forward to heading back their soon with my husband, to try the myriad of wonderful dishes I watched come out of the kitchen! I hope they don't change the menu too soon...because I already know what I want to try! :)

With Love
~sarah~

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