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Fine, perhaps “Goonie-ville” isn’t a fair nickname (especially 26 years later), but those of you who grew up watching the cult-classic movie The Goonies will remember the stunning beauty of Cannon Beach, Oregon. Cannon Beach is located about 45 minutes south of Astoria, Oregon. It was named for a cannon from the US Navy Schooner [...]

I was recently recalling a bonus find on our trip to Mexico years ago. We were at a huge grocery store called Chedraui, in Cancun and I couldn’t believe the bounty of stuff available. (Including a bottle of Mott’s Beefamato, I kid you not and I’ll say no more about it!). Ingredients which I would [...]

I’m always thrilled when I discover a new eatery – especially one with decent vegetarian options. I was out driving in the gorgeous farmland of Saanichton enjoying the fall colours and late morning mist. I was in the area for an appointment and afterward decided to stop nearby and pick up food for the dog. [...]

1425 Store St. | Victoria, BC | 250-386-1425 | www.cafemexico.com My friends and I have a little tradition we refer to as “Cafe Mexico Friday!” It’s how we celebrate summer and cheer ourselves up through the winter. It’s been going on for more years than I’ll admit to, and is becoming rather frightening, to tell [...]

An unexpected thing happened for me in Ottawa in the food arena. Quietly, a new player showed up to the game. Never one to shy away from something new and food related, I checked it out when it opened up last summer. Well, seems I was one of the last ones to know about this [...]