Victoria Day Weekend

The May 24th weekend is the unofficial start to Spring! 

Long weekends are always a perfect time to relax,

 and visit with friends & family!

 Mine started early with lunch on Friday at my 

favourite restaurant, Days On Front, with 2 great ladies!

I tried their burger, topped with caramelized onions, 

which was fabulous!

 Our whole family was invited to good friends, on Saturday, for a nature walk on their charming property located on a lake.

If anyone needed a break, there was a quaint little 'shack', with a fully stocked fridge, to quench your thirst!

They have the most beautiful yard, with a Coy pond, a huge variety of plants & flowers, and unusual art.

Since it was also their 'twin' dogs' birthday, 

the table was set in tribute to them!

Supper was superb and the array of desserts 

was enough to satisfy any sweet-tooth!

To top off the weekend, we headed to Prince Edward County to try out a restaurant that had been on our 'must try' list.....The Acoustic Grill.

Their 'roasted chicken sandwich', with curry mayo, was a hit!

'The County' (as it is lovingly called), 

is the home to quite a few micro-breweries.  

A light pilsner from Parsons Brewing hit the spot!

The weekend ended all too soon!

Toronto bound

I had occasion to visit Toronto last week for a business conference.  Before heading out, I was treated to a Mother's day brunch at my favourite restaurant:  Days on Front

The eggs benedict and sweet potato fries were yummy!

I was amazed at how much Toronto had changed; 

so many new buildings and condos!

I stayed at One King West which is the old Toronto Dominion bank.

The conference floor is the old banking hall

 and still has many of the original features.

They even use the old vault for private functions 

(I hope no one slams the door shut)!

The first night I met up with an old friend 

and we feasted on mussels and steak tartare.

At least a bit of 'old' is still part of the skyline!

I couldn't resist this chocolate mousse cake on my final night.

We really needed a walk after sitting for 2 days,

 so I gathered up the girls and hit the pavement.

Old City Hall

A trip to Toronto is never complete without getting caught

 in bumper to bumper traffic

 on the 16 lane wide Trans Canada Highway!

A great learning trip, but it is always great to get home!