Construction Zone

In May over my birthday weekend, our sump pump failed and flooded the basement... an unfortunate event that spurred my parents to take on a house makeover. Not in terms of new paint or carpets but redoing the foundation, siding, windows and doors. We had started to see the light at the end of the tunnel last week when the unthinkable happened. A pipe burst in our upstairs bathroom and started gushing out water (while my family was out together at the Toronto Blue Jays game.) By the time we got home, the water had gotten all the way into the basement and for those of you familiar with my house layout, you know that means it took a good chunk of the floors and ceilings with it on the way. Long story short: I am currently living in the middle of an epic construction zone that includes my kitchen... so I will be putting this blog mostly on hold before I've even gotten it off the ground.


This used to be cupboards and counter space. :(


This turn of events may be more of a boon than I had previously thought. The fact that a large part of my physical world is in disarray might push me to find more little things that I love, that put a smile on my face, to share with you (and isn't that the point of this blog in the first place?) So while I may not be trying out any epic dishes, I may try working on some basics. I'm not proud to admit it but my barbecuing knowledge is pretty shoddy, but between the heat and the dusty/mostly inaccessible kitchen, I'm sure I'll be shoring up my grilling skills shortly.

I did just get back from a too short vacation in Vancouver to see one of my best friends Sam and tested out some fabulous recipes and restaurants while I was there, so look out for some photos and reviews in the not too distant future.

Until then, may your lives remain construction free.

Lisa