I've always hated this time of the year: it's super nice outside, summer is still in the air, but you can't help but dread the fact that school is happening in a week or two. While school is no longer a thing for me now, I still can't help but remember how much the countdown to a new school year tormented me... Which is why I'd like to propose a fun activity for the kids (and big kids in us) to end the summer (and begin the new school year) on a good note!
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Confessions of a Macaron Addict: Boutique Point G
Before I begin, let's be clear that I'm talking about macarons. They're those adorable - often colourful - treats seen in the photo above, not to be mistaken with the coconutty nasty "treat" known as the macaroon. Cause who the hell would write about macaroons?
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Fresh Handmade Candy Made in Montreal
When's the last time you walked into a candy shop that was in the process of making candy? When's the last time you walked into a candy shop whose candies weren't mass-produced and sitting on a shelf for months?
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Auberge Dragon Rouge: A Theatrical and Meaty-Meal
A month ago, the BF proclaimed that we needed to go to this restaurant that a co-worker told him about. He said it was a medieval-themed restaurant with good food. Oh, OK.
Naturally, I did some reading because I wanted to know what I was getting into. Would there be sword fights and jousting and knights in full-body armour?! No, there isn't, but I quickly came to realize that this place was much more than just entertainment: their food was actually good. It just so happened that the thematic entertainment was a perk. Now I was intrigued.