CHEF ROB

If you're kind of a foodie and you live in Winnipeg, chances are you know who Chef Rob is. For those of you who don't know Rob Thomas, he's kind of a celebrity chef in Winnipeg. He's been cooking for over 18 years and now is part-owner of Modern Taco Company, a new restaurant on Academy in Winnipeg. Rob also offers catering services and personalized in home dining. He'll visit your home and create dishes with you and he'll even put together wine or beer pairings with the dishes.

Rob and I have been friends for years and it's always a treat running into him, his signature dreadlocks and really, really big smile. The guy is passionate about life and food- no wonder we get along!

I had the chance to sit down and interview Chef Rob for a school assignment. I also ran into local food blogger Lunch for 1 , Anna Echols. I got to eat some of his amazing tacos for lunch. And then later that night I returned for dinner. So basically I'm telling you the menu is great- and gluten-free!

Follow Chef Rob on Twitter or visit his website!

JUST A TASTE

Just a very small taste of a three week vacation in paradise. 

Like my grand-mere always used to say: La vie est belle!

FIJI TEASER

LIFE + METRIC MARKETING

I'm writing to you all from a different place in my life- a home that is! No more condo-living for this gal! Things have been been in turbo mode over the past few weeks. I've been living like a semi-gypsy out of boxes while desperately trying to finish the last of my school assignments.

Last week, I started a three week internship at Metric Marketing, an online marketing agency. The company recently changed names (used to be Canada's Web Shop) and locations. Lucky me, I get to hang in the brand new offices- it's nice and fresh at Metric! The first couple of days I was a little bit shy, which isn't really like me - but I've warmed up to the family at Metric. Lee surprised me this afternoon with chocolate chip banana bread aka the fastest way to becoming my best friend. I've been working on two social media clients and some small design stuff and this week I'll be doing some search engine optimization.

I'll be finishing my Scuba lessons this week too, so that I can do some diving. In the ocean. In Fiji! YA! We're going to FIJI!

I can't think of a better way to wrap up the best year of my life. A fun internship where I'm constantly learning, a new home with the person I love so much, getting certified to scuba, and a trip that's bound to be adventurous and romantic in one of the world's most luxurious destinations. Cray.

LOVE HER

My sis. Babe, right?