Don’t know about you, but I am happy to see the rear end of 2013 as it gallops off into history.

Despite some challenging and sad times, there are a number of memorable highlights:

1. I have great, supportive family that manages to see things through during hard times. We are a tough (but loveable) bunch.

2. I have amazing friends, made some new ones, got to know some older ones better. Thanks especially to my enabling wine and beer drinking friends (Keith, Mickey and Scott… that means you).

3. Rice cookers are not frivolous. Get one. They make life easy.

4. The Cask & Barrel, The Bothy, and Furusato, are my A-Rated Number 1 Favourite Places in Edmonton.

Happy New Year everyone!

Stay tuned for my upcoming brunch buffet feature….