top 10 Manitoba destinations to explore
When I travel abroad or interact with people internationally and say I’m from Manitoba, people often don’t have a clue where that is. But nearly everyone has heard of Winnipeg, the capital city of...
Author: Doreen Pendgracs
mucho chocolate in mexico
Having explored hundreds of destinations through 20 countries in my chocolate travels over the past 10+ years, I’ve concluded that Mexico has the richest cocoa culture in the world. The spectrum of Mexican chocolate...
exploring Puebla, Mexico
Experience Puebla, Mexico to gain insight into the arts, culture, and cuisine of authentic Mexico.
highlights of a visit to Oaxaca City, Mexico
I’ve been writing about the world of chocolate and cacao for more than 10 years now, and have repeatedly heard I’ve got to visit Oaxaca, in order to experience true Mexican chocolate. I finally...
5 tips to achieving big goals
It’s the beginning of the year and many of us look to setting goals for the year. But how do we go about achieving big goals? Sometimes the thought of longtime effort and commitment...
poinsettias add holiday spirit to your space
I hope you’ve had a terrific month of Christmas and Hanukkah celebrations. Whether you have a Christmas tree, Christmas cactus, or poinsettia in your home, these seasonal plants can truly add colour and a...
Saluting the Best Trinidad Chocolate
In this post, I’ve chosen to salute the best Trinidad chocolate, having just returned from the World Chocolate and Cocoa Day Expo in Port of Spain in October. Trinidad specializes in growing fine flavour...
top 5 things you should know about Trinidad
In my previous post, I mentioned that I recently visited Trinidad for the World Chocolate and Cocoa Day Expo. But it occurred to me that many people don’t have a clear understanding of exactly...
World Chocolate and Cocoa Expo, Trinidad
I had the great pleasure of being an invited guest and speaker at the World Chocolate and Cocoa Day Expo (#WCCD8) that was held in Port of Spain, Trinidad, October 4-5, 2019. This was...
Celebrating six years of Nuit Blanche Gimli
I’ve been fortunate to have served as tour guide for the past six years–since the very first Nuit Blanche Gimli was held in Gimli, Manitoba, in 2014. But Nuit Blanche has been celebrated throughout...
