Snow Problem

The snow continues to fall in our neck of the woods but it's no problem. Here's what we do.

GO SNOWSHOEING. Nothing like an intense 6 km trek deep in the Canadian woods to pass some time.

BAKE A BABA (AU RHUM bien sûr). It's a once-a-year tradition in our household that, seriously folks, doesn't get any better than this recipe from Ina Garten's Barefoot in Paris cookbook.

EAT A BABA. See what we mean? Happy days.

SHOP THE VILLAGE.

One of Sandi's favourite shops in Whistler Village is newly opened, 3 Singing Birds—a gathering of small design companies with a mindful and fair trade philosophy.

Whether it's beautiful felted owls from Salt Spring Island or Jess Brown dolls from California, this small shop is choc-a-bloc full of tempting goodies. While Tim waits for Sandi, he heads to CAN-SKI and Escape Route for all his outdoor gear wishes and adventure dreams.

Stop at Purebread Bakery for an Adults Only Cookie. Despite its moniker, there's nothing scandalous to be found in this delectable cookie. Made with rich, dark chocolate, rosemary and topped with Vancouver Island sea salt, it's a strange, melt-in-your-mouth combination that just works.

HIT THE SLOPES. Cuz they're big and they're there.

SPEND TIME WITH GOD. Bible study and prayer. The best part of every day. For we are His workmanship to the smallest detail, existing for the highest purpose of all—to know Him in a deep, personal relationship forever. He is our life.

DIP INTO FONDUE. At The Den Restaurant at Nicklaus North Golf Course. All the better that March is 50% off month.

RIDE A TUBE. A warm-up to...

RIDE A BOBSLEIGH. This isn't us but... maybe next time?

Winter Our Way

You Are My Valentine

Oh boy! What every girl dreams of waking up to on Valentine's Day morning—a gorgeous valentine carrying a silver tray with freshly-brewed coffee, love note and that unmistakeable turquoise box tied with a red ribbon!

Here are a few more highlights of our day...

To my darling Sandi,

I love you now and forever with all my heart. You are the best wifey in the world and I am the luckiest husband. But of course we know it was not luck but God's hand that brought us together on that beach far away in the Dominican Republic. Now what an exciting future we have together according to His guidance. All my love, Tim

My darling Tim,

My valentine, my husband, my best friend, my knight in shining armour—you are that and so much more and I want you to know how special you are to me and how blessed I am to have you in my life. You are a precious and rare treasure, a gift from God, and everything I always dreamed of—strong, handsome, sweet, tender, funny, patient, loving, generous, caring, smart, wise... there's not enough room on this card to list all your wonderful qualities! I live in the warm embrace of God's love and yours each and every day—nothing is more precious to me. Happy Valentine's Day my love. I love you and adore you forever, Sandi

Love Day calls for love food so we’re on our way to The Aura Restaurant at Nita Lake Lodge but not before a bubbly love toast.

Roasted sunchoke risotto, celeriac puree, black trumpet mushrooms, truffle reduction.

Pan-roasted diver scallops, dungeness crab fritter, charred leeks, house-cured giancale fennel puree, fennel pollen, citrus buerre blanc. Can you feel the love? We can.