Spoiling yourself while on vacation

Vacation is about stepping away from routine, indulging and basically doing what makes you happy. That's what a wise person once said and to live your life as if every day was your vacation. Anyway I digress.

One thing I look forward to while on vacation is not cooking every meal for myself. I love to cook for others but that is considered entertaining...;-) It was all about eating meals cooked by others-  restaurant chefs, mom, or generous aunty's. (You know who you are)

Deepa's Annual Indulgence. Nuff Said. 

Mediterranean Barley Salad

Masal Vadai - deep fried lentil cutlets

Vegetable Tikkis- typical snack in northern India made with beets, potatoes and spices

Channa Masala- side dish for Veggie Tikkis

Raw Vegan Almond Cheesecake at a trendy cafe in Calgary.

Better than Starbucks ;) - Caramel Coretto at Second Cup

                                                 Homemade Rava Dosai

Yam Fritters- not the most classic Thai appetizer but delish nonetheless

Calgary's Microbrewery- we got the sampler sizes. My favourite was the Raspberry Ale!

And no trip to Calgary is complete without a trip to the mountains. This year it was a day trip to stunning Lake Louise. It was a perfect day with temperatures in the high 40s and the sun shining brightly. The snow was fresh. The view was well worth the drive. See for yourself.