Food & Wine | Oscar ready with PIPER-HEIDSIECK

Award season is in full swing, and tonight is The 88th Academy Awards ceremony, otherwise known as The Oscars. Although I am packing for another amazing trip, it is one of my favourite award shows to watch and I’ll be taking some time to sit and enjoy them. Julio is usually live tweeting the fashion from the red carper, while we enjoy a meal together. But what to drink… this year it’s all about PIPER-HEIDSIECK, one of the oldest Champagne houses in the world, and we have all the reasons why! Continue reading “Food & Wine | Oscar ready with PIPER-HEIDSIECK”

Travel & Lifestyle | The best dog bed you’ll ever own

The words memory foam usually inspire thoughts of sweet dreams and a good night’s sleep. So why would you not want these things for your pet vs the “other” types of dog beds on the market? I had no idea there were so many different types of dog beds available for our furry companions. I’m not even joking, there is one for everything that you might need. Like did you realise that there are beds for dogs with arthritis? It’s not just about choosing the right size anymore, it’s all about how beneficial the bed will be for your dog. Choosing one has been an interesting challenge, especially because we were hoping to find a bed that could provide a calming place for them to sleep. Canela has taught me a lot as my first dog, and one of those lessons is that a good dog bed is hard to find… until now. Recently launched by our friends at World of Angus, the is a must-have in our house and we’ve got all the reasons why. But first, if stress and anxiety are stopping your dog from enjoying enough sleep, you might want to do some research into products that can help your pet to relax and unwind. A friend of mine recently recommended that we try pet CBD oil to try and reduce our dog’s anxiety, as CBD is said to have calming properties and improve well-being. With this being said, there are plenty of different products out there to help your dog to feel calmer, so do not be afraid to shop around. Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | The best dog bed you’ll ever own”

Travel & Lifestyle | On the road to a better world with Ford Canada

I am amazed at how fast time flies when you’re having fun – the DoTheDaniel.com team has already had such an amazing 2016 and there are so many more adventures in store around the world. As 2015 drew to an end, we had the opportunity to sit down to dinner with Ford Canada to learn about what one of our favourite brands is doing when it comes to sustainability and environmental practices. We were left feeling extremely impressed with the innovations they are taking on the road to a better world and are excited to finally tell you about them. Continue reading “Travel & Lifestyle | On the road to a better world with Ford Canada”

Food & Wine | Is there anything better than Bacon?

This week I received a bouquet from our friends at A&W Canada – but not just any bouquet. A bouquet made of Bacon! To celebrate a Happy #Bacontine’s Day we are excited to tell you about another guarantee that A&W is making to us as Canadians. Effective February 16th, A&W launches bacon made from pork raised without the use of antibiotics and nothing artificial in every single one of their locations. We’ve got all the reasons why Canadians love Bacon and why this #BaconGuarantee is yet another reason to love A&W Canada! Continue reading “Food & Wine | Is there anything better than Bacon?”