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Our Trip

A Canadian Rockies family getaway filled with outdoor adventure, alpine views, and shared experiences with our teen, pre-teen, and spouse.
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Cassis Monna & Filles

A Québec icon transforming blackcurrants into unforgettable sips and bites.
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Boundary Ranch

A family-owned guest ranch and outdoor adventure destination in Kananaskis Country, nestled in the stunning Canadian Rockies of Alberta, Canada.
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    Reflecting on the Past Year

    / January 10, 2026

    As the year ended and a new one started, I found myself pausing to reflect. Still, my mind struggled to find the calm and peace I wanted. This past year was more than…

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  • Baking & Desserts

    Spiced Black Tea Sticky Toffee Pudding

    / January 9, 2026

    A rich, cozy twist on the British classic — moist date-filled sponge drenched in warm toffee sauce, infused with black tea and aromatic spices for extra depth of flavour. Perfect for fall and winter…

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  • Mains,  Plant-Based,  Soups & Stews

    Hearty Chickpea, Red Lentil & Quinoa One-Pot Curry

    / January 9, 2026

    When you’re hosting or attending a Christmas gathering with multiple food allergies and dietary needs, finding a dish that everyone can enjoy can feel overwhelming. This vegan, gluten-free curry came together organically after…

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Hi, welcome.
I'm Jaanu Kalyani, and this blog is a tribute to a dream my sister Abby and I once shared. After her passing, I felt a deep desire to bring that dream to life in her honour. Here, I celebrate food, travel, lifestyle, and the beauty in everyday moments — inviting you to savour life with intention and kindness.

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To my fellow women—especially those juggling full To my fellow women—especially those juggling full lives, busy minds, and bodies that don’t always cooperate 🤍

This feels fitting to share. I spent time editing my latest blog, only to realize—too late—that I’d accidentally posted an older version. I didn’t catch it right away, and that in itself felt very… perimenopause.

I’m sharing the link again with the updated version. If you’re navigating similar moments of fog, frustration, or humour, you’re not alone.

Thank you for reading and for being here.

🔗 https://kreativekalyani.ca/perimenopause-when-your-body-updates-without-asking/
✨ Pongalo Pongal ✨ Between seasons and across bor ✨ Pongalo Pongal ✨

Between seasons and across borders, some traditions travel with us.

This Pongal, I’m celebrating gratitude, abundance, and renewal—from Sri Lanka to Canada. Whether the pot bubbles over under a blazing sun or beside a snowy window, the meaning remains the same: thankfulness for what we have and hope for what’s ahead.

January gives us more than one new beginning.
One invites intention.
The other reminds us to pause and give thanks.

May your year overflow—quietly or loudly—with warmth, joy, and meaning.

பொங்கல் வாழ்த்துக்கள் | සුභ පොංගල් | Happy Pongal 🧡
Ingredients for French onion soup: 4 tablespoons b Ingredients for French onion soup: 4 tablespoons butter, 5 large yellow onions thinly sliced, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, 2 cloves garlic minced, 1-2 cup dry red wine, 4-5 cups low-sodium beef broth, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 sprigs fresh thyme, 2 bay leaf, black pepper to taste, 5 slices French bread, 1 and 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere
Slow-cooked lentils, caramelized onions, and wilte Slow-cooked lentils, caramelized onions, and wilted spinach — finished with lemony yogurt 🤍 Simple ingredients. Big comfort.

This is one of those meals that feels nourishing without trying too hard.
Low effort, high reward.

👉 Full recipe on the blog — link in bio
kreativekalyani.blogspot.com

Save this for an easy weeknight meal 🌱
#lentils #vegetarianrecipes #simplefood #comfortcooking #homecooked #realfood #weeknightdinner
Christmas Fettuccine Christmas Fettuccine
Hey. It’s office day. It took everything in me to Hey. It’s office day.
It took everything in me to get ready and show up.

The day is done, and I’m on the train heading home.
Was it a lot of effort? Yes.
Was it good for me? Also yes.

Wellness isn’t always candles and quiet.

Sometimes it’s showing up anyway.

✨ Self-care looks different every day. Today this is me! Ps: my sister’s glasses made me look extra cool.
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