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Betty Williams's avatar

Belated birthday hugs to you! And my goodness this just moved Montreal to the top of my bucket list. My husband and I have been wanting to go there for AGES. Definitely bookmarking this restaurant list, Elizabeth!

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you Betty! It’s such a fun city and Quebec City is worth the add on, if you haven’t been 💕

Mira Dessy's avatar

Happy belated birthday! It sounds like you had a wonderful time.

Thanks for this delicious list. I've saved it for the next time I make it to Montreal.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you Mira! It was lots of fun 😊

Giovanna Solimando's avatar

Happy belated birthday, Elizabeth! It sounds and looks like you had a lovely time and really good food. I’d love to go to Montreal one day.

Marjan's avatar

Belated happy birthday Elizabeth! Sounds like you celebrated in style 😉🤗

Amela Marin's avatar

Happy birthday, dear Elizabeth!

Montreal is a perfect city to celebrate your birthday.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you dear heart! It was indeed a perfect place. The rain followed us but didn't dampen our spirits.

Amela Marin's avatar

I am glad that rain was just a backdrop and didn’t affect you.

Kalee Tilli's avatar

Happy Birthday to you🎉.

I've never been to Montreal, but it looks like a lovely place to check out and I love you writing on rain and rainy day people.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you Kalee! You would love it 💕

Aki moroto's avatar

Oh looooove Montreal! Perfect birthday food city!! Happy belated birthday, Elizabeth!!!

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you dear Aki--it was loads of fun!

Jenn Sharp's avatar

You’ve just penciled in an entire itinerary to my bucket list…✍️ “take in Montreal.” 😉. Happy Birthday my beautiful friend!!

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

A must do! Just as I need to visit The Big Easy and you, my dear friend! 💕

Jenn Sharp's avatar

Please do!!!!😍

Sally Vargas's avatar

Happy birthday! It sounds like a really fun trip. I'm definitely bookmarking all the recommendations for the next time we venture north. Hope this year brings lots more great travels!

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you Sally! I missed you at the Retreat--hope we can connect again some time soon 💕

CulinUrsa — Elizabeth Baer's avatar

Haven’t been to Montreal in years — I clearly need to return!

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

An easy drive for you! Go in the fall with all the gorgeous colours 💕

CulinUrsa — Elizabeth Baer's avatar

My stepson went to McGill, so those years we had quite a few trips there!

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Great university!

Harshita saxena's avatar

Happy Birthday, Elizabeth. What a beautiful reflection. And awesome way to celebrate your special day.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thank you Harshita! It was a perfect weekend 💕

Ellen Kornmehl MD's avatar

What a terrific way for you and husband celebrate your birthday. I love all those little bistros in Montreal and it’s been years since I’ve had a chance to visit saving all your pro tips!

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Do go! It's a bit of a cliché but it does feel like going to Europe, especially if you combine it with a jaunt to Quebec City, which is gorgeous.

Lisa McLean's avatar

Happy Birthday Elizabeth, I wish you a joyful and abundant year in whatever way you desire it to be.

A lovely reflection of a month of transition no matter which hemisphere. As for the rain, I love it too, its season is shifting here, it’s futile to fight it. Walking in monsoonal rain in Asia is something you must try.

Now to rainy day friends.

I disagree with your sentiment that they need nothing in return. Everyone appreciates and shines when the light of grace and gratitude flashes their way after years of being the rainy day friend for others.

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

You are so right Lisa! In fact, I've gone in and added that sentiment to the post. Because with their gentle natures, those rainy day friends will not ask for that "light of grace" but perhaps need it even more to replenish their giving well 💕

Lisa McLean's avatar

You have put t his so beautifully Elizabeth, indeed the gratitude keeps the giving well fresh.

Kerry Faber's avatar

Happy birthday, Elizabeth!! Sounds like you had the most delicious weekend (missing those cottage cheese pancakes from Arthur’s!!). And as a fellow April baby, I totally appreciate your take on the month. :)

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Ahhh...Kerry...I hope the rain stops by the time your birthday comes around! Sending you advance best wishes 💕

Every time I saw cabbage on the menu as a standalone course (and it was EVERYWHERE), I thought you you...you called it!

Kerry Faber's avatar

Aw thank you! 😊 I love that cabbage is here to stay for a bit! Since I posted about strawberries, I’ve been seeing recipes everywhere with them too! Definitely keeps me inspired!

Beth Bollinger's avatar

Happy birthday, Elizabeth! Thank you for sharing your highlights with us🧡

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Thanks so much Beth! 💕

Silvia's avatar

I think you missed noting the highlight of your trip to Montreal :)

Elizabeth Pizzinato's avatar

Oh no, it's there! 😊