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About Marsha Idella

It's my Edible Journey! I love food. I love love love chef tastings. Eating out inspires my home cooking. I’m passionate about sharing the foods I’ve tasted – made by someone else or me. I love sharing my journey through food, advising where to eat and what to eat. Sometimes it’s a homemade meal, a nearby restaurant, a culinary vacation or a food themed event. I love sharing food photos and their descriptions just as much as eating, but I also need to archive my foodie photos and recommendations thus far so that I don’t forget where I’ve been. Sometimes it is about eating the same thing twice – especially when you want to share that experience with someone or just relive it. “This is amazing, you gotta eat this”

22 Years, One Song, and a Front-Row Miracle: Madison Violet’s Final Show

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Marsha Idella

After 22 years of waiting, I finally heard Haight-Ashbury live — at Madison Violet’s sold-out final show of their farewell tour at Aeolian Hall in London, Ontario. Front row with Adam, I watched Brenley and Lisa share 25 years of music, love, loss, vulnerability, and resilience, ending the night with the very first song they ever wrote. It was nostalgic, emotional, and deeply surreal — a full-circle moment that brought me back to my 21-year-old self while grounding me firmly in gratitude for the artists they’ve been and the music that’s touched my life for decades. Continue reading →

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Warmed Olives, Smooth Red Wine, and Greek Comfort at Mykonos

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Adam and I had a lovely dinner at Mykonos Greek Restaurant in London before heading to Aeolian Hall to see Madison Violet — the kind of evening that feels both special and easy. The red wine deserves a mention right … Continue reading →

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SoSo’s Breakfast Tacos: A Labour of Love Finds a Home in West Lorne, Ontario

Posted on December 13, 2025 by Marsha Idella

SoSo’s Breakfast Tacos opens in West Lorne, Ontario at 236 Graham Road. A women-owned small business rooted in community, markets, and intentional hospitality. Continue reading →

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Dutton Foodland: A Culinary Pilgrimage

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Walking into the brand-new Foodland felt surreal — like I’d accidentally driven to London. I literally walked in, realized I didn’t even grab a cart, and had to go back out to re-orient myself. 😂 Parking was a breeze (a … Continue reading →

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The Daily Press: Where Dutton’s Stories Brew Anew

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Marsha Idella

A new kind of “press” is bringing connection back to Dutton. The Daily Press Café, opened by Eva and Henry Dryfout, blends the town’s newspaper roots with warm coffee, homemade baking, and genuine community spirit. With its grand opening on Saturday the 13th, this cozy new gathering place is already becoming where stories — and neighbours — come together. The Daily Press Café is in new cafe in Dutton. Continue reading →

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Afternoon High Tea at the International Club

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Julie’s Afternoon High Tea was such a lovely local gathering of like minds. The International Club was beautifully decorated for such a refined event — elegant, welcoming, and full of charm. It was so fun to dress up in a … Continue reading →

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Pistachio Potential: How Lindt Could Level Up

Posted on September 24, 2025 by Marsha Idella

The Lindt Dubai Style Pistachio & Kadayif bar looks indulgent, but once you break it open, the ratio is heavily weighted toward chocolate. The pistachio layer is thin, and the kadayif crunch is more of a whisper than a highlight. … Continue reading →

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A Once-in-a-Lifetime Solo Feast at Papi’s Steakhouse at 100 Kellogg, London

Posted on August 28, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Some of my best meals are savoured slowly, mindfully, bite by bite, in my own company. I treated myself to a two-hour, four-course solo dinner at Papi’s, inside 100 Kellogg in London. It wasn’t just a meal. It was a … Continue reading →

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Freeze your sweet corn

Posted on August 22, 2025 by Marsha Idella

Freezing corn when you’re on your own, creates a nice assembly line:

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Marsha Knapp

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Marsha Idella

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16oduCbZay/?mibextid=wwXIfr Thank you for the shout out Dutton Dialogue… 🗞️ THE DUTTON DIALOGUEAugust 2025 | Local Spotlight From Small Town Roots to Global Screens:Marsha Knapp and the Paw Patrol Legacy DUTTON, ONTARIO – “No job is too big, no pup … Continue reading →

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