Desiree Rantala

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A passionate storyteller, authentic experiencer, and heartfelt Manitoban, sharing little pieces of paradise on this planet we call home. A curious heart and curious mind can take you anywhere you want to go, if you let it.

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Desiree Rantala

Dec 24, 2024

Photography

Entering My First Photo Contest

My entries for the 2024 Canadian Geographic Photos of the Year and where they came from.

4 Easy Ways to Create Affordable, Edible Halloween Treats

Desiree Rantala

Oct 27, 2024

Tastes

4 Easy Ways to Create Affordable, Edible Halloween Treats

Creative and creepy, sweet and savoury, goulish and gorey...must mean Halloween is near!

Slam a Hoagie to the Dome with Hoagie Boyz

Desiree Rantala

Sep 19, 2024

Tastes

Slam a Hoagie to the Dome with Hoagie Boyz

The Winnipeg sandwhich shop that's serving up sass, slang, and superb subs.

Desiree Rantala

Sep 18, 2024

Lifestyle

Get Out of the City, Sit Back and Relax

Life is so very short. Do beautiful things now and spend time with the ones you love. Simpler Is Better Not to have too much of a...

My Very First Tent: Say Hello to Pumpkin

Desiree Rantala

Sep 18, 2024

Adventure

My Very First Tent: Say Hello to Pumpkin

There's no better feeling then adding to your gear library. If you know, you know.

What I Bought From the St. Norbert Farmers' Market

Desiree Rantala

Sep 18, 2024

Lifestyle

What I Bought From the St. Norbert Farmers' Market

Here is what I grabbed from my most recent local market trip in Winnipeg. Fun favourites and new to me flavours.

Craving Comforting Carbs? Crumb Queen's Your Gal

Desiree Rantala

Sep 12, 2024

Tastes

Craving Comforting Carbs? Crumb Queen's Your Gal

Crumb Queen and Andy's Lunch, a match made in heaven. Just Get Up & Go We all have places that are on our 'must visit' list, but to get...

I Made Epicure's Chop Chop Salad and It Didn't Taste How I Thought It Would

Desiree Rantala

Apr 6, 2024

Tastes

I Made Epicure's Chop Chop Salad and It Didn't Taste How I Thought It Would

Surprises come in small packages and this mystery salad mix is no exception.

Why I'll Be Going Back to Bozeman, Montana

Desiree Rantala

Apr 5, 2024

United States

Why I'll Be Going Back to Bozeman, Montana

Short, sweet, sultry and a little bit of sass. Sometimes the best places visited are bite sized.

Desiree Rantala

Apr 5, 2024

Tastes

Why You Need to Make Big Mac Tacos ASAP

This food endeavour is worth both your time and a spot at the kitchen table.

True Story: I Fell in Love With a Hiking Pack

Desiree Rantala

Apr 3, 2024

Gear

True Story: I Fell in Love With a Hiking Pack

Why I can't leave the house without my new Cotopaxi, Inca 26 day hiking pack.

A Few of My Favourite Go To Outdoor Products

Desiree Rantala

Apr 3, 2024

Gear

A Few of My Favourite Go To Outdoor Products

While this isn't everything you'd find in my hiking backpack, these are a few of my favourites I rarely leave home without.

First Ice Cream of the Season, A Tell Tale Sign Summer is Near

Desiree Rantala

Mar 31, 2024

Tastes

First Ice Cream of the Season, A Tell Tale Sign Summer is Near

Some traditions are fun, some involve family and some are tasty.

Desiree Rantala

Mar 31, 2024

United States

Wander Your Way to West Yellowstone

Gorgeous views, good grub and a great place to hibernate awaits tucked away in Montana.

Why You Need to Visit the Idaho Potato Museum

Desiree Rantala

Mar 30, 2024

United States

Why You Need to Visit the Idaho Potato Museum

The most underrated, fun adventure to have in Idaho and why it’s worth a stop on your next road trip.

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PHOTOGRAPHER | TRAVEL WRITER | CANADIAN EXPLORER

Entering My First Photo Contest

4 Easy Ways to Create Affordable, Edible Halloween Treats

Slam a Hoagie to the Dome with Hoagie Boyz

Get Out of the City, Sit Back and Relax

My Very First Tent: Say Hello to Pumpkin

What I Bought From the St. Norbert Farmers' Market

Craving Comforting Carbs? Crumb Queen's Your Gal

I Made Epicure's Chop Chop Salad and It Didn't Taste How I Thought It Would

Why I'll Be Going Back to Bozeman, Montana

Why You Need to Make Big Mac Tacos ASAP

True Story: I Fell in Love With a Hiking Pack

A Few of My Favourite Go To Outdoor Products

First Ice Cream of the Season, A Tell Tale Sign Summer is Near

Wander Your Way to West Yellowstone

Why You Need to Visit the Idaho Potato Museum

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