Instead of launching into whatever subject matter I’ve decided I want to explore today, I thought I would take the novel approach of telling you a little bit about this recipe. I’m breaking from my usual practice simply because this may be the first time you’ve encountered the word, “freekeh” and perhaps “za’atar” is also…
Gold Rush
As I’ve been hosting my nightly Virtual Happy Hours, I’m always researching accessible three-ingredient cocktails, The Gold Rush fits the bill perfectly. This is an adaptation of the classic whiskey sour but without the egg white and bitters. Made with only bourbon, lemon juice, and honey syrup, this is sort of like a cold version…
Cinco de Mayo Recipes
I typically host an annual Cinco de Mayo party but that will be out of the question for 2020 as we all continue to do our part to flatten the curve through physical distancing. That being said, I’m still hoping to inspire a little bit of festive spirit for this Mexican holiday by sharing a…
Isaac Newton’s Sidecar
As part of my personal commitment to bring a bit of levity to your life during these dark and uncertain times, today I am serving up an endlessly drinkable reinterpretation of the classic Sidecar cocktail and my recommendations for must-watch television. I think we are all spending a heck of a lot more time in…
Herbes de Provence Rosé Sangria
One of my most popular recipes of all time is my Elderflower Rosé Sangria – while hosting my nightly Virtual Happy Hour on Instagram, I wanted to put together a sangria that people could easily recreate with what they had on hand. Even when we’re not in isolation, limiting our trips outside the home, and…
Dining Room Reveal
As you may have guessed, I’m not doing much entertaining these days but I’m always looking for an opportunity to craft a beautiful tablescape. I ordered some new table linens and accessories before we were locked down and wanted to pull them all together in a curated dining design that would accentuate the colour palette…
Coffee-Infused Old Fashioned
I’m serving up this coffee-infused old fashioned well before 5 o’clock today as I prepare one live on CTV Ottawa Morning Live. I’m going to be talking about how to host a virtual happy hour and whipping up this riff on a classic. Luckily, I’ve come to know a lot about hosting a virtual happy…
Lemony Broccoli Pasta
Things they said not to do in self-isolation: 1) drink wine for breakfast, 2) go LIVE on Instagram, 3) create a TikTok account. We’re in our fifth week of physical distancing and I did all three within the first two weeks. In fairness, wine for breakfast is just a mimosa – so let’s not get…
Safe Harbour
The one good thing to come out of this pandemic is all the time I have to mix drinks and host my own show. While my Netflix deal is still pending, I’ve been hosting a nightly Virtual Happy Hour on my Instagram stories. I try to keep the cocktails simple – using 3-5 ingredients and…
PB&J Oatmeal
I’m not usually much of a weekday breakfast person. You might catch me grabbing a lemon blueberry croissant from my favourite bakery or picking up a dirty Chai tea latte on the way to work if I’m looking for a treat, but making something at home before heading out the door? Highly unlikely. Now that…
