SKIP TO RECIPE PSL season is upon us. The lines at your local Starbucks have become overrun with sorority sisters in blanket scarves coveting their favourite fall sipper. Honestly, I don’t like pumpkin spice lattes. I’ll stick with my dirty chai latte thank you very much. I just don’t think the combination of pumpkin and…
Apple Sparkler
SKIP TO RECIPE I have a lot to celebrate this week friends. I’m starting a brand new job today and I’m very excited about it. Maybe you’ve long wondered how I spend my days; you’ve pictured me slaving over a hot stove all day, shaking up craft cocktails before noon and endlessly antiquing in search…
Warm Fig & Brie Tart with Walnut Crust
SKIP TO RECIPE While I’m still clinging to the warmth of summer, my Pinterest feed is overrun with images of pumpkin patches, fall decor and cozy knits. I’m reluctant to give up long summer days and the very faint tan I’ve developed over the past 3 months, but I am excited for suede booties and…
Monk’s Respite
SKIP TO RECIPE Pretty much all I want to talk about in this post is how obsessed I am with this vintage Kokeshi doll Tiki mug from Benihana of Tokyo. I found this gem a couple of years ago on Etsy. I got her for a steal at $27.95. This particular vintage Tiki mug is…
Cherry & Peach Clafoutis
SKIP TO RECIPE In 2013, I packed up my life and went on a new adventure. I moved to Villefranche-sur-Mer in the South of France where I embarked on a month-long intensive French language program. Perched hillside, overlooking one of the deepest natural bays of the Mediterranean, the Institut de Français is possibly one of…
Scotch Violets
SKIP TO RECIPE My friends spoiled me rotten this past weekend for my birthday. I’m known for having fairly particular tastes, which makes gift-giving an anxiety-inducing affair for my friends and family. Luckily, I didn’t have to force any smiles or exclamations of, “Oh, you (really) shouldn’t have!” this year. I can be a bit…
Grilled Summer Farro Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
SKIP TO RECIPE I have something I need to confess… Fail videos are my guilty pleasure. This has come as a surprise to many. I think those who don’t know me well probably assume that my guilty pleasures would include sipping a dirty martini while listening to Bach. No, I’m not that classy – it’s…
Flirty Thirty Cocktail
SKIP TO RECIPE Today is my 30th birthday. I know I’ve talked before about some of the pitfalls of ageing but today I am full of optimism for what’s to come. To be honest, 29 was a hard year for me. My relationship with my boyfriend of nearly four years ended in the Fall and with…
Shrimp Po’ Boy
SKIP TO RECIPE This is a dish best consumed without lipstick. Am I the only one who ends up with lipstick on their chin and their nose when eating a burger? The bold lip is my signature makeup look but is often at odds with my appetite for saucy sandwiches. So, if you’re like me…
Ruby Tuesday
SKIP TO RECIPE It seemed appropriate to make this post on a Tuesday. Inspired by the Rolling Stones song, this cocktail brings out the best in seasonal cherries with rye, herbaceous Amaro Montenegro and a kick of acid from freshly squeezed lemon juice. Cherry season is upon us and I’m trying to make good use…
