I put out a poll on Instagram stories over the weekend to let you, my audience, determine what I would make for the blog this week. I gave four options, main, salad, snack, or brunch. Well the people have spoken and “snack” eked out “salad” for the people’s choice award this week. Your wish is…
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Best Happy Hours Downtown Ottawa
Listen, we all need to blow off some steam after a long day’s work from time to time, and sometimes we just want a little social lubricant to hear what our colleagues REALLY think about that new hire. Regardless of your motivations, I’ve rounded up the best happy hours in downtown Ottawa, so you can…
Peachy Keen Boulevardier
The classic Boulevardier is quite a spirited cocktail. Cousin to the Negroni, a Boulevardier swaps out the gin for rye or bourbon. Comprised of equal parts, rye/bourbon, Campari, and sweet vermouth, a Boulevardier is not for the faint of heart or weak of liver. Often when I’ve ordered a Boulevardier at a bar or restaurant…
Individual Peach Cobblers
Is there anything better than a fresh, juicy peach? The kind you have to eat over the sink? I think not. Peaches and raspberries are tied for top spot on my list of favourite fruits. I’m sure you’ll be shocked to learn that I’m not that into camping. I would certainly never be called “outdoorsy.”…
Lillet Lady Cocktail
Back by popular demand, another Taste & Tipple installment on dating. Yes, I’m still single, thanks for asking. Bumble is often lauded as a female-friendly dating app. After matching with a prospective mate through the elaborate courtship dance of two thumbs mutually swiping right based solely on a select handful of blurry portraiture (none of…
