As a single food blogger, you might not be surprised to learn that the kitchen is where the magic *actually* happens. The only sorcery that happens in my bedroom is self-deception. To my chagrin, the kitchen in my condo was pretty uninspiring when I first moved in. Much like the rest of the place, it…
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Strawberry Rhubarb Slushie
Tomorrow is Canada Day and the weather is supposed to be perfect – at least here in the nation’s capital anyway. While we can’t get together in large groups or take in the fireworks with a mob of fellow patriots, we can make the most of the sunshine and warm weather. Allow me to propose…
Martinez Cocktail
The Martinez is widely considered to be the predecessor to the classic gin martini. Part Manhattan, part Martini – it first appeared in print in 1884. The most commonly sipped version enjoyed today is most often credited to legendary bartender Jerry Thomas but the city of Martinez, California claims that a local bartender came up…
Living Room Reveal
I finally got around to capturing the transformation of my living room and kitchen so I am here today delivering some fresh home decor content. As you can see, I’m not afraid of colour. When I came to look at the condo with my realtor, the space was crowded with oversized brown leather couches and…
Watermelon Paloma
Guys! Patio season is finally upon us. I also caught a glimpse that my condo is prepping the pool. Fingers firmly crossed that it will be open for this scorcher of a weekend. Aside from the universal feeling of stir craziness, I’m particularly elated about the prospect of the pool because it was under construction…
