Good news friends, a long weekend means more time for blogging and brunching. Yesterday, I took advantage of the cool, overcast day to put in a full shift in the kitchen and behind the camera. My first effort went into this incredible Savoury Dutch Baby with Smoked Salmon. I often find myself craving smoked salmon…
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Upscale Frozen Cocktails
I was on CTV Ottawa Morning Live this morning showcasing these two upscale frozen cocktails. Given that we would be in peak Fall Fair season were it not for the current global health crisis, I thought it would be fun to create adult takes on some of my favourite Fall Fair treats. These two icy…
Masterplan: Fall Dinner Party
I put out a call on Instagram to ask the people what they wanted to see more of on the blog. Several folks weighed in requesting more dinner party ideas. Well, if you know me at all, you know I *LOVE* a good tablescape and curated dining experience. From the playlist to the menu to…
Bourbon Renewal Cocktail
The Bourbon Renewal is a modern classic created by famous bartender Jeffrey Mogenthaler back in 2004. Those of you who love sours will absolutely love this drink and it’s kind of like a second cousin to the El Diablo cocktail I shared previously. This one of the earliest drinks I shook up on my Virtual…
One-Pot Israeli Couscous with Shrimp and Tomatoes
This is one of the easiest and quickest meals I’ve ever shared. All you need is a single frying pan and 30 minutes. Full of great Mediterranean flavours and clean-up is a cinch because, again, JUST ONE pot. If you’ve been following closely, you know I HATE doing dishes – so coming up with this…
