I created this cocktail for my entry into this year’s Mionetto Cocktail Competition. Full disclosure: this is an advanced mixology moment that requires a number of tools and techniques that you may not have tried before. The competition challenges us to “Think Orange, Think Bubbly, Think Mionetto.” I wanted to develop a cocktail that celebrated…
Key Lime Pie Dutch Baby
What’s your favourite kind of pie? In adulthood, I’ve found this is a relatively contentious question. People have strongly held beliefs on the topic of pie. I feel that any cream based pie like coconut cream, key lime, banana, chocolate, have to be considered in their own category. Fruit filling vs. custard/cream filling are very…
Milky Way: Prosecco, Rum & Yogurt Cocktail
Before I make an effort to resolve that puzzled expression you’re wearing after reading the description of this cocktail, I need to tell you about an exciting virtual event coming this Saturday. I’m hosting a Bourbon Cocktail Class with Chef’s Paradise Live at Home this Saturday, June 26th at 5:30 p.m. ET – you can…
Drop the Beet: Beet-Infused Vodka Martini
If you can believe it, I’ll be hosting the 200th episode of Virtual Happy Hour on my Instagram Stories this Friday, June 18th at 5 p.m. ET. I’ll be serving up this Drop the Beet martini and sincerely hope you’ll join me to raise a glass to this milestone. In case you’re more of a…
Roquette Man
First things first, if you haven’t downloaded my FREE COCKTAIL eBOOK from my online shop – do so now. I will not be taking meetings, virtual or on patios with anyone who has not downloaded my eBook. Why you ask? Well, because the Fresh From the Garden eBook was a lot of work and it…
Steep On It | Chamomile Whisky Cocktail
It finally feels like summer! I am so excited to get some Vitamin D and fully commit to sundress season. Now, what will be the drink of summer? I’d like to make a case for this Steep On It cocktail that combines chilled chamomile lavender tea with Georgian Bay Whisky, honey lavender syrup, and lemon,…
Angel Face Cocktail
No, I didn’t name this cocktail after myself. Although, that would be very aligned with my clinical grade narcissism. In reality, this cocktail predates me significantly. The Angel Face first appeared in print in Harry Craddock’s The Savoy Cocktail Book published in 1930. It’s an unexpected combination of London dry gin and two different types…
Cardio & Bodyweight Lower Body Workout
Since we haven’t been travelling much lately (or at all) I decided to put my many Aeroplan points to good use and picked up an Apple Watch with them in January. It’s been a huge motivator for me to leave my desk chair more often and get a sweat on – even if it’s just…
Basil, Sun-dried Tomato & Pancetta Polenta Breakfast Casserole
If I were to describe my experience working with polenta, I’d say it’s akin to my third time driving with my mom as she gripped the “holy shit” bar for dear life as I tried to get the hang of braking and accelerating without testing the limits of the seatbelts in the process. So, basically,…
Best Art Websites to Define Your Home Decor Style
I have been on slow and steady journey of making my condo my own since moving in Fall 2018. Whenever people enter my home for the first time (which hasn’t happened lately), the first thing they say is, “It feels very YOU.” Given that I hold myself in pretty high regard, I consider that high…
