I’m very excited to announce that I will soon be introducing fashion content to the blog. Today’s post is kind of dipping my toe in the water, a mix of fashion, some photos featuring moi, and a delicious cocktail recipe. For those of you who follow me on Instagram, you’ll know that I often share…
Lifestyle
Home Office Makeover
My condo is a one bedroom with a den. To be honest, I’m not really sure what the intent of a “den” is supposed to be and it seems the previous owners didn’t either. The den is directly on your right as you enter the condo but was just an assortment of random furniture and…
Galentine’s Day Ideas
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to more fully appreciate the women in my life. I’m less concerned about chasing men or being on someone’s arm and much more enamoured with the idea of surrounding myself with brilliant, compassionate, hilarious, talented, and beautiful women who bring joy to my life in a myriad of ways….
How to Succeed at Whole30
I successfully completed the Whole30 challenge and I’m here to tell you how you can do the same (if you’re so inclined). If you don’t know what I’m talking about, Whole30 is an elimination diet designed to remove certain food groups and then reintroduce them after a period to identify possible food sensitivities. What’s eliminated…
Calgary Tasting Tour
I was tempted to write a “36 Hours in Calgary” post but then I realized I spent nearly the entire time in big sky country eating and imbibing so I wouldn’t have much insight to offer on topics beyond indulging. So, after four days in Calgary, here are my hot takes on must-visit restaurants and…
Midcentury Modern Bedroom Makeover
I am very excited to welcome you to my first ever home decor post on the Taste & Tipple blog! YAY! When I founded the blog back in 2017, I always hoped to speak to both food and lifestyle. In the past two years, food has certainly dominated the content aside from the occasional gift…
Best 2019 Advent Calendars
I took a poll on Instagram to see when people were ready to start seeing holiday content on the blog and several of you felt strongly that nothing should start until after November 1st, others felt after Remembrance Day was more appropriate. All the while, my gift guides from 2018 and 2017 have been steadily…
Restaurant Review: Eldorado Taco
Eldorado Taco opened at 170 Preston Street back in April and has been serving up sophisticated spins on Mexican street food ever since. The restaurant is the first non-pizza concept from owner Anthony Balestra, of the eponymous Anthony’s Pizza. Brendan Cullen, formerly of Riviera, El Camino, and Fogo Island Inn is at the helm in…
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…
Review: GoodFood Meal Kit
As the cult of convenience continues to dictate our choices as consumers, meal kits are quickly gaining ground in Canada. According to Abacus Data polling from September 2018, 1 in 5 Canadian millennials had already subscribed to a meal kit at one point or another and 1 in 3 were planning to try one. Meal…
