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…
Recipe
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,…
Oscars Night Cocktail: French 76
The 93rd Academy Awards are coming up this Sunday and my friends at Piper-Heidsieck have put together a Cuvée Brut and Cuddles Red Carpet Experience Box so you can watch the Oscars in true Hollywood style. I’m delighted to be hosting an Oscars pre-party and helping you #PopSomePiper at 4:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, April…
Cerulean Seas Cocktail
If you’ve been here for awhile, you’ll know that I’m a classy broad. I don’t go in for trends or gimmicks. I’m here for timeless silhouettes, flavours, and decor choices that transcend pop culture. As a result, this is the first cocktail using blue curaçao that you’ll find on the blog. Blue curaçao is a…
Maneater: Tiki Cocktail
Cinnamon showers bring Tiki fires. That’s the expression right? At least it is in my house. I created this Maneater Tiki Cocktail in honour of the one year anniversary of Virtual Happy Hour which I celebrated on March 16th. If you’re in Ottawa/Gatineau, you should head over to this Instagram post to enter to win…
Strawberry Basil Galette
Spring is nearly upon us and what better way to celebrate longer days and warmer weather than with an easy and delicious dessert? This Strawberry Basil Galette is a simple and flavourful after-dinner treat that balances the natural sweetness of fresh strawberries with a hint of savoury in the form of balsamic vinegar and basil….
Tears of the Sun: Tequila Cocktail
Sometimes the hardest part of this job is coming up with cocktail names that aren’t already in circulation. There are already drinks named, “Tequila Sunrise”, “Tequila Sunset”, “Sunscorched”, “The Sun Also Rises”, “Pink Sunset”, “Sundowner”, I could go on. I wanted this drink to have “sun” in the name because the ombré pink hue with…
Escape Artist Cocktail
As we’re approaching what would normally be March Break, I’m sure many of you are reminiscing fondly about the heart-racing moments of standing in the security line at the airport behind a family of 7 as they are informed they can’t travel with more than 3 ounces of liquid and proceed to sort through their…
Beet-Cured Salmon Brunch Board
As the weather starts to turn to Spring (we’re expecting highs of 8 degrees Celsius here in Ottawa this week!), I’ve been reminiscing about the golden days of yesteryear wiling away weekends gallivanting from restaurant to restaurant chasing perfectly poached eggs and lemony hollandaise with bottomless mimosas. Since it seems we’re likely a few months…
How to Build a Charcuterie Board
Does your charcuterie board look sad and emaciated? Do you want to know how to make it look lush, layered, and downright irresistible? I’m here to help. Below I’ve outlined my foolproof ten-step guide to elevate your next charcuterie board to edible art. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If you buy something through some…
