I don’t know where the last 12 months went but I think we can all agree that when the ball drops tomorrow night we’re all going to shout, “good riddance to bad rubbish.” It has been a real rollercoaster of restrictions imposed and lifted, emotional highs and lows, victories and losses. We’ve been living this…
Snacks
How to Find the Perfect Wine Pairing
I often start an evening with a handcrafted cocktail but if I’m running short on time or my guests aren’t into spirits, I want to ensure my wine pairing is the perfect match for whatever I’m serving. Over the Thanksgiving long weekend, I whipped up this Baked Brie with Caramelized Pears for a little pre-feast…
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…
Game Day Nachos
It’s the Super Bowl this Sunday, it’s hard to believe that last year’s Super Bowl was one of the last group gatherings we’d attend for more than a year. It goes without saying that watching Super Bowl LV is going to be a more intimate affair, but just because we’re foregoing the party, doesn’t mean…
Crostini Three Ways
In need of a last minute New Year’s Eve appetizer for your glamorous party of one? Well, look no further. I’ve put together this assortment of plug and play crostini that let you work with what you have on hand – with the help of a fresh baguette of course. I prepared these appetizers live…
Deep-Fried Devilled Eggs & Bacon
This post is sponsored by Egg Farmers of Canada. If you’ve been following the blog for a while now, you’ll know that I love a fancy little canapé. When my friends at the Egg Farmers of Canada asked me to come up with a creative devilled eggs recipe in the lead-up to World Egg Day…
Middle Eastern Meatballs on Mini-Pita Crisps
Greetings from Austin, Texas! And Happy Valentine’s Day to those of you celebrating today. As discussed, I am spending this Hallmark holiday with two of my girlfriends on a long weekend escape to the live music capital of the world. While we’re not here for one of the big music festivals that Austin plays host…
Avocado Cilantro Lime Dip
Today is the final day of my Whole30 challenge! Yasss! I am so excited to indulge in something sweet tomorrow. Sugar has definitely been the one thing I’ve missed most throughout this process. I have done a lot of reflection throughout this process and will share the full recap with the recipes I made, challenges,…
Phyllo-Wrapped Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote
Everything is better with phyllo, even baked Brie which really seems hard to improve upon. For this recipe, I topped the cheese with my leftover cranberry compote from Thanksgiving. The combination yields a subtly sweet, tart, creamy and crunchy appetizer. It’s basically what dreams are made of. If you’re looking for a shortcut on this…
Strawberry Basil Crostini
I put out a poll on Instagram stories over the weekend to let you, my audience, determine what I would make for the blog this week. I gave four options, main, salad, snack, or brunch. Well the people have spoken and “snack” eked out “salad” for the people’s choice award this week. Your wish is…
