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Hi, I’m Yvonne! I create and test recipes for people who love delicious tastes and divine tipples!

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Looking at the forecast for next week and thinking

Looking at the forecast for next week and thinking Spring may be finally on her way! Eight degrees!!! Break out the shorts and sundresses.

Might pick-up some fresh blooms this weekend to bring a touch of Spring inside.

#ottawabloggers #springtime #spring #florals #floraldesign #pink #tulips #pink #flowers #bouquet #floralarrangement #floral #pretty #floralphotography

This past year has been a rollercoaster for my men

This past year has been a rollercoaster for my mental health. The simple act of getting dressed in the morning can help. For me, I often feel my best mentally when I make the choice to reach for my workout gear and *actually* wear it to exercise and not just sit in front of my desk.

Getting back into a regular pattern with exercise has helped me to manage my anxiety and also get a better night’s sleep. It’s just one of the many tools/strategies I use to try to take care of my mental health - along with asking for help for when I need it.

I’m sharing this post for #marchformentalhealth to raise awareness about mental health and making it a priority for ourselves, when we can. Taking care of ourselves can enable us to take better care of each other.

Thank you to @msbeltempo for tagging me and tomorrow I challenge @yowcitystyle and @chantsy to share their outfits for #marchformentalhealth.

📸: @_finn

#fitness #fitspo #mentalhealth #lululemon #thesweatlife #fit #ottawabloggers #blogger #fitnessblogger

Just over here playing with my drinks, turning the

Just over here playing with my drinks, turning them into art. This is the Boss B!tch cocktail from last night’s #virtualhappyhour which I’ve renamed Boss Lady Cocktail so as to not offend the more delicate sensibilities on the worldwide web.

Honestly, you need to make this drink, it’s absolutely crushable and it should become your new favourite brunch cocktails - mimosas step aside.

Boss Lady

- 1 oz cognac
- ½ oz ginger liqueur, like Domaine de Canton
- ¾ oz grapefruit juice
- ¾ oz lemon juice
- ½ oz honey syrup
- 2 dashes Peychaud's bitters
- 2 oz dry sparkling wine, like Cava
- Garnish: grapefruit twist

Honey Syrup
- ½ cup honey
- ½ cup boiling water

- Add all ingredients except sparkling wine and garnish to a cocktail shaker. Shake over ice. Strain into a champagne flute.
- Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with grapefruit twist. 
Honey Syrup
- Combine honey and boiling water in a heatproof glass jar. Stir until honey is dissolved. Cool to room temperature before using. Honey syrup will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for 2 weeks

#craftcocktails #cocktails #tw50bc #drinkup #mixology #mixologist #mixeddrinks #drinkstagram #cocktailsofinstagram #imbibegram #homebartender #letsdrink #drinkphotography #cocktailphotgraphy #cocktailporn #feedfeedcocktails #advancedmixology #boozeblogger #mypinterest @pinterest #craftedmixology #liqpic #champagne #gentlemancocktails #homebarawards #CBdrinks

Currently cooking: a batch of this Maple Granola f

Currently cooking: a batch of this Maple Granola for topping yogurt and serving with fresh berries all week. Get the recipe at the link in bio.

#healthy #vegetarian #maple #breakfast #granola #healthyeats #healthyrecipe #bakingday #foodbloggerpro #eatpretty #fromscratch #wsbakeclub #f52grams #beautifulcuisines #foodandflatlay #foodphotography #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers #myottawa #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #storyofmytable #foodblogfeed @foodblogfeed #chickpeas #imsomartha #fbcigers #likeyoumeanit

At long last, I’m sharing the polarizing Caulifl

At long last, I’m sharing the polarizing Cauliflower Pizza with Basil Pesto & Potatoes recipe on the blog. When I shared a snapshot of this dish in stories, some of you offered hot takes like “Ew!” or “you ruined it with arugula.” While other (read: more enlightened) viewers said, “Yum! Can’t wait to try it.” As with anything you put in your mouth, consent is the first ingredient. So, just because I’ve shared it doesn’t mean you have to eat it. For what it’s worth though, this is goddamn delicious and today’s blog post will make you laugh. Link in bio.

#cauliflowerpizza #recipe #whole30 #bombesquad #bonappetit #nomnom #f52grams #paleo #foodandflatlay #foodphotography #healthyeating #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers #feedfeed @thefeedfeed l #eeeeeats #nomnom #tastingtable #foodblogfeed @foodblogfeed #eeeeeats #imsomartha #fbcigers #keto #likeyoumeanit #cauliflowercrust #cauliflower #potatoes #pizza #funny

I’ve got that drip. Pictured here is the Skatewa

I’ve got that drip. Pictured here is the Skateway Sour I created for @ottawatourism for #Winterlude. This take on the classic whiskey sour features local ingredients from @tsdistillers and @beesavvyhoney ! Head to the link in my bio to get the full recipe on their site!

#cocktails #drinks #imbibegram #mixology #bartender #feedfeedcocktails #f52grams #hautecuisines #craftcocktail #foodphotography #thirsty #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers #myottawa #grapefruit #madeincocktails #craftedmixology #tw50bc #tastingtable #valentinesday #homebarawards #artofdrinks #fbcigers

Friday flex. You may not know that I was a high-pe

Friday flex. You may not know that I was a high-performance athlete for many years and was a CIS Champion in 2010 alongside my @varsityblues field hockey teammates.

Pre-COVID I would go to @grecosparks five times a week, stretch it out at @pureyogaottawa and play tennis @rideausportscentre . Coming from a team sports background, I’m highly motivated by my accountability partners - my workout buddies who drag me to the gym or the yoga studio even when I don’t feel like it. Meaning, when we went into lockdown in March, I really struggled to muster up the will to exercise.

After months of embracing a near total sedentary lifestyle, I reached out to my friend and former Greco (now @bodiesbyphil613 trainer) Anna @arestolle to work with me in getting back into my groove with personal training.

We’ve been working together 3x a week since August and I finally feel like I’ve regained my strength and cardio capacity. I don’t always jump out of bed excited to put in the work but I’m always glad I did afterward.

Given how important sport and fitness has been throughout my life, I’m delighted to have been invited to be part of the @lululemon affiliate program. An affiliate program means that when you shop their site through my unique links, you won’t pay a cent more, but I’ll get a small commission.

In this photo taken by my talented friend @_finn , I’m wearing an older version of the Energy Bra High Neck and the Fast and Free Tight 25” - two of my favourite products for HIIT workouts! Head to the link in my bio and tap the “Shop Lululemon” button to use my unique link for shopping these or other great @lululemon products. *AD

Comment below if you’d like to see some of my workouts!

#thesweatlife #lululemon #fitnessmotivation #fitness #fitnessjourney #arms #armsworkout #hiit #workout #muscle #musclebuilding #fitspo #healthy #healthylifestyle #exercise #blogger #myottawa #ottawablogger #fitnessblogger

Say “I love you” to your sweetheart or yoursel

Say “I love you” to your sweetheart or yourself with this Raspberry Coconut Croissant French Toast with Honey Chamomile Syrup. The perfect breakfast in bed for Valentine’s Day. Get the recipe on the blog, link in bio.

#bakingday #foodbloggerpro #eatpretty #fromscratch #wsbakeclub #f52grams #beautifulcuisines #foodandflatlay #foodphotography #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers #myottawa #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #storyofmytable #foodblogfeed @foodblogfeed #brunch #croissant #frenchtoast #valentinesday #imsomartha #fbcigers #likeyoumeanit #raspberries #coconut #bombesquad @cherrybombe

Breakfast of champions. #cocktails #drinks #imbib

Breakfast of champions.

#cocktails #drinks #imbibegram #mixology #bartender #feedfeedcocktails #f52grams #hautecuisines #craftcocktail #foodphotography #thirsty #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers #myottawa #brunch #breakfastofchampions #madeincocktails #craftedmixology #tw50bc #tastingtable #valentinesday #homebarawards #artofdrinks #fbcigers #gin

It wouldn’t be right to send you into Valentine’s Day without a red cocktail to be still your beating heart.

This is my take on the classic Roffignac - with a cheater method for getting the acidity of a raspberry shrub without the wait time.

Roffignac

- 1 oz brandy
- ¾ oz rye
- ⅔ oz cinnamon syrup
- 5 raspberries
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 2-3 oz soda water
- Garnish: lemon slice and raspberry

Cinnamon Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 cinnamon sticks

- Add raspberries and cinnamon syrup to a cocktail shaker, muddle. Add brandy, rye, and red wine vinegar. Add ice and shake until well-chilled.
- Double strain into an ice-filled highball glass. Top with soda water.
- To garnish, thread a cocktail pick through one side of the lemon slice (near the peel), skewer a raspberry and slide it to the middle of the pick, and thread the pick through the other side of the lemon slice.  
Cinnamon Syrup
- Combine sugar, water, and cinnamon sticks in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let sit at room temperature overnight.
- Remove cinnamon sticks and store syrup in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three weeks

#cocktails #drinks #imbibegram #mixology #bartender #feedfeedcocktails #f52grams #hautecuisines #craftcocktail #foodphotography #thirsty #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers #myottawa #grapefruit #madeincocktails #craftedmixology #tw50bc #tastingtable #valentinesday #homebarawards #artofdrinks #fbcigers

Single as a dollar and not looking for change.

📸: @_finn

#ottawablogger #cocktailblogger #blogger #tasteandtipple #fallstyle #noresolutions #fashion #ootd #streetstyle #fashionblogger #style #styleinspo #myottawa #ottawa #portraitphotography #makemoments #momentsmatter #portrait #2021 #theory #hermes

Splish splash, put some ice in my glass. 💦 Had

Splish splash, put some ice in my glass. 💦

Had some fun using my off-camera flash last night trying to create @highproofpreacher’s #hitmewithyourzestshot but my citrus wasn’t juicy enough. Did get this cool capture of an ice drop though.

Few things get me more excited than trying a new photography technique and having it work out. Can’t wait to do more experimentation!

#cocktails #drinks #imbibegram #mixology #bartender #feedfeedcocktails #f52grams #hautecuisines #craftcocktail #foodphotography #thirsty #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers #myottawa #moodycocktails #madeincocktails #craftedmixology #tw50bc #homebarawards #artofdrinks #fbcigers #whiskey #womenandwhiskies

I’m pleased to be serving up this Salt & Pepper

I’m pleased to be serving up this Salt & Pepper Shandy made with @partakebrewing Pale craft non-alcoholic beer for my final #dryjanuary cocktail recipe. #sponsored

This easy drinking shandy is the perfect balance of bitter, sweet, salt, and acid. The Pale has 0 carbs, only 10 calories but is big on flavour with a medium bitterness and caramel malt sweetness perfumed with tropical aromatics. Grapefruit juice is a natural companion for pale ale and a black pepper syrup adds bite.

Pick up a pack of @partakebrewing Pale at a grocer near you - available at @loblawson , @lcbo , and others, or order from their website at drinkpartake.ca so you’re ready to participate fully in Friday’s #virtualhappyhour.

Salt & Pepper Shandy

- 2 oz grapefruit juice
- ¾ oz black pepper syrup
- 3 dashes Angostura bitters
- 1 can Partake Brewing Pale
- pinch flaky sea salt

Black Pepper Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp black peppercorns, whole

- Add grapefruit juice, black pepper syrup, and bitters to a Collins glass. Stir to combine. Top with Partake Brewing Pale. Add a pinch of salt. Enjoy! 
Black Pepper Syrup
- Combine sugar, water, and whole black peppercorns in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Strain into a glass jar, removing peppercorns. Seal and store in the fridge for up to two weeks

#craftcocktails #cocktails #tw50bc #drinkup #mixology #mixologist #mixeddrinks #drinkstagram #cocktailsofinstagram #imbibegram #homebartender #letsdrink #drinkphotography #cocktailphotgraphy #cocktailporn #feedfeedcocktails #feedfeed #boozeblogger #mypinterest @pinterest #craftedmixology #liqpic #mocktails #shandy #drinkpartake #CBdrinks

I’m hosting a Tiki cocktail class with @chefs.pa

I’m hosting a Tiki cocktail class with @chefs.paradise on February 13th and this time I’ll be joined by the very talented and lovable @casualsultan Chef Walid who will be serving up some Polynesian snacks to pair with our tropical cocktails. Tickets are only $35 and you can get them through the link in @chefs.paradise bio!

In the meantime, I encourage you to get your Tiki mocktail on with this Coconots recipe!

Coconots

- 1½ oz Fluère non-alcoholic rum
- 1½ oz coconut milk
- 1½ oz lime juice
- ½ oz orgeat
- 3 dashes Bittermens Elemakule Tiki Bitters, swap for Angostura as needed

- Shake all ingredients over ice and strain into a Tiki mug filled with crushed ice. Mound with more crushed ice. Garnish with edible flowers and pineapple leaves. Serve with a straw

#craftcocktails #cocktails #tw50bc #drinkup #mixology #mixologist #mixeddrinks #drinkstagram #cocktailsofinstagram #imbibegram #homebartender #letsdrink #drinkphotography #cocktailphotgraphy #cocktailporn #feedfeedcocktails #feedfeed #boozeblogger #mypinterest @pinterest #craftedmixology #liqpic #mocktails #dryjanuary #tiki #CBdrinks #moodycocktails

My friend pointed out that I have almost no photos

My friend pointed out that I have almost no photos of me making drinks in my feed. So here’s a pic of me putting the final flourish on a classic gin martini from 2019. Also, should I cut my hair shorter again? I’m crushing on Meryl Streep’s ‘do from The Devil Wears Prada.

#craftcocktails #cocktails #tw50bc #drinkup #mixology #mixologist #mixeddrinks #drinkstagram #cocktailsofinstagram #imbibegram #homebartender #letsdrink #drinkphotography #cocktailphotgraphy #cocktailporn #feedfeedcocktails #feedfeed #boozeblogger #mypinterest @pinterest #craftedmixology #liqpic #cocktailblogger

Zero alcohol but all the flavour in this zero-proo

Zero alcohol but all the flavour in this zero-proof penicillin. I’m so happy with how this mocktail turned out, I pretty much guzzled it down after making it.

Zero-Proof Penicillin

- 2 oz Seedlip Spice 94
- 3/4 oz lemon juice
- 3/4 oz honey-ginger syrup
- 1/4 oz Lapsang Souchong tea, chilled
- Garnish: candied ginger

Honey-Ginger Syrup
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 6" fresh ginger, peeled and sliced

- Add Spice 94, lemon, and honey-ginger syrup to a cocktail shaker. Shake over ice until well-chilled.
- Strain into a double rocks glass over one large cube, top with chilled Lapsang Souchong Tea.
- Garnish with candied ginger skewered on a cocktail pick.

Honey-Ginger Syrup
- Combine ingredients in a saucepan over high heat, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 5 minutes.
- Place in the refrigerator to steep overnight. Strain off solids with a sieve and store in a clean glass bottle in the fridge for up to two weeks

#craftcocktails #cocktails #tw50bc #drinkup #mixology #mixologist #mixeddrinks #drinkstagram #cocktailsofinstagram #imbibegram #homebartender #letsdrink #drinkphotography #cocktailphotgraphy #cocktailporn #feedfeedcocktails #feedfeed #boozeblogger #mypinterest @pinterest #craftedmixology #liqpic

What does your #WFH situation look like today, 1,

What does your #WFH situation look like today, 1, 2, or 3? Swipe to see the options! Let me know in the comments below!

#oneroomchallenge #condo #beforeandafter #remodel #renovation #apartmenttherapy #midcenturymodern #mcm #westelm #myanthropologie #interiordesign #homedecor #condoliving #smpliving #ottawabloggers #ottawablogger #myhgtv #kitchensofinsta #mypinterest @pinterest #bedroom #wallpaper #anthrohome #dwell

It’s #DryJanuary and I’m taking the opportunit

It’s #DryJanuary and I’m taking the opportunity to shake up a month of mocktails using some of my favourite non-alcoholic spirits.

Tune into @bttoronto this morning at 9:50 am to watch me whip up this First Blush zero-proof cocktail made with @sobrii0 and more!

First Blush

- 2 oz Søbrii 0-Gin
- 1½ oz grapefruit juice freshly squeezed
- ½ oz cardamom syrup
- Garnish: grapefruit twist

Cardamom Syrup
- 1½ cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1½ tbsp cardamom pods

- Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker and shake over ice until well-chilled.
- Strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with grapefruit twist.

Cardamom Syrup
- Combine water and cardamom pods in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
- Add sugar and stir until dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and transfer to a mason jar. Store in the fridge overnight and then strain off the cardamom pods. Syrup will keep well in the mason jar (with lid on) for 2 week

#Sobrii0Gin #Team0Gin #SunriseWithSobrii #craftcocktails #cocktails #tw50bc #drinkup #mixology #mixologist #mixeddrinks #drinkstagram #cocktailsofinstagram #imbibegram #homebartender #letsdrink #drinkphotography #cocktailphotgraphy #cocktailporn #feedfeedcocktails #feedfeed #boozeblogger #mypinterest @pinterest #craftedmixology #liqpic #mocktails #mocktailrecipe #zeroproof #sobercurious

Instant Pot Piri-Piri Short Ribs with Sweet Potato

Instant Pot Piri-Piri Short Ribs with Sweet Potato Fries and Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Dijon Aioli. The glory of low and slow braised short ribs in an hour - while your ribs are in the pressure cooker, toss some veggies in the oven for some healthful goodness.

#shortribs #recipe #whole30 #bombesquad #bonappetit #nomnom #f52grams #paleo #foodandflatlay #foodphotography #healthyeating #tastemademedoit #mypinterest @pinterest #buzzfeast #huffposttaste #foodblogger #ottawabloggers #feedfeed @thefeedfeed l #eeeeeats #nomnom #tastingtable #foodblogfeed @foodblogfeed #eeeeeats #imsomartha #fbcigers #keto #instantpot #instantpotrecipes

New year, same attitude. 📸 : @agatharowland

New year, same attitude.

📸 : @agatharowland

#ottawablogger #cocktailblogger #blogger #tasteandtipple #fallstyle #noresolutions #fashion #ootd #streetstyle #fashionblogger #style #styleinspo #myottawa #ottawa #portraitphotography #makemoments #momentsmatter #portrait #2021

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