Before I tell you about this incredible bright and tropical beer cocktail, I’d like to encourage you to nab one of the very few remaining tickets for my first in-person cocktail class at Chef’s Paradise here in Ottawa, this Friday, June 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The theme is “Tipple’s Tea Party” and we’ll be shaking…
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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,…
Shakshuka
Yikes…it’s been a while since we’ve eaten over here. It’s been drink this, tipple that, win this. Time to sober up with a great brunch or breakfast for dinner option: Shakshuka. This Middle Eastern classic is a simple combination of simmering tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, spices, poached eggs, and fresh herbs. I added a bit…
Chickpea Taco Salad
I work downtown and despite it being the mostly densely populated part of the city during working hours, it’s a total food desert. There seem to be so few palatable options that exceed the scope of pizza, shawarma or Subway. One of the few places where I’m able to take shelter at the lunch hour…
Celery and Cilantro Gin Gimlet
There are few things in life that bring me more joy than being on a dance floor. Give me some funk, motown, old school hip hop, salsa, reggaeton, and I will be CUTTING A RUG. I inherited this trait from my father. I’m sure you’ve seen old white man dancing? Like, where they kind…
Grilled Summer Farro Salad with Cilantro Lime Dressing
I have something I need to confess… Fail videos are my guilty pleasure. This has come as a surprise to many. I think those who don’t know me well probably assume that my guilty pleasures would include sipping a dirty martini while listening to Bach. No, I’m not that classy – it’s all a…
Cilantro Mojito
Is it Spring yet? Oh, not quite? Well, I’m forcing the Spring agenda harder than sitting on a patio in February and insisting that you’re, “Warm enough,” in your leather jacket and blanket scarf. Nothing says Spring like fresh herbs. Especially when muddled into a delicious rum-based cocktail. I think we’ve already talked about how…
Tropical Green Smoothie
If you’ve been following this blog, you might have noticed that I have a penchant for indulgence. I try to achieve balance by getting my greens in smoothie form. My parents generously gave me a Vitamix for Christmas a couple of years ago and I’ve never looked back. My go-to smoothie is the Back…
