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…
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Mango on 34th Street
Let’s Get Blitzen: Cocktail Advent Calendar – Day 9 – Mango on 34th Street. In hindsight I should have called this, “Mezcal on 34th Street” as that sounds closer to “Miracle on 34th Street.” Alas, this is what happens when you create, shoot, and name 24 cocktails in the span of a week and a…
Banana Mango Smoothie Bowl
While smoothies are not strictly encouraged on Whole30, they’re also not forbidden, assuming they don’t have any non-compliant ingredients. Sometimes, you just need a breakfast option that isn’t eggs. As such, allow me to introduce you to this tasty little Banana Mango Smoothie Bowl. Transport yourself to more tropical climes with this taste of sunshine….
Thai Beef & Mango Salad on Vermicelli
Let’s get the business of talking up this recipe out of the way up front, it’s story time. This Thai Beef and Mango Salad on Vermicelli is packed with incredible flavour, with a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savoury. I prepared the beef using my sous vide precision cooker to achieve a juicy and…
What’s Up Doc? Carrot Caesar
The Bloody Caesar is the unofficial drink of Canada. Created in Calgary in 1969 by restauranteur Walter Chell it is a combination of clam and tomato juice (Clamato), vodka, Tabasco, Worcestershire sauce, and a pinch of horseradish. The whole thing is garnished with a salt and spice mix rim, a stalk of celery, wedge of…
Raspberry Mango Smoothie
You know what they say, “health is wealth,” so make a deposit first thing in the morning with this delicious, tropical smoothie. Frozen mango, raspberries, lime juice, coconut milk, almond milk, shredded coconut and plenty of ginger make for a flavourful return on investment. Maybe one of your new year resolutions was to have more…
Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa
Taco Tuesday! I love fish tacos. Our city definitely has some great examples of this dish. There is something to be said for the tempura-battered, deep-fried version, but sometimes you just want a lighter alternative. This recipe serves up your grilled – with a simple marinade of lime juice, olive oil and salt and…
Tropical Turmeric Smoothie Bowl
If you’re still reeling from an overindulgent holiday season and you want a reset, this smoothie bowl is the antidote you’ve been looking for. I don’t know about you but I’m pretty skeptical of any smoothie that doesn’t involve any vegetables. This beauty gets its vibrant orange-hue from a combination of carrots, mango,…
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…
