I believe that every once in a while, we have an unexpected or fortuitous meeting, either with someone we know or with a complete...

My Mom spends a significant part of the year in Palm Springs, California. Recently she's been asking for some mocktail recipes that have...

My first experience with kumquats occurred during university. I had travelled with my then-boyfriend to his hometown of Calgary, and his...

This past weekend was both Valentine's Day and Family Day, a holiday here in Canada. What better way to show those you love - friends and...

In my teenage years, my Dad (my Popsie) did most of the cooking in our home. Even though he wasn’t much of a cook, he always tried his...

I love entertaining and having guests over. I think one of the best ways we can show our friends and families how we care about them, is...

I'm noticing a lot of "sweet boards" at events, parties and online these days, alongside the regular savoury cheese and charcuterie...

I love a good surprise, and these Valentine Hidden Heart Cupcakes are a perfect treat to surprise the one's you love. One bite (in the...

As much as I love dips and treats, sometimes I just want to settle in with a colourful plate of vegetables. Nothing brightens a grey day...

This hearty rich Mushroom Lasagne dish, is perfect for cooler temperatures. It's warm and filling on chilly winter evenings, and looks...

The holidays are filled with the flavours of cranberry and spice. This cocktail, combines the two and is perfect for holiday celebrating....

Honestly, this toffee is so good that I've heard it referred to (sometimes by me) as Christmas Crack. It's sweet, salty, buttery goodness...

In lieu of Christmas Cookie Boxes this year, I decided to create and gift 3D-Christmas trees. They are a statement, and an edible...

Eggnog, surprisingly, seems to be a controversial holiday drink...either you love it or you hate it. Then, if you love it, store-bought...

My Grandma loved Butter Tarts. Every Christmas she made them, even at 89 years young! They were a staple dessert at every holiday...

When I think of Glüehwein, I think of Christmas. It is an annual tradition, that one of my dear friends and I head to the local Vancouver...

I am particularly fond of creating tablescapes. Other than cooking, it’s my favourite part of entertaining! If I’m hosting a big holiday...

Christmas morning is a very busy time for most families. Over the years, my own family has tried many make-ahead dishes in an attempt to...

With all the garland and planter making that's been happening at my house this winter, I seem to have a lot of extra greenery. Instead of...

This week's #cocktailoftheweek, The Pom Royale, is my holiday play on a Kir Royale champagne cocktail. The traditional Kir Royale...