Build-Your-Own Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Fajita Bar
Today is Cinco de Mayo and I will be celebrating with a Build-Your-Own Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Fajita Bar! When entertaining (I'm...
Tequila Sour Cocktails For Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching and I want to share my new favourite cocktail, the Tequila Sour, with you! It's light and citrusy, and...
Greek Salmon Bowl
I have to say, I think this Greek Salmon Bowl is one of my favourite meals! It combines everything I love - salmon (I love all kinds of...
Porch Punch Sangria
Isn't this Porch Punch Sangria drink gorgeous!?! I just love the bright, happy colour of this batch cocktail. Not only does it look...
Black and Tan Beer Cocktail
St. Patrick's Day brings to mind gathering at casual pubs (preferably Irish) and local establishments with friends and family to...
Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake With Irish Cream Glaze - For Good Luck!
With St. Patrick's Day rapidly upon us, I have been working on a dinner menu to celebrate with my family. While the dinner - Shepherd's...
A St.Patrick's Day Charcuterie Board With Homemade Shamrock Chips
I've always enjoyed St. Patrick's Day celebrations, but I guess that should be a "given", as my Mom's side of the family is Irish!...
Homemade Pizza, Pizza, Pizza (From Dough To Table)
Let's talk about pizza – I think pizza is one of the most beloved and versatile dishes in the world. Yes, I said “in the world” – quite a...
For You, My Sweetart (Cocktail)
I'm not a big lover of sweet drinks (or cocktails). I am most likely to choose a fresh, citrus option or a spirit-forward cocktail, than...
Wild Salmon En Papillote (Salmon "in paper")
Being the daughter of a commercial fisherman, I grew up eating a lot of fish. In fact our family ate both halibut and salmon weekly. As...
Individual Strawberry Trifles
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good fruit trifle! I think trifles appeal to not only my palette, but my visual aesthetic. Looking...
The Best Fluffy Chocolate Brownies
In my efforts to develop the best brownie recipe for My Kurated Life readers, I decided to dive deep, testing for both the best...
The Clover Club Cocktail
When I think of Valentine's Day I think of pretty pink, purple and red hues like blush, rose and fuschia. It's the time of year to...
Bourbon Slush
Super Bowl is just around the corner and here in Vancouver we are scheduled for some much needed sun! I have been waiting to post this...
Individual "Jar"-cuterie Appetizers
Have you heard about or seen these brilliant “Jar"-cuterie Mason jar appetizers yet? They are everywhere online these days, in fact it...
The Best Fudgey Brownies, Perfect For Valentine's Day
Brownies and Valentine's Day - you can't have one without the other, especially when they are cut into bite-size hearts. There's just...
Comfort Food: Chana (Chickpea) Masala
When the temperature drops, so too does my style of eating. I find I start to crave warm, hearty dishes. The kind of foods that bubble on...
Chilly Winter Evenings = Hot Toddy, A Family Classic
It's January friends, and the rain has been pouring here in Vancouver for what feels like the last month! I don't know about you, but...
New Year's Eve Traditions & The Best Spiced Nuts Ever
One of the fun things about holidays is celebrating with traditions. My family and I have some new traditions we have started recently...




















