Living in Vancouver, I feel quite lucky to have both the mountains and the ocean located within minutes. This allows for access to nature...

Birthdays, when I was growing up, were a really big deal. The whole family would get together and we would celebrate. My Mom always asked...

Even though it's been around for a few years now, it's only recently that I've experienced Empress Gin 1908 from Victoria Distillers in...

As much as I love dessert, I also love decorating. My two passions intersect when I get the opportunity to decorate baked goods....

Hummingbird Cakes are new to me. They are not a dessert that I grew up eating. In fact, the first time I saw one, was in London's famous...

I don't know about you, but I'm always on the lookout for new, light recipes. Something that could work both as a lunch, or as a light...

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5th. It is a day to celebrate Mexican food, culture, language and tradition. As Cinco De Mayo is fast...

Next week is Cinco De Mayo. A global holiday every year on May 5th celebrating all things Mexican - traditions, culture, bright colours,...

Oeufs En Cocette, or eggs in a dish (ramekins in this case) as it literally translates from French into English, is an absolutely...

The Sidecar is a classic sour cocktail. The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have made the first ever cocktail by this name in the early...

I'm always on the look-out for new appetizers or dips that are both healthy (er) and still beautiful to look at. I tend to eat a lot of...

When I think of special brunch events, I often think of mimosas for my menu. Mimosas are an elegant, light cocktail that if balanced...

Okay, so sometimes we've got to do things because they're cute and they make us smile. This Easter, with everything happening in the...

Hot Cross Buns are an Easter tradition in my family. Growing up, we knew it must be spring when my Mom pulled out the bread maker and...

While the world has slowed down and most of us are spending much of our time at home, I am spending more time cooking and acknowledging...

If you have been following along on the blog, you know that I started a Pantry Meal Series as a result of our current global situation....

One of my favourite desserts is Apple Crisp! I could probably eat it daily and never get tired of it. It's the perfect sweet/tart combo...

Rumour has it (according to Wikipedia) that the Waldorf Salad originated at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in NYC in the late 1800's. It was...

Well, we've almost made it to the weekend. It's a very strange time in the world. In only a few weeks, we have forever altered our...

Risotto is a classic Italian cooking method that is great to know by heart. Risotto can be a light primi, or first course dish, or it can...