Pantry Meal Series: Crunchy Cinnamon Raisin Granola
Today's Pantry Meals Series recipe is focussed on breakfast, Crunchy Cinnamon Raisin Granola. This recipe is an update of the recipe my...
Healthy Go-Green Spinach Smoothie
I don't know about you, but I find going to the grocery store right now, very stressful. It's not the getting there, or the being safe...
Pantry Meal Series: Soy Ginger Garlic Chicken Thighs with Rice
In times of uncertainty, people often take comfort in things that are stable, comforting and make us feel good. Cooking and sharing meals...
Pot Of Gold Cupcakes
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world right now, however I think the ties that binds us all together are cooking and community. I...
The Lucky Leprechaun
I am a bit of a purist when it comes to Scottish and Irish whiskeys. For me, a whiskey neat with maybe a drop or two of water is...
Berry Good Immune Boosting Smoothie
I'm so lucky that I live very close to a number of amazing BC berry farms. Every summer, when raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and...
Southwest Salad With Lime and Fresh Herb Vinaigrette
This is a super hearty salad loaded with quinoa, beans and legumes. It is high in both proteins and fibre content, filling you up for...
Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Chorizo Dates with Thyme Infused Honey
I believe that every once in a while, we have an unexpected or fortuitous meeting, either with someone we know or with a complete...
Salted Dark Chocolate Figs
I'll admit I have a bit of a sweet tooth. I try really hard to fulfill the “sweetness” I desire with fruit, smoothies and other healthier...
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Winter is usually a time for comfort foods. When I crave filling, starchy comfort foods, I try to be mindful of healthy eating and...
Grapefruit & Herb Spritz Mocktail
My Mom spends a significant part of the year in Palm Springs, California. Recently she's been asking for some mocktail recipes that have...
Australian Folded Eggs On AvocadoToast
Recently the New York Times Food re-ran an article from a decade ago about the best eggs in the world. Australian celebrity chef Bill...
Best Ever Banana Bread
Banana Bread is one of my ultimate baked comfort foods. It sometimes feels like a decadent treat, when baked with chunks of chocolate,...
Kumquat and Herbed Chèvre Crostini
My first experience with kumquats occurred during university. I had travelled with my then-boyfriend to his hometown of Calgary, and his...
Turkey Hoisin Lettuce Wraps
Turkey Hoisin Lettuce Wraps are a go-to weeknight dinner at my house. They are quick to cook, but taste like you've spent hours in the...
Chocolate Cherry "Cheese" Mice
I think every cheese or charcuterie board needs something unexpected, whether it's cheese rolled in charcoal (you need signage for that...
A Heartfelt Sweet & Savoury Charcuterie Board
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...
Negroni Sbagliato, A Cocktail Fit For Your Favourite People!
This week's Cocktail Of The Week, the Negroni Sbagliato, is a perfect Valentine's Day cocktail, #cocktailoftheweek and special evening...
A Breakfast Board & My Dad's Favourite Waffles
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...




















