Brown Sugar Cinnamon Sugar Cookie Christmas Trees
In lieu of Christmas Cookie Boxes this year, I decided to create and gift 3D-Christmas trees. They are a statement, and an edible...
Homemade Eggnog, A Holiday Delight!
Eggnog, surprisingly, seems to be a controversial holiday drink...either you love it or you hate it. Then, if you love it, store-bought...
Grandma's Pecan Butter Tarts
My Grandma loved Butter Tarts. Every Christmas she made them, even at 89 years young! They were a staple dessert at every holiday...
Glüehwein
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...
Chocolate Peppermint Buttercream Cookies
One of my favourite parts of the Christmas holiday is cookies! Not just the eating of cookies (which I do a lot of), but the making of...
Spinach Lentil and Root Veg Bowl
Holiday eating, I love it, I hate it, I look forward to it and I pay for it after. As much as I try really hard to balance my diet (see...
Christmas Greek Salad In Mason Jars
Let's face it, as soon as I see food served in a Mason jar, I'm sold. The years of only using jars for canning are long gone. Mason jar's...
Christmas Morning Gingerbread French Toast
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...
The Pom Royale Champagne Cocktail
This week's #cocktailoftheweek, The Pom Royale, is my holiday play on a Kir Royale champagne cocktail. The traditional Kir Royale...
Holiday Antipasto Wreath
In my books, a party is not a party unless there is a meat and cheese plate! For the holidays I like to make more festive appetizers and...
Festive Holiday Mule Cocktail
Whether you are enjoying a cozy night by the fire, or hosting a holiday bash, this Festive Holiday Mule cocktail will bring merry and...
Amazing Holiday Ice Cubes
Nothing takes a drink to another level like festive ice cubes with edible ingredients frozen in the middle. It's an unexpected garnish...
Bourbon Apple Cinnamon Sour
It seems like apple season is upon us once again. November is apple month here on My Kurated Life. We're done with pumpkin and now I...
Slow Cooker Hot Toddy
Nothing says winter like a warm hot toddy on a chilly grey day. While hot toddy's usually have a spirit, such as bourbon or rum, I...
Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal
Nothings says fall like a nice pot of oatmeal on the stove. A hearty breakfast that warms you up and keeps you feeling full for hours. We...
The Bleeding Heart
Halloween is such a fun time of year. The weather has cooled down a bit and decorations are hung everywhere. While I do like a bit of...
Sweet Potato Tian, A Holiday Side
When it comes to holiday dinners, my family has our "regular" dishes that we make year after year, and then we usually like to experiment...
The BEST Ever Pumpkin Muffins
So, I have this friend Angela and I think she's the sweetest human being on earth (no offense to my other friends - you are all...
Pumpkin Cheeseball Delights
I love cheese, it has to be one of my favourite foods. It doesn't matter which type of cheese, I love and eat them all: burrata, aged...




















