Cinnamon Ginger Pumpkin Sours
I've really been feeling the "pumpkin spice" this year. This is highly unusual for me, as I'm a huge apple lover and while I like...
Fall Swiss Beer Fondue
As a child, my mom used to make a fondue on special occasions. She had a black electric fondue pot that sat in the back of the cupboard...
The Perfect Manhattan, Literally!
As you know from my "cocktail of the week" posts, I enjoy a good Manhattan. It's a spirit-forward drink that warms the tummy on a cold...
Black Walnut Old-Fashioned, A Classic Fall Sipper
It is definitely time to turn the page and ring in the cozy flavours of fall. I decided to jump into the new season with a classic twist...
Plum Torte
In my family we have a couple of people who love sweet baked goods and a few "not so sweet" baked good preferences. It can sometimes be...
Cedar Plank Salmon - A Southwest Coast Favourite
Living in British Columbia, we are so lucky to have access to high quality, fresh wild salmon. Growing up, my dad was a commercial...
Late Summer Salad With A Shallot Mustard Vinaigrette
One of my favourite things about eating a seasonal diet is that from late spring to early fall, you have so many options for fresh fruit...
Blackberry Pisco Sour
September is such an interesting month, the weather is still quite warm by day, but nights are starting to cool and days are getting...
Tomato, Spinach, Pesto and Goat Cheese Frittata
I won't lie, it's taken me a while to love frittata's. I really wanted to love them, I mean it's a crustless quiche that can be dressed...
Thirst Quenching Watermelon Cocktails, Two Ways
Watermelon to me just oozes summer. It's such a versatile go-to fruit that is easily eaten at home or on a picnic. It's sweet, juicy and...
If you like Tomatoes, Watermelon & Halloumi...
You'll want to make this asap! I'm not sure if it's a salad, appetizer or main dish, but it is pretty darn good. Serve this to a crowd...
Summer Salad with Thyme Honey Lime Vinaigrette
This salad is so good, I ate it on repeat many times this summer. Eat it for a meal or a side salad to any grilled meat or fish. I'm...
Prosciutto Melon Salad
I have so much love for summer fruit that I think I probably eat my weight in it every year. I believe that produce, such as fruit and...
Papaya Breakfast Bowl
This week, with fall and back-to-school quickly approaching, I'm dreaming of Hawaii and my last tropical vacation there a few years ago....
Caprese Chicken Involintini (Involintini Di Pollo)
Tomatoes, basil and cheese are a classic flavour combination. The acid from the tomatoes is neutralized by the creaminess of the cheese...
Farm Fresh Summer Pasta
Everybody needs a go-to summer pasta recipe in their back pocket. This recipe is mine. It is quick to prep, easy to cook and comes...
Summer's Candy, Slow Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
I love fresh produce - berries, lettuce, stone fruit, peas, etc., but I think the fruit I love the most is tomatoes. Yes, tomatoes are a...
Lavender-Gin Blossom Cocktail
So it's no surprise that I am offering up another gin cocktail. Gin tends to be my go-to spirit, especially in the summer when I want to...
Cherry Hand Pies
I get so excited when I see cherries at my local market, because it means that summer is officially here! I feel so lucky to live in such...




















