Classico Mezcal Margarita
There's a restaurant in Vancouver called La Mezcaleria. If you haven't been there, you should drop everything and race on over right now....
Guacamole With A Twist
No fiesta is complete without guacamole. Whether it's for tortilla chips or to add to your main meal, it's a necessary "add on". This...
The Sauciest Salsa and Getting Schooled In Chiles
Salsa, oh how I love you. You bring out the best in all you meet - chips, tacos, enchiladas, nachos, etc. - they're all so much better...
Sweet Potato Enchiladas
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching...in case you don't know, Cinco de Mayo is an annual celebration held each year on May 5th celebrating...
Citrus Olive Salad
This salad is a favourite for sure. It's easy and packed with flavour. It is a citrus season show stopper! Great for entertaining or just...
Oaxacan Old Fashioned
This recipe is from New York City's Death & Co. It is a fabulous riff on the Old Fashioned cocktail. A great cocktail for a fiesta or...
Carrot Ginger Cake with Orange Cream Cheese Icing and Candied Carrots
This cake is a stunner! It's not very often that I find a cake looks as good as it tastes, but this one is a winner. I've spent the...
Best Ever Celery & Date Salad
I don't know about you, but this time of year makes me want to eat a lot of salads. I try to have at least one or two a day. It's a nice...
Spring Radicchio Chicken Pesto Cups
I love it when the seasons change and Spring, you are officially here! Brighter, longer days lead to a sea of beautiful colours outside....
The Mediterranean Just Got A Little Dreamier
This has been a long winter and often I would find myself daydreaming about blue skies, the warmth of the sun, crystal clear waters and...
Steak and Stout Pie & a Black and Tan, A Traditional Irish Pub Meal
On recent travels through Ireland, I partook in my fair share of Irish pub fare. I sampled Irish Stews, Steak and Ale Pies and Bacon and...
Shamrock Eggs
This year I've been looking for healthier ways to celebrate some of my favourite holidays. Being that my ancestors came from Ireland, we...
Leprechaun Lunch, Roasted Rainbow Veggies
When we hear someone say, "we eat with our eyes", I totally believe them. I love the look of all these veggies on one sheet pan. It makes...
Introducing The Blood Orange Old Fashioned Cocktail
My cocktail choices tend to change with the seasons. Both the weather and seasonal ingredients influence both the meals I prepare and the...
The Only Slow Cooker Chili Recipe You Need
I don't know about you, but I seem to have been in search of the perfect chili recipe for a long time. I keep trying to find one that is...
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mini Cakes
When it comes to sweet treats, I tend to be a cookie kind of girl. Growing up there were always a tin of homemade cookies in the pantry...
So let's talk about cake, Red Velvet Cake!
I don't know about you, but I love sweets and treats. Cake is pretty near the top of my "Favourite's List", especially Red Velvet Cake. I...
Winter Citrus Smash
Okay, so not only is it starting to warm up - my garden is starting to show hints of green, but the fresh citurs right now is amazing!...
The Penicillin
As the temperature drops and the rain begins, it's starting to feel like winter cocktail time! I'm jumping right into the season with...




















