In need of a frighteningly delicious drink to serve to your ghoulfriends this Halloween? Look no further than this make-ahead Red Halloween Sangria. It’s as rich in flavour as it is in colour and is a fang-tastic drink for Halloween parties – or really, any time of year. You won’t find any sickeningly sweet Sprite… Read More Make-Ahead Party Drink: Red Halloween Sangria
Looking to put a little ‘boo’ in your booze this Halloween? While I can’t quite decide if it’s eerie or cute, one thing I DO know for sure is that this Creepy Halloween Lychee Martini is delicious. My girlfriend Alex and I spent a fun-filled afternoon reconstructing a martini from memory that we both loved… Read More Creepy Lychee Halloween Martini
Looking to be the ghostess with the mostess this Halloween? Ideal for a night with your ghoulfriends or as a surprise for your little ones, a Halloween Dessert Board is equal parts snack and decoration! How to Arrange a Halloween Dessert Board As you can see, I arranged my Halloween dessert tray similar to how… Read More Fun Halloween Dessert Board
Looking for some spook-tacular themed food ideas this Halloween? I’m sharing my super easy Halloween Brunch Board so you can trick or treat your little guys and ghouls to something fun for breakfast this October the 31st. Last Halloween, my one year old fell in love with the song Spooky Scary Skeletons. Since then, Halloween… Read More Halloween Brunch Board
You know I love making fun cocktail recipes… but sometimes the most enjoyable drinks are those that are easiest! This summer, whether relaxing on the patio, heading out for a beach day or firing up the BBQ, I’ve been reaching for these canned Alive Vodka soda drinks. They take the guesswork out of making the… Read More Summer Sips: Alive Vodka Soda Drinks
Aaron is ALL about smoked salmon so for Father’s Day dinner, I’m going to whip together this simple (yet special) Smoked Salmon Pâté appetizer. The pâté itself is light, smooth and flavourful, served spooned on top of a crispy crostini and garnished with fresh dill, salty capers and julienned onion and cucumber. I think these… Read More Smoked Salmon Pâté Appetizer
Today I’m partnering with eBay.ca to take my newest kitchen appliance – a Breville blender – for a spin and share a fun recipe that’s sure to mesmerize adults and kids alike: Magic Colour Changing Lemonade. Elle’s favourite colour is blue and she’s BIG into science experiments at the moment, so I thought it would… Read More Magic Colour Changing Lemonade Recipe
I sat on our front steps the other day, watching the kids play, and the sun was so bright and warm that I found myself reminiscing about a Rose Lemonade I whipped together often last summer. Made with tart, fresh-squeezed lemons and a hint of rose water, it was SO refreshing (and a big hit… Read More Rose Lemonade Recipe
Are you a fan of cocktails with floral notes? Then this Whyte Lavender Prosecco is the drink for you! Last week I got my hands on a bottle of Token Whyte Lavender Aromatic Bitters. Made right here in Edmonton, they’re a star ingredient in cocktails at many of my favourite local restaurants, like the Black Pearl.… Read More Whyte Lavender Prosecco Recipe
Have you heard the myth of the ‘Bloody Mary’ Halloween Caesar cocktail? Legend has it that if you stand in front of a mirror and chant her name repeatedly, she will appear. Odds of her apparition are also greatly increased if: a) The mirror is in a bar b) A bartender hears you call her… Read More Bloody Mary Halloween Caesar Cocktail