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
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
Yoo hoo – big summer blowout! Okay, given the current state of things, it was less ‘big summer blowout’ and more ‘small garage get-together’. But despite a tough year, we decided to celebrate Elle with a Frozen birthday party and it proved to be a day that was nothing short of magical! JavaScript is currently… Read More Elle(sa)’s Frozen Birthday Party
Looking to take your special occasion to the next level? Today I’m chatting all about Western Canada’s cutest new bb – the Bubbles and Brews Prosecco Cart! Do you believe in serendipity? The stars aligned earlier this month when, with only a few short days’ notice, I found myself dolled up and in the company… Read More Bubbles and Brews Prosecco Cart
Happy Valentine’s Day! Like most special occasions, one thing I look most forward to on February 14 is the pretty-in-pink themed treats. This year I whipped together a glamorous dessert table for Elle, Aaron and I to enjoy… and thought I’d share all the details in case you’re looking for some Valentine’s Day dessert ideas!… Read More 5 Swoon-worthy Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas
It’s official – our sweet baby Emmett is ONE and today was perfect. Aaron, Elle, Em and I had a relaxed day at home with a few guest appearances from family, all centred around celebrating the sweet-natured, cuddly, strong-willed, infectiously smiley baby who’s completed our family. While it was a happy day – I’m not… Read More Emmett’s Wild ONE Birthday Cake Smash
Okay – ready to swoon? It’s a week out from Christmas Eve and I may or may not (okay, I do!) have a gigantic, pastel-tone gingerbread castle in my kitchen right now! It’s starring front and centre in this year’s Christmas Dessert Bar Cart, which is piled high with some of the most scrumptious holiday… Read More Gingerbread Castle Christmas Dessert Bar Cart
Today I’m sharing my favourite appetizer of the holiday season: savoury puff pastry bites done three ways (spinach artichoke, caprese and turkey cranberry). The holiday season is upon us, guys, and I’m ready to embrace all of it – from ugly sweater parties to decorating the Christmas tree, visiting the mall with Emmett and Elle… Read More Easy Holiday Entertaining: Savoury Puff Pastry Bites 3 Ways
Ready to eat, drink and be tacky? Today I’m coming at you with my third annual list of 20 cute women’s Christmas sweaters that sleigh! I’ve always been a fan of ugly Christmas sweaters. My husband and I started our collection back when we were dating and stumbled across some real unique pieces at a… Read More 20 Cute Women’s Christmas Sweaters that Sleigh