Category: Entertaining
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Provençal Brunch (with a few Chic Shortcuts)
This brunch was inspired by the magic of Provence in the summer. It’s elegant but unfussy, layered with soft herbs, sun-warmed stone fruit, and a few shortcuts that still feel chic. Because honestly? Most of us aren’t hosting with a team of prep cooks. And we shouldn’t need one. There’s something magical about Provence in…
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Greek Dinner Party
SUMMER DINNER SERIES: TAVERNA CHIC Every great dinner party starts with a feeling or a theme. This menu is rooted in my own heritage and love for Greece and I wanted to share that with my guests. I imagined a long summer table dressed in white linen, candlelight and lots of delicious food to pass…
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Spanakopita
UPDATED JULY 2025* Last spring we spent some time in Greece and every day I had a Leek Pie (prasopita). They are so delicious. I was meaning to make Leek Pie for my Taverna Chic Dinner Party but I ended up not getting enough leeks. Happy accident, I cooked them anyways and threw them into…
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Casual Catered Backyard Wedding
With the popularity of downsized backyard weddings making such a comeback, I thought I’d share some of the details from an event I did last summer. When an old friend asked me to cater her upcoming wedding reception I was so honoured. Sam & Rick wanted a down to earth casual affair which completely reflects…
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French Inspired 50th Birthday Celebration
Like everyone else in the world, COVID threw a huge wrench into my plans for 2020. A milestone 50 th birthday trip to France with my lifelong best friends was cancelled. Since my birthday was during the trip, we had planned a lovely night in Nice sitting by the sea. Le SIGH… I couldn’t imagine…
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20+ Tips for Socially Distanced Entertaining
There’s nothing I love more then entertaining friends and family. I’ve been missing everyone so much. BUT there’s finally a light at the end of the tunnel. While we don’t want to get too lax and complacent, rules are easing and we are able to gather in limited sized groups to socialize. That’s all I…
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Non-toxic Silver Polish Method
I have tons of silver pieces. Inherited, gifted and thrifted pieces that are all so beautiful. We all have them and most of us never use them. I usually look at the tarnish and shove them back in the cabinet because the work and the toxic polishing chemicals needed to get them looking gorgeous again…
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Winter Cheese Board
Every holiday soirée needs a fabulous cheese board as the centrepiece of the party food table. No matter what the time of year it is, I love to create an interesting cheese scape choosing complimentary accompaniments that are seasonal, colourful and textural. The Cheese I like to have at least 3-5 selections depending on the…
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