Cooking, decorating and travelling through life
These crispy cookies remind my husband of Oreos. Use the best cocoa powder you can find for good dark chocolate flavour. This is a great adaptable recipe. Substitute the whiskey for any alcohol you like or vanilla extract. Add in extras like nuts or candy cane pieces or decorate them with icing. I love them […]
Now that my planters are complete, it’s on to the doors. I’m obsessed with wreaths. Especially the ones made with fresh and fragrant greenery. They are pricey though! Using left over greenery from my winter planter project, and cheap grapevine wreaths as the base, I created chic wreathes for my front doors. This is a […]
My approach to decorating on the exterior of the house is similar to how I ‘deck the halls’ on the inside. For me, it’s all about winter inspiration. I always do my planters first. They are kept out all year long and switch them up with every season change. If you don’t have planters I […]
Yes you read that right. NO peeling and nobody will know. They’ll just wonder how you make these addictive latkes. A couple of years ago I decided I hate peeling potatoes and I will avoid it at any cost. Turns out they taste better when you leave those skins on! If you’ve never had a […]
As soon as Halloween is over, I’m already thinking about the holidays and transitioning my decor from fall to winter vibes. I’m so behind this year! I’m definitely into decorating seasonally rather than for a specific holiday. I grew up celebrating Hanukkah (Chanukah) and the only decoration to be seen was the Menorah, not a […]
I can never seem to find store bought crackers for a cheese board that are tasty, the right size and that look good. Don’t you also find that you’re always left with tons of them that just go in the trash? These savoury shortbreads always make an appearance on cheese assortments I do for my […]
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 […]
When I’ve got a bit of extra time I love making this sauce. It’s actually really easy and the flavour from roasting the vegetables will take your pasta, pizza or whatever you’re pairing it with, to the next level. I usually line a baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup. Once blended, the sauce is […]
It’s no secret I love Mac & Cheese. Doesn’t everyone? It’s one of the most popular items on my catering company’s menu. While I adore a classic version that all about the cheese, I love that it’s such a versatile dish that can be adapted infinitely. This version makes use of the abundant butternut squash […]
People usually think I’m whipping up a gourmet meal every night of the week. Completely false, and to be honest most nights I’m stumped on what to make for dinner. This chilli is my go to. We usually have this on Monday nights in the fall and winter, hence the name. It’s so easy and […]
