The sun is finally shining in Calgary - man that took FOREVER. Seriously, the longest winter of my life. Plus, I just had a baby at the end of February so the snow and - 20 weather that came shortly after was a huge disappointment with a newborn. I have never felt so trapped in … Continue reading Cucumber honeydew & key lime cocktail
Ok, that was super cheesy - yes I know. But seriously, this recipe is just one in a melon because watermelon is THAT versatile. You can literally eat it anytime, anywhere with anything; sweet, salty, sour, bitter, you name it! It is AWESOME!!! Have I convinced you yet? Well, if I haven't - the pictures … Continue reading It’s one in a melon
Recently my girlfriend Lauren, who obviously knows me really well invited me to join her and a few others for an omakase dinner at Shokunin. Omakase - a Japanese phrase essentially meaning to entrust another, has come to represent a style of dining where the menu choices are left to the Chef. A progressive style experience where the … Continue reading Omakase extravaganza
Alright friends, its cocktail time! Now to be totally honest, I've never been a big cocktail person. I love wine, I like beer, I love coffee, I like tea...but I go through stages with hard booze. When I was younger I was a total gin girl, then one day I went to have my usual … Continue reading Blood orange & rosemary gin soda
Sometime last year I went to Ten Foot Henry for the first time to have a few snacks with my girlfriend and we both immediately chose the tomato dish. I love tomatoes (except on burgers and pizza - that's not cool), I love them on their own with salt and pepper, I love old school ghetto … Continue reading Roasted tomatoes with whipped feta and fresh herbs
