I love a good homemade salad dressing that is easy to make with simple pantry ingredients (nothing fancy or hard to find at the store). I also don't really love vinegar - white, champagne, cider or otherwise so when I find a…
Homemade sourdough bread seems to be all the rage these days, but finding or creating a starter can be really tedious, and to be honest, ain't nobody got time for that! I can't be bothered to remember to feed and stir a…
An Old Fashioned is my favourite whiskey cocktail and can be made so many different ways. In this post I'm sharing 5 different takes on this classic cocktail that are fit for the holidays. True story: my fave cocktail is the Maple…
I am all about easy, delicious and impressive appetizers, especially over the holidays. This simple recipe is so easy to do, is a huge crowd pleaser and uses a blend of ingredients that many don't often consider. I've included some ingredient substitutions…
One of the types of events that I have missed since the pandemic started is wine tastings! I love learning about new pairings that I didn't consider and trying new wines with them, getting to know wine makers and wine shop owners.…
When friends (and strangers!) that I talk to tell me that they're going to be visiting the Okanagan wine region in British Columbia, Canada, I can't help but offer up my favourites for them to visit, and of course which wines are…
An appetizer that looks complicated and gourmet, but is super simple to execute is baked brie. It looks impressive, it pleases a crowd and it's something that you can theoretically make "from scratch" without trying very hard. I also love that you…
Mulled wine is a favourite drink of mine in the winter, but when I was pregnant, I needed to seek a non-alcoholic alternative. This is a great option for kiddos and non-drinkers! This recipe is for a hot apple cider but with…
There's nothing like a spiced warm drink on a cold winter's night (or afternoon). Perfect for a holiday party or after an adventure of skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, or skating, mulled wine and cider offer a warm, seasonal comfort in a cup. This…
A charcuterie board is one of the easiest crowd pleasers over the holidays (or any time of year). It's simple to whip up and you can cater it to a variety of tastes, themes and of course, wine pairings! In this post,…