It’s Wallpaper Week with Graham & Brown! It’s a celebration of gorgeous patterns and colours, and getting past our history of borders featuring wicker baskets full of ivy, or roosters crowing…. or in the case of my childhood bedroom – Sylvester and Tweety Bird. But...
If you are in my social circle, I’ve probably invited you to an Epicure party. A Canadian company that strives to create tasty, healthy spice blends and meal-helpers, Epicure is a company that I love to host a party for. Their prices are reasonable and their products are delicious and...
Okay – so the first thing I have to say is: this soup is delicious. It’s beyond easy, and is very tasty. The sweetness of the carrots works with the Patak’s Hot Curry paste, and makes for a really satisfying soup. Whether it’s a lunch, a starter, or a dinner –...
Yes, let’s bring on Halloween! I don’t want anything too scary, though, please. And nothing gory. Just silhouettes, grinny-pumpkins, and the regular orange and black colours. Scary things are NOT my favourite. But any excuse to decorate is a an excuse I’ll...
I’m going to say this right here: I’m not a vegan, but I play one in the kitchen sometimes. I have friends who are vegan, dairy-free, and egg-free, and it’s nice to experiment with recipes that I know will work should I host a meal. This recipe is also nut-free (as I...
I love an excuse to get out with the girls. It’s not always easy wrangling up your girlfriends and heading out for a night. But once you’ve got something planned – it’s nice to look forward to an evening with lots of laughs and good company. And when there are wine...
… and she labelled all the things! Seriously. If you give me a label-maker, you know what’s going to happen. The kids will start walking around with name tags on their foreheads. You’ll hear me muttering, “Well, wouldn’t this be so much better with a...
Chicken Tortilla soup has so many favourite tastes and textures – the heat of peppers, the coolness of sour cream and cilantro, and the crunch of tortilla chips. And considering that it takes no time at all to prep and pop into a slow cooker, it’s another kind of favourite: an easy...
