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Gourmet Rig n’ Cheese

Comfort Food. There is nothing like it The beauty of comfort food is it goes beyond the stereotype. Each person has their own definition of what is considered comfort food. Whether it be a warm hearty bowl of chicken noodle, or a delicious grilled cheese with tomato soup. I think we can all agree that…

Black Pumpkin Ravioli | Brown Butter Sage Sauce

Not going to lie, I’m not huge on Halloween. I don’t put up cob webs or skeletons; I don’t hang ghosts in the windows. Growing up, Halloween parties just weren’t my thing. Perhaps it was too much effort to dress up or perhaps I didn’t want to freeze in a costume parading downtown nightclubs. My…

Spiced Apple & Pumpkin Soup

Here in Vancouver, the crisp air has come to make our noses red while not yet being cold enough to keep us indoors. I must say, our autumn so far has been picturesque. The maple trees are bright and full of red, yellow and green. The streets snow of leafs and evening comes way too…

4 Fun Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes

Ahh. Good ol’ Thanksgiving leftovers. We love them and then we hate them. Why? There is soooo much left. How many turkey sandwiches can one person eat?! Plus there are other parts of Thanksgiving dinner: Cranberry sauce, Stuffing, almost empty bottles of wine, the list goes on and on and on. Below I am offering…

Huevos Rancheros

For some people a hard boiled egg and a piece of toast is a quick breakfast. For me, it’s Huevos Rancheros. Why? Because I always have leftover Mexican on hand. While I write this post I LITERALLY have no energy to make food (just got my butt kicked at the gym) and I am salivating…

Comox Valley Eats

If you didn’t know, I was born in the Comox Valley. A small place (compared to Vancouver) that is rich with ocean views and mountains. If you search this town online, you will find it’s a place for young families and retirees. Who is to blame them, the real estate is afforable and the…

Canoe | Toronto

You won’t find a single local who doesn’t know about Canoe Restaurant in Toronto. Canoe is inspired by Canada’s raw and rich land through contemporary Canadian cuisine. Nestled on to the 54th floor of the TD Tower, it’s a destination that will take your breath away as soon as you walk out of the elevators; welcomed by…

Pear, Burrata & Blackberry Pizza

The warm weather is coming so why not spice up your boring pizza toppings with some yummy fresh and fun ingredients. I made this bad boy when I needed to use up some pears. And well, blackberries in B.C. are like weeds and grow freely everywhere. You can play around with the toppings; this is to encourage…

Homer St. Cafe & Bar

I LIVE for brunch…Food and Champagne to kick start your day isn’t the worst thing to do on a weekend right? So, when I realized I had nothing planned this morning, I eagerly jumped on the idea of brunch at one of my favorite spots downtown Vancouver; Homer St. Café & Bar. Set in Vancouver’s historic Homer building, there…