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Coconut Blueberry Popsicles

August 16, 2017

You would not believe how incredibly easy it is to make your own popsicles at home. In fact, the most difficult part about making popsicles at home is having enough patience to allow them to freeze for long enough! That was certainly the most difficulty I had in making these coconut blueberry popsicles. Ever since my husband and I served ice cream sandwiches and popsicles as a late night snack at our wedding, I’ve been obsessed with popsicles. I feel like I’m cheating on my first love (ice cream). After being inspired by the Happy Pops popsicles at our wedding…

Sitting at the National Bank rooftop at the Rogers Cup

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Getting the VIP Treatment at the 2017 Rogers Cup

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August 14, 2017

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Last Wednesday, I was given the VIP treatment at the Rogers Cup, courtesy of National Bank, the presenting sponsor. I had the absolute pleasure of being able to host my very own VIP party for myself and 8 of my closest friends on the rooftop of the National Bank Booth! I love going to the Rogers Cup – it’s always so exciting and entertaining! Every year, I attend as a regular spectator. But this year’s experience was obviously extra special. The Rogers Cup was held this year between August 7th and 13th at the Aviva Centre at York University, which…

Cocottes are the perfect individual serving dishes

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Brussels Sprout and Pancetta Mac and Cheese

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August 11, 2017

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Mac and cheese is the ultimate comfort food – can we all agree?! So, you might be wondering why I’ve decided to post a comfort food recipe in the middle of the summer. Well, if you live in Toronto, then you’ll know how rainy this summer has been. I can’t think of a single week that we’ve had consistently good weather. I don’t know about you, but I feel like I actually need more comfort on rainy summer days than during the winter, when we all expect to have bad weather! So, I reserve a bowl of mac and cheese…

Coconut chia seed blueberry smoothie bowl

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Coconut and Chia Seed Smoothie Bowl

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August 3, 2017

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I must admit, I was a little intimidated by smoothie bowls at first. I had no idea what the heck they were when I started seeing them pop up all over the place. I used to think they were just a ‘trend’, and that you could only get them from healthy restaurants, like Kupfert & Kim or Impact Kitchen. In terms of making them at home, I thought that was only for health nuts and nutritionists because I didn’t think the average person would have a stash of chia seeds and all the superfoods necessary to execute one of these…

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Guide to Ontario Lavender Fields

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July 28, 2017

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A bouquet of dried Lavender, could there be anything more fragrant and pretty? Yes, actually. How about ENTIRE FIELDS full of Lavender?! Rows and rows of the gorgeous purple plant in full bloom – it’s probably one of the most beautiful sights I’ve ever seen, and a total Instagrammer’s paradise! It’s been on my bucket list for a while to visit the bountiful Lavender fields in Provence or England. But I never realized that we have so many Lavender fields right here in Ontario! I discovered that there are actually more than 20 Lavender fields within driving distance of Toronto!…

Add a box of Boursin on top of the plate for a beautiful table setting

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Entertaining Guide: How to Host a Chic Picnic at Home like a Pro (Without Being One)

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July 27, 2017

Easy Shakshuka Recipe

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July 19, 2017

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Tomato, tom-ah-to, potato, pot-ah-to, shakshuka, shakshouka (gesundheit!). It’s a dish spelled a few different ways and that sounds a bit like someone sneezing! Its origins are still subject to (sometimes, heated) debate, with some sources saying it dates back to the Ottoman Empire and some saying it originated in North Africa before being brought to Israel by North African Jews. It’s a very popular dish in Israel, Palestine, Libya, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco. Either way, I think it’s safe to call it a Middle Eastern slash North African dish, and it’s absolutely delicious! Traditionally served for breakfast, I can…

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Romantic Chic Picnic in the Park with Boursin

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July 13, 2017

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It’s official – I’m a “Mrs.”!!! What a whirlwind the last week has been! Alex and I tied the knot last Saturday, July 8th and we couldn’t be any happier! It was such a beautiful day and everything was perfect. I took a break from the blog for two weeks, but now I’m happy to be back! And I’m excited to say that this marks my very first blog post as a married woman! I can’t wait to share photos from our wedding with you guys soon, including all the big and little details! But first, I wanted to share…

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Trio of Crostini with All-Canadian Cheese for Canada150

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June 29, 2017

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Canada’s 150th birthday is just a couple days away! In my last style post, I mentioned I’d be keeping the celebrations going this week with a Canada150 food post. So, I’m excited to have teamed up with the Dairy Farmers of Canada to share my very own crostini recipes and a super simple baked Camembert, all using Canadian cheese! The first things that come to mind for Canada150 are celebrating and entertaining. Whether you’re entertaining at home or a guest at someone else’s, this trio of crostini will be a crowd-pleaser for Canada Day. The first is a Camembert and…

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Soundpays: The Newest Revolution in Mobile Shopping

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June 28, 2017

Coconut Blueberry Popsicles

Getting the VIP Treatment at the 2017 Rogers Cup

Brussels Sprout and Pancetta Mac and Cheese

Coconut and Chia Seed Smoothie Bowl

Guide to Ontario Lavender Fields

Entertaining Guide: How to Host a Chic Picnic at Home like a Pro (Without Being One)

Easy Shakshuka Recipe

Romantic Chic Picnic in the Park with Boursin

Trio of Crostini with All-Canadian Cheese for Canada150

Soundpays: The Newest Revolution in Mobile Shopping

Travel Guide: New Hampshire Highlights in 3 Nights

Celebrating Canada150 in Style with Upper Canada

Travel Guide: 4 Tips on How to do St. Barths on a Budget

A Second Look at Ricarda's: Why First Impressions Are Not Always Accurate

Expressing Gratitude: How I Surprised My Bridesmaids with A Gift From PANDORA Jewellery

There’s No Place Like Home: My New Hair Collaboration with Toni & Guy

All About U: Collaboration with Upper Canada

4 Common Sense Things Every Bride Needs to Do Before Getting Married

My 'Jacked Up' BLT Recipe

Eating My Way Across Ontario with Metro - First Stop: The JUNO Awards

Our Staycation in the Penthouse Suite at The Thompson Toronto

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