Food | Travel | Family | Life
I can’t believe I still haven’t shared details about the amazing dinner I had last month at Charcut. I had dinner seated between Chef Mark McEwan and Chef Connie DeSousa, both of Top Chef fame. Seriously.
The event was put on by Stoneleigh, a wine from the Marlborough region of New Zealand. Through their partnership with Chef Mark McEwan, they are marrying the best of what both Canada and New Zealand have to offer.
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I am thrilled that I discovered no churn ice cream last year. Creamy ice cream without having an ice cream maker? That’s one less appliance to buy, or in my case, one less appliance to borrow from my parents.
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If you’re looking to score points with the unicorn lover in your life, this is the thing for you. Unicorn bark is super easy to make and can be customized with any colour or sprinkle your heart desires.
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When Famoso asked us to check out their new Spring menu, we jumped at the chance. We love their pizzas and enjoy all they have to offer. The family and I headed to the Mackenzie Towne location for dinner and while we perused the menu, the kids got to play with pizza dough. What a fun idea!
We started our meal with the Blackberry and Goat Cheese Salad. This is a seasonal salad that is back for the Spring. The mixed field greens with arugula and blackberries was topped with candied pecans and a blackberry vinaigrette. This salad just popped with the addition of the mint which really stood out and brought a freshness to the vibrant salad. We would highly recommend this!
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One of our favourite meals is Chicken Mogo – a creamy coconut dish with cassava and chicken. It’s so tasty and worth the two pots it takes to make it in – one to boil the cassava and one to cook the chicken and then the two are combined. I’ve been loving my Instant Pot and decided to experiment and see if this dish could be made in one pot. Happy to say that the experiment was a success!
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This Sunday, head on over to Prince’s Island Park for the World Partnership Walk. Opening ceremonies start at 10:15am with the walk starting at 11:15am. The event is always a good time with lots of activities, food and fun!
Every dollar raised supports Aga Khan Foundation Canada’s programs in Africa and Asia and helps in the fight against global poverty.
Q is raising funds once again, so feel free to donate here if you’re so inclined. Hope to see you on Sunday!
Last year, my kids and I attended a Springfree Trampoline event at their store. From jumping on friends’ trampolines, we knew we already loved the Springfree but we discovered something more…tgoma! The first outdoor interactive game system for a trampoline. Guilt-free screen time. Yes, that’s right.
It’s important for me to work with brands that I love so I was thrilled to partner with Springfree as an ambassador. The kids were thrilled when the new trampoline arrived. Luckily they weren’t home for set up so this mamma got the first few jumps!
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Thanks to social media, I had seen a glimpse of the offerings from The Street Eatery, and found myself drooling with most of what I saw. I was thrilled when I was invited to check them out for myself.
I went with my favourite little foodie, Q, for dinner on a Friday night. We went early and as the night wore on, the place filled up. The first thing you see on the wall is an amazing mural. The Street Eatery is a creation of three friends who were inspired by their travels and their roots. Their food is inspired by street food from around the world, from places like Korean and India. They opened last year but unfortunately due to a pipe burst earlier this year, they were forced to temporarily close. After the experience we had, we are thrilled that the place is up and running!
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Mother’s Day is a week away and what better way to celebrate than with brunch. Scones are always popular for breakfast or brunch but not every mother has a sweet tooth. These Cheddar and Chive Scones are perfect for those that prefer savoury over sweet.
Drop scones are my favourite kind of scone to make. They are super easy and the perfect dish for the kids to make. They are made with cream and come together so quick and easy. Just dump everything into a bowl, stir and drop the batter onto a baking tray. Seriously.
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