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sparkling lemonade by the glass

July 10, 2017 By Fareen 1 Comment

I can’t believe the weather we have been having lately. It has been HOT! It’s been a bit unbearable but it’s much better than the snow that seems to stay around forever. The only thing to do is be grateful and embrace it.

The best way to beat the heat is with something cold and refreshing. Sparkling lemonade is always my go-to. I keep my fridge stocked with a couple things that make having a glass anytime easy and quick – simple syrup and fresh lemon juice. Make it even more special by muddling in some mint and you’ve got yourself something delicious to cool you down.

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Cheers to Inglewood

July 4, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago, hubby and I went to the launch of The Nash & Off Cut Bar‘s summer campaign, Cheers to Inglewood where we enjoyed some tasty treats while learning about this great Community Cocktail Program.

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Happy Canada Day!

July 1, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

celebrating canada’s birthday

June 29, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

What better way to celebrate Canada’s birthday with some Canadian classics and some red and white treats. Here are some ideas for your Canada Day celebrations.

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Via Cibo

June 26, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

A couple weeks ago, the kids and I checked out the newest Via Cibo on 14^th Street in Calgary. Known for Italian Street Food, Via Cibo serves authentic food using fresh, local ingredients.

Located a couple blocks from 17^th Avenue, the place was quite large and had parking. A huge bonus when visiting a restaurant downtown during peak times. When we walked in, right away you notice the open kitchen where you can see your dishes being made.

Give me some good fries with a great dip and I am happy. The kids are the same so naturally we had to order the Tuscan Fries. The fries were topped with rosemary, sea salt and truffle oil and finished off with some Grana Padana cheese. They were so good and perfect to munch on while we caught up on our day.

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Stoneleigh Wonder of Nature Dinner Collaboration

June 19, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

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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No Churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream + Video

June 16, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

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.

No Churn Cookies & Cream

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Unicorn Bark

June 12, 2017 By Fareen 1 Comment

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.

Unicorn Bark

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Famoso’s Spring Menu

June 6, 2017 By Fareen Leave a Comment

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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Instant Pot Chicken Mogo

June 1, 2017 By Fareen 1 Comment

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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