On probably the windiest day in Ottawa this summer, my friend and I decided to hit up the Riviera patio. This is one of my…
Author: Danika Leminski
Silver Swallow: The Champagne of Kombucha
Silver Swallow Luxury Kombucha gifted me a bottle to try out and I loved it so much that I had to write a blog post…
Review: North & Navy’s Charming New Patio + Picnic To-Go
Last night was my first patio visit of the season — and my first time out with a friend since Ottawa’s Covid-19 lockdown began! So,…
Recipe: Celebrate Spring with a Savoury Galette
Spring has finally sprung in Ottawa. The weather is warm, flowers are blossoming, and — most importantly — spring veggies are ready for the kitchen!…
Easy Urban Backyard Foraging – 6 Plants Probably There Right Now
Foraging is making a comeback, especially now that people 1) are trying to avoid big box stores; and b) have more time on their hands….
Recipe + Review: Salad Pairing for Small Talk Vineyards + Shiny Apple Cider! #ad
You might not be able to visit a vineyard or go on a wine tour for the next little while, but you can still enjoy…
Recipe: Blueberry Pavlova with Lemon Curd and Almond Chantilly Cream
If you could find heaven on Earth, it would be in a Pavlova. Light-as-air meringue, a cloud of whipped cream, and perfectly ripe fruit form…
Recipe: Homemade Maamoul
Maamoul are hands down my absolute favourite cookie on the planet! These Middle Eastern treats are essentially melt-in-your-mouth semolina-based shortbread cookies filled with pistachio, walnuts,…
Recipe: Easy Date Paste
Date paste is a fantastic substitute for sugar, it’s delicious as a sandwich spread, it makes a great dessert filling, and you can use it…
Recipe: Hand-shaped Sardinian Lorighittas with Homemade Tomato Sauce
In the age of a global pandemic, it’s sad and eerie to see the closure of millions of restaurants and other establishments around the world….