I try to keep my food waste to a minimum, which includes keeping a lot of odds and ends in my freezer. Broccoli stalks for…
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What a Treat: Meeting one of my favourite Chefs Pâtissiers!
Have you ever had the chance to meet one of your idols? I am absolutely ecstatic because I did earlier today! This morning, I hopped…
Recipe: Quick and Easy Fennel-Carrot-Barley Salad
Anyone else impulsively buy fennel and don’t know what to do with it? I do that at least twice a year and always scramble to…
Review: Finally Visiting Fairouz
Tucked into a heritage mansion in Somerset Village is an oasis of modern, Middle Eastern cuisine — the restaurant known as Fairouz. Fairouz combines farm-fresh…
Review: Visiting Riviera’s Patio!
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…
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…