Introduction “For most inhabitants of (post)modern Western societies, food has long ceased to be merely about sustenance and nutrition. It is packed with social, cultural,…
Food + Drinks
RECIPE: Whiskey-Soaked Apricot and Pistachio Bread Pudding
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…
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…
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….