Season & Serve

Bloody Blackberry Bramble

by Melissa

The spookiest night of the year has finally arrived– it’s Halloween! This year, my finacé and are are dressing up as King and Queen Midas! We are decked out in gold from head to toe and I have to admit, we did a really great job with our costumes this year! While we both have to work during the day, and we don’t have...

October 31, 2018

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Drinks, Entertaining, Fall

Chai-Poached Quince

by Melissa

If we want to talk about seasonal fruit, then the quince reigns supreme in the autumn months. At first glance, the quince may look like little, mis-grown pear, however, it is so much more than that and it has tons of amazing uses in the kitchen. One of this fruits great uses in the autumn is this recipe for Chai-Poached Quince. Before I give...

October 23, 2018

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Dessert, Fall, Season

Herbed Turkey Breast with Roasted Apples

by Melissa

The moment you have all been waiting for, it’s time to reveal the star of Thanksgiving dinner—my Herbed Turkey Breast with Roasted Apples. Honestly, does it get more autumnal than this? Turkey is a staple during Thanksgiving, and has always been a tradition to have this for Thanksgiving dinner probably for decades now. While cooking an entire turkey is fun and a bit of...

October 4, 2018

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Fall, Mains

Drinks, Entertaining, Fall

Bloody Blackberry Bramble

The spookiest night of the year has finally arrived– it’s Halloween! This year, my finacé and are are dressing up as King and Queen Midas! We are decked out...

Dessert, Fall, Season

Chai-Poached Quince

If we want to talk about seasonal fruit, then the quince reigns supreme in the autumn months. At first glance, the quince may look like little, mis-grown pear, however,...

Fall, Mains

Herbed Turkey Breast with Roasted Apples

The moment you have all been waiting for, it’s time to reveal the star of Thanksgiving dinner—my Herbed Turkey Breast with Roasted Apples. Honestly, does it get more autumnal...

Entertaining, Fall

Give Thanks: Thanksgiving Tablescape & Menu

Thanksgiving dinner is quite possibly my most anticipated dinner of the entire year. You get to take time to reconnect with friends and family amidst our hectic schedules, you...

Fall, Sides

Chive Mashed Potatoes

While I said in my past few posts that I cannot get through Thanksgiving without my Traditional Bread Stuffing or my Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Shallots & Pancetta, I...

Breakfast, healthy, Season

Honeyed Greek Yogurt with Blueberry Jam

#BCBlueberryWeek continues today with a healthy, blueberry-filled breakfast recipe. This recipe for Honeyed Greek Yogurt with Blueberry Jam is so sweet and delicious that it could almost be a...

Dinner, healthy, Mains, Mexican Food

Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Chicken & Cheese

Cinco de Mayo is just a few days away and to celebrate, I have come up with a fantastic recipe that is perfect for the occasion: Poblano Peppers Stuffed...

Dinner, healthy, Lunch, Salad, Spring

West Coast Niçoise Salad

As we progress through the spring season, I am now looking to make some lighter and healthier meals. Think lots of fresh veggies, healthy grains, and fish. So far,...

Bloody Blackberry Bramble

by Melissa

October 31, 2018

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Drinks, Entertaining, Fall

Give Thanks: Thanksgiving Tablescape & Menu

by Melissa

Thanksgiving dinner is quite possibly my most anticipated dinner of the entire year. You get to take time to reconnect with friends and family amidst our hectic schedules, you get to enjoy the beautiful crisp fall weather, and you get to eat lots of delicious foods! I have always enjoyed Thanksgiving as a holiday in general since it’s a holiday centered around food. No...

October 4, 2018

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Entertaining, Fall

Appetizers, Dinner, Season, Summer, Vancouver