Season & Serve

BC Spot Prawns with Bagna Cauda Butter

by Melissa

It’s that time of year again, people! Spot Prawns are back in season and they are more sweet, succulent and juicy than I remembered ❤ Spot prawn season typically begins in early May and lasts for about six to eight weeks. Spot prawns are delicious, sweet prawns that are orange in colour and have little white spots on their bodies, mainly around their heads...

May 20, 2018

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Appetizers, Dinner, Season, Summer, Vancouver

Maltese Stuffed Artichokes

by Melissa

Of all the delicious spring vegetables that are in season right now, the gorgeous globe artichoke is one of my favourites. Not only do they taste amazing when cooked, I love the springy, flower-like look of them in general. When uncooked, the tightly packed, overlapping leaves on the artichoke looks like a budding flower, and then when it’s all cooked, the leaves open up...

May 16, 2018

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Dinner, Mains, Season, Spring

Mother’s Day Tea Party

by Melissa

It’s been a while since I have done a party post on the blog and I have missed it so much! I love throwing parties and entertaining guests in my home. I love all the preparation and organization that goes into throwing a party such as preparing the food, decorating the table, mixing drinks…I just love it! Sometimes I love it almost as much...

May 10, 2018

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Drinks, Entertaining, Holiday Recipes, Spring

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,...

Dinner, healthy

The Ultimate Veggie Nachos

Superbowl LII is just a few days away and it’s time to start thinking of some tasty snacks to serve on the big day. Chicken wings, pretzels, meat (in...

Breakfast, Dessert, healthy

Citrus & Mint Salad

So long are those days of summer where just about everything is in season. I have really been missing garden fresh zucchini, freshly picked berries (especially strawberries) and tomatoes...

Breakfast, Drinks, healthy

Green Smoothie

We are 25 days into the new year and I have finally found the time to get back into blogging. While it appeared like I was on a mini...

Dinner, Mains, Season, Spring

Maltese Stuffed Artichokes

Of all the delicious spring vegetables that are in season right now, the gorgeous globe artichoke is one of my favourites. Not only do they taste amazing when cooked,...

Drinks, Entertaining, Holiday Recipes, Spring

Mother’s Day Tea Party

It’s been a while since I have done a party post on the blog and I have missed it so much! I love throwing parties and entertaining guests in...

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,...

Mother’s Day Tea Party

by Melissa

May 10, 2018

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Drinks, Entertaining, Holiday Recipes, Spring

Easter Dinner Menu

by Melissa

Celebrate Easter stress-free with this elegant and easy spring-inspired menu. I have planned out a wonderful dinner spread including a main dish, two sides and a show-stopping dessert that will not only thrill your guests, but make things easy on you so that you can enjoy the meal as well. These recipes are a piece of cake! Actually, the last one really is 😛...

March 31, 2018

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Dinner, Entertaining, Spring

Appetizers, Dinner, Season, Summer, Vancouver