May has finally arrived and I could not be happier. We are one month closer to those long summer days, warm weather and relaxing outside with a drink...or two. But for me, I don't need the long days and warm temperatures to enjoy a drink, even a summery one! Cinco de Mayo is my excuse…
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The Lazy Mojito
Happy first day of Summer! I have been crazy busy the last few weeks and I haven't found enough time to do any recipes for you guys! I'm sorry! But you will probably forgive me when you find out why I have been so busy.... I'm going to Europe for a month! I am BEYOND…
Frosé All Day
There has been a very strong obsession with rosé wine lately. The phrase "Rosé All Day" has become a mantra of many millenials who enjoy sipping on this tasty pink beverage. This phrase has been emblazoned across shirts, phone cases, and even swimsuits (lol) and everyone is just drinking it up! While it's a little…
Patio-Perfect Red Wine Sangria
Looks like we are 2-0 for sunny Fridays this month! How perfect is that for my #PatioSeries?! For this weeks post, I present the patio drink of all patio drinks: sangria. Let's be real...I couldn't do a #PatioSeries without my recipe for Patio-Perfect Red Wine Sangria! I love everything about sangria: First, there is red…
Rhubarb Collins
Patio season has finally arrived in Vancouver! After the long and rainy spring that we had this year, I think that everyone is the city is happy that the sun and warm weather is back. I know I sure am! To celebrate the start of Patio Season (and to start pre-gaming for summer!), I have…
Fall For Local Spring Pop-Up Shop
If you are always on the hunt for new and interesting foods, decor and entertaining supplies like I am, local markets are the place to be. Vancouver has a few rotating markets that are held throughout the year such as Got Craft, Refresh, Etsy, and Make It, plus there is a whole swath of seasonal…
Endive Spears with Black Olive Tapenade
We are almost there! We have two days left of 2016 but we have one more final push of holiday parties to go...this time for New Years. With all the holiday parties and dinners this season, I have to admit that I have overindulged. I don't really mind as Christmas only comes once a year,…
Sage Advice
Have you ever had this happen to you: you never hear a word or a phrase or see something in a long time (or maybe even ever) and then you hear or see it consistently? This happened to me this week and it totally creeped me out. For the past 25 years of my life,…
Stuffed Olives
It's Thursday, and you know what that means... it's time for another #AppyHolidays post! For my second post I present...Stuffed Olives. I know what your're thinking- yes I did post a Stuffed Mushrooms recipe last week, and this week I am stuffing olives- but truly anything that is stuffed tastes delicious. This recipe is made…