Oh man, is it hot out there or what?! I never thought I’d say this, but I kinda miss the rain (for a day or two). Also, there’s a ton of wild fires and Vancouver has been covered by a blanket of smoke for the last couple days, a bit chaotic if you ask me. […]
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Jalapeño Popper Beer Battered Squash Blossoms (dairy free)
So whipped up this little number for dinner a couple weeks ago and they were YUMMY. Squash blossoms are total rare gems; it’s super hard to find them at the market! (at least in here), and they’re about $1.50 per blossom, which – as my mama in Mexico says – “ay noooo que rip off […]
Best Summer Cocktail: Marrakesh Sangria
You know I like to hit the bar quite often, and you know I love traveling, so why not bringing both of these loves into one refreshing and super aromatic cocktail? Oh yes, you’re in for a REALLY GOOD TREAT (caps and all). Cue: The Marrakesh Sangria, a sangria inspired by one of my favourite […]
Slow Cooked Salmon with Fresh Oregano and Fennel Salad
Dudes. Have you paid a visit to your fish monger? Not yet?! Then you should. This recipe is all about embracing the bounty of the seas in all its glory – that means – without getting super overcooked and with simple ingredients. Little heat and little ingredients? Yep. It’s possible. Slow cooking salmon is pretty […]
Apricot Curd Lemon Basil Meringues
Hey yo! So the farmers market is bursting with fresh goodies right now, and it’s only the beginning of the season! While trying to not spend my entire food budget in one go at the market, I found these super pretty and juicy apricots that were begging to be made into a curd, seriously, I […]
The Acapulco Cup, a Twist On The Pimm’s cup
Get your vintage sunnies on, pack your beach towel, and a truck load of sunscreen ’cause we’re about to hit Acapulco! Well, we’ll hit it in in the shape of a cocktail. This spin on the classic Pimm’s Cup is EXACTLY what you need to keep your summer crew happy and (buzzed) hydrated. Instead of […]
Peaches and Rum Coconut Cream Skillet Dumplings
Damn, it is HOT out there (at least in this part of the world). Not complaining! Love it, but it may get tricky to bake any goods with such heat. Some are totally worth the pain of turning the oven on though, like this little skillet treat. Peaches are starting to pop at the farmers […]