If you saw our wine & dine event post earlier this week, you may have got a peek at these sweet treats that were part of the menu. Apples paired well with the wine I was serving so I decided to make apple crisp and to make it extra special I thought it would be fun and little more fancy to serve them in individual jars so each person had their very own to savour. I used this recipe and … [Read more...]
ENTERTAINING: summer rooftop wine & dine
I can't believe it's taken me this long to host a fab rooftop summer event. There may have been a little bit of a delay getting the patio up and running this year but the lights are hung and the flowers are blooming so we're in business. The first order of business was hosting a wine & dine get together with some great ladies. I wear so many creative hats these days and I really can't choose what … [Read more...]
GOOD EATS: colourful ice-cream sandwich treats
Who doesn't love ice-cream, seriously? (lactose free people, you don't count). Ice cream sandwiches always remind me of my grandma. She was a very simple woman and her freezer was almost always empty except for a box of ice-cream sandwiches for when we came to visit. I thought I would try a special Spring colour take on the classic ice-cream sandwich. Maybe you're hosting a family Easter get … [Read more...]
{GOOD EATS + DRINKS: supper club}
I'm so happy to bring you the spring edition of Supper Club. Even though for us folks in Canada, Mother Nature seems to have missed the spring memo it sure felt like spring at our most recent Supper Club get together. For those that missed my previous event post, Supper Club is a dinner party with somewhat of a rotating guest list and location with chef Ryan Su, the founder of Gastrunamy leading … [Read more...]
{etsy love: valentine brunch & GIVEAWAY}
The love is flowing now. What are your plans for Valentines? Isn't it all about celebrating relationships? What about celebrating the relationships with your girlfriends? How about hosting a love-filled brunch for your best ladies! Of course you want it to be unique, so let etsy help you say 'i love you' to your gal pals. Check out my recent Brunch for Lovers etsy list for lots of great … [Read more...]
{HAPPY WEEKEND: links to love, holiday entertaining edition}
Make your house smell all Christmas-sy via Rue. 5 tips for setting a gorgeous holiday table (and not stress about it) via Chatelaine. Lots of holiday table top ideas from Style at Home. 17 great holiday punch recipes from the master Martha Stewart. Have a roaring fire, even if you don't have a fireplace via Cup of Jo. How sweet is this table setting? Have a hot chocolate bar so … [Read more...]
