Feb 9, 2015 | beyond the kitchen, events
As some of you may know, I just started firing up the grill with a teeny bit of confidence this past summer. But there is still so much for me to learn before I’m really comfortable with my BBQ! Enter the ‘Academy’! This Wednesday, I’ve been...
Jan 22, 2015 | beyond the kitchen
Remember Valentine’s Day in high school? Those Candy Grams that you sent to your boyfriend, girlfriend, “just friends”, best friends and secret crushes? Yeah those. The ones that you waited for while sitting nervously in class? I remember them...
Dec 31, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, personal
It’s probably an understatement when I say that I CAN’T WAIT for 2014 to be over. It’s been a pretty hectic year for my family, including four emergency room visits over the last half of the year, ranging from minor to life-threatening. Teeth were...
Nov 20, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, personal
So…you may have noticed that I haven’t blogged in awhile. To be precise, my last blog post was on October 29 (three weeks ago). I originally had a full line-up of blog posts coming throughout November (coconut whipped cream! lobster party! more cookbooks!)...
Oct 24, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, events
The Delicious Food Show is only in its second year, but it’s already one of my ‘Must-Attend’ events. There is always a great selection of both new and established food vendors, celebrity demonstrations, book signings and other food-related goodies...
Aug 8, 2014 | beyond the kitchen, personal
To be honest, when I agreed to take part in Ontario Gas BBQ’s #OGBChallenge back in May, I was just excited to go along for the ride. As I mentioned in my introductory post for the Challenge, “I rarely grill. Did I say ‘rarely’? I meant...