Halloween candy divides people faster than politics. Everyone thinks their favorite is top tier, and everyone’s wrong — except me, obviously. Some candies make you sprint to the house that gave them out. Others? Straight to the trash. And a few start online wars that never end (looking at you, candy corn). This isn’t just … Continue reading Halloween Candy Power Rankings 2025: The Best, The Worst, and The Fights in Between
Easy No-Cook Dinner Recipes for Hot Summer Nights
When the temperature rises and you just don't feel like turning on the stove, no-cook dinners are your best friend. These meals are fresh, fast, and perfect for hot summer nights when you want to eat something satisfying without breaking a sweat. Whether you're avoiding the oven or just need a break from takeout, these … Continue reading Easy No-Cook Dinner Recipes for Hot Summer Nights
Why Dirty Sodas are the New Summer Trend
If you love a good pumpkin spice latte in the fall or a strawberry lemonade in the summer, let me introduce you to the wonderfully unhinged world of dirty sodas. These aren’t your average fountain drinks. Homemade dirty sodas have been taking over social media lately. Drinks such as Diet Coke with coconut syrup and … Continue reading Why Dirty Sodas are the New Summer Trend
Charcuterie for the Pregnant Mommy: A Guide to Safe Snacking (2025 Update)
This topic has been one of the most-read posts on my site, and for good reason. Charcuterie boards are everywhere these days, from brunches and baby showers to Friday night snack spreads. I originally wrote about this topic a few years ago while I, myself, was pregnant. It struck a nerve with readers who were … Continue reading Charcuterie for the Pregnant Mommy: A Guide to Safe Snacking (2025 Update)
8 Best Canadian Craft Coffee Roasters to Try in 2025: From Vancouver to the Maritimes
Canada’s craft coffee scene is as diverse as its geography. From Vancouver’s experimental microroasts to Ottawa’s ethically driven community cafés, these roasters reflect a growing national obsession with quality, sustainability, and flavor. Whether you are a die-hard pour-over purist or just someone looking for a better morning cup, there is a Canadian roaster on this … Continue reading 8 Best Canadian Craft Coffee Roasters to Try in 2025: From Vancouver to the Maritimes
Free Birthday Fun in Calgary That’s More Than Just Food (2025 Edition): Experiences & Activities
Why stop at cake when you can get a full day of experiences without spending a dime? These Calgary spots offer birthday perks that go beyond fries and frosting. I'm talking free movies, quality animal-time, science exhibits, and more. Here’s your ultimate list of birthday experiences and activities to make your day unforgettable without opening … Continue reading Free Birthday Fun in Calgary That’s More Than Just Food (2025 Edition): Experiences & Activities
Recipe Box: Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding
A few weeks ago, I attended an online cooking session with 3rd generation Australian winemaker, Justin Taylor of Wakefield Wines and Sydney-based chef Guy Turland of Bondi Harvest. In this session, we learned about Wakefield's Estate Shiraz and reserved oak barreling while making Guy's Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding. To be perfectly honest, I had many … Continue reading Recipe Box: Self Saucing Chocolate Pudding
Recipe Box: Chilled Pumpkin Soup
Happy Summer, friends! To keep cool this summer, we have been doing a liiiiiiittle cooking as possible. I've also really enjoyed a lot of cold dishes such as smoked salmon on toast, soba noodles, Korean buckwheat noodles on ice, aaaaaand chilled soups! Today's recipe is my go-to summer soup. It's cool and light for the … Continue reading Recipe Box: Chilled Pumpkin Soup
Recipe Box: Mochi Doughnuts with Condensed Milk Glaze
Happy 2021, everyone! Typically I would put in a blurb here about my hopes and dreams for 2021 but to be honest, my only hope is that I make it out the other end alive! It's a jungle out there!! Today's post is a #sponsored post. I was asked by Ti Foods to create a … Continue reading Recipe Box: Mochi Doughnuts with Condensed Milk Glaze
100 Nights with Endy (an #EndyPartner post)
This month marks our 100th night sleeping on our Endy mattress! To be honest, it feels like much longer because I'm so used to it now. I first saw Endy on Dragon’s Den where they walked away with three dragon investors. Though rolling a mattress into a vacuum sealed box seems like a good idea … Continue reading 100 Nights with Endy (an #EndyPartner post)
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