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Dee Brun

Award Winning Author, owner Cocktail Deeva and Ghetto Foodie, TV Personality, Resident Cocktail’ista on Steven & Chris CBC, Blogger at SliceTV, Celebrity Event planner, Food & Drink Stylist, Home Entertaining Maven, writer, humorist, cooker, drinker, wife, mother of 4, TV Junkie, shoe-aholic, boarder line George Clooney stalker..hmm what else…I don’t juggle.

I am old enough to remember making “Mixed Tapes” from the radio…My fave vacation spot is anywhere with a beach bar…and when I grow up I want to be Betty White and marry George Clooney…IT COULD HAPPEN!

Food Photography Tips and Tricks – Say Cheese!

by Dee Brun

If you have ever stumbled upon any of my social media feeds, you will quickly come to learn that I love food and love taking pictures of it. Yes, I am one of ‘those’ people. I do not stand on chairs or set up tripods, but my friends and family know—picture first, eat second. I decided …

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Think Outside the Island Destination Box: Family Travel in Costa Rica

by Dee Brun

For many years Costa Rica was thought of as a travel haven for backpackers and thrill seekers. There were very few all-inclusive resorts and it was just not a “Family Travel” destination. This’s all changing! Central America has become a much sought after travel destination and Costa Rica is leading the way. Several years ago my husband …

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How to Stop the Holiday Wallet Drain

Holiday Shopping Tips to Plug the Wallet Drain

by Dee Brun

“Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping. “ ~Bo Derek Tis the season to do a lot of things, and one of those things is to shop. Of course the goal for anyone hitting the stores this season is to shop for others and find them the best gift; something …

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GROUNDED: 5 Tips to Help with a Fear of Flying

by Dee Brun

I have AVIOPHOBIA , ACROPHOBIA, CLAUSTROPHOBIA and AGORAPHOBIA, the fear of flying, heights, small spaces, and not being able to escape. Throw in a few dozen snakes and Samuel Jackson and you have a hit action movie. You can imagine how fun it is to sit beside me on a plane. This list of FEARS from …

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What would you do?

by Dee Brun

“My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness. “ Dalai Lama I sit here and wonder, what the heck am I going to write about? Then it seems, as if out of the blue…something happens that gives me an idea. A small tidbit of something that happened in my life that may (or may …

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A Bunny Worthy Easter Brunch

by Dee Brun

Easter Brunch is one of my favorite things. I think because it is an official sign that summer is finally on it’s way. The colors of Easter are pretty and fun. Brunch in itself is FABOOSH because it is served late enough in the morning it is more than acceptable to have a cocktail. After …

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Bacon Vodka Caesar: A Complete Meal

Bacon Vodka Caesar: A Complete Meal

by Dee Brun

Not really sure what I can say here besides, BACON! BOOZE! How about, “You’re welcome?” Yes, that sums things up nicely. Now go enjoy responsibly. Are you still here? If you’re new to the drinks world — or not Canadian — a standard Caesar is made with vodka, clamato juice, hot sauce, and Worcestershire sauce …

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Superbowl Chili

Super Bowl Chili: You NEED To Make This

by Dee Brun

I worked on this recipe for 3 years. This is why I call it.. THE BEST CHILI EVA or for the purposes of this post, Super Bowl Chili. It has a real mole flare with the coffee and cocoa powder and just a touch of cinnamon. I firmly believe it will spoil you for all …

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