Life In Pleasantville
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Canadians don’t just drink Caesars—we practically invented personality cocktails with them. While the classic version is already iconic, this Bacon Vodka Caesar takes things to a whole new level. Think smoky, savoury, a little spicy, and fully loaded with over-the-top garnishes that turn your drink into a full-blown meal. If you’ve never had a Caesar …
This week’s Thursday night cocktail is light and fresh and is inspired by the idea that the key to surviving the holiday season marathon without feeling like we need a two-week stay at a detox spa, is moderation. Moderation: from the Old French word meaning thou shalt not eat all the shortbread and chocolate and Brie and …
Someone told be the other day how many shopping days were left until Christmas and I nearly fell over. How did this happen? Where was I? I hate when holiday hell just sneaks up on you like that. I need time to get my brain ready long before I can think of actually making plans …
This is not your Grandma’s apple pie. Or maybe it is your Grandma’s apple pie, but it’s the one she hid in the kitchen and likely the reason she had to go back just once more to bring out the extra cups or napkins or a smidge more whipped cream, every time she hosted family dinners. …
It’s Thursday again already and who’s ready for another Thursday Night Cocktail ? Join me, won’t you? In case you’ve forgotten, tomorrow is Halloween and it’s going to be costumes and candy and kids and rainbow coloured-barf and screaming and candy-trade fights and…this can’t just be at my house. I don’t know how it works …
I sometimes like to brag about how terrible my job is. “Welp,” I said, “Today I’ve an assignment to make and photograph an alcoholic coffee drink. It’s a hard job, but someone’s got to do it.” Rotten tomatoes ensued, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I do like working as a food blogger. It …
When fall arrives, it’s time to give my beloved Sangria a rest. While I don’t think there’s ever a bad time for a good sangria, my taste buds yearn for something a little more substantial in the fall. Similar to Autumn food recipes, Autumn cocktails make me want to nest in my cozy house. I …
It’s true. I’m officially an insider to the ultra-luxurious World Martini Day thanks to Belvedere Vodka. Starts singing *I’m so fancy, you already know, I’m in the fast lane…* Belvedere sent me a very posh James Bond-like case filled with their premium vodka and everything I needed to make the perfect martini. They also had …
