You know how there are nights were everything collides and feels meant to be? That is what it was like at Hugh’s Room at 2261 Dundas Street West on Saturday June 16. It was on a friend’s birthday and the performer was Jory Nash, a fellow high school student who I used to listen to attentively […]
My First Mojitos!
Captain Morgan Private Stock exclusive spirits sponsor of the Tall Ships Festival
Once again the Tall Ships are coming to Nova Scotia! They will arrive in Halifax July 19-23 and visit outports across the province July 24-29. This year’s exclusive spirits sponsor of the Tall Ships Festival is Captain Morgan. Captain Morgan Private Stock Wow, Captain Morgan Private Stock is an absolutely impressive rum. From the packaging to its taste, […]
Learning about wine: Steak Fajitas, Peach Mango Sangria and 2009 Wolf Blass Red Label Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine-marinated beef fajita, Spanish rice and peach mango sangria I want to make something very clear… I know NOTHING about wine. In general, I rarely drink alcohol so I am not a wine connoisseur by any stretch of the imagination but I do know a good wine can make a huge difference when cooking and […]
Recipe Review: Cooks.com’s Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies
I love hearing what people are cooking and baking via my Facebook Group and I found out about these Baileys Irish Cream Chocolate Chip Cookies via my dear real-life friends Nigel and Kenora. They made them for the holidays as gifts and said they were a huge hit. Normally, I am very stingy with my Baileys. I am […]