On probably the windiest day in Ottawa this summer, my friend and I decided to hit up the Riviera patio. This is one of my…
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Review: North & Navy’s Charming New Patio + Picnic To-Go
Last night was my first patio visit of the season — and my first time out with a friend since Ottawa’s Covid-19 lockdown began! So,…
Recipe: Savoury Not-Cinnamon Rolls
Friday was feeding day for my Almanac sourdough starter, which meant it was time to test out a new recipe with the discard! For anyone not…
Winter Celebration 2020 with the Governor General of Canada
Rideau Hall‘s annual Winter Celebration has become one of my favourite winter celebrations. It’s a fantastic (and delicious!) way to celebrate the magic of winter around the…
Newly opened Gitanes will transport your taste buds to Paris
“La bonne cuisine est la base du véritable bonheur.” — Auguste Escoffier If good food is the foundation of genuine happiness, then newly opened…
A Taste of Winter Around the World + Recipe!
For the past few years, Rideau Hall has hosted an annual Winter Celebration to celebrate the magic of winter around the Northern Hemisphere. This year, Governor General…
Take a little stress out of your holiday prep, thanks to Loblaws!
Can you believe that Christmas is just around the corner?! It’s the most magical time of the year, but it can be a stressful season…
First look inside Ottawa’s brand new food hall: Queen St. Fare!
With inspiration from New York and Toronto, Queen St. Fare brings the “food hall” concept to Ottawa: a higher-end, multi-vendor space, that can transform into…
Tomato Fest = Best Fest
Growing up, I used to hate tomatoes. That is, until I had fresh tomatoes, picked right off the vine. Since then, tomatoes had become one…
Ottawa 10k
I’m so incredibly excited to announce that I completed my second ever 10k race and my first ever as part of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend!…