{Recipes: Meyer Lemon & Lavender Love}
My eyes lit up when I opened up my grocery box and pulled out a bag full of these beauties.. Beautiful bright yellow meyer lemons… Meyer lemons are native to China and are thought to be a cross between a lemon and a mandarin orange. The citrus is very fragrant and the skin is a … Read more
{Beauty faves and a “Better for You” Cranberry Almond Streusel Coffee Cake}
Today I thought I’d change it up and talk about my favourite beauty products I’m lovin’ lately. Sorry dudes…this one is kinda aimed at the ladies.. If you’re looking for the recipe, feel free to scroll down. I am a makeup/skincare fanatic. Don’t even ask me how much I spend at Sephora..Let’s just say I … Read more
{Holiday Recipe #5: Creamy Butternut Squash Apple Soup and Vanilla Bean Cheesecake}
This year, my company is participating in a Adopt-A-Family for Christmas Program by helping out a less fortunate family who wouldn’t have been able to afford to celebrate in a way most of us take for granted (with a Christmas tree, gifts and a festive dinner). It’s a family of five including a mom, a dad … Read more
{Holiday Recipe #1: Earl Grey Tea and Lavender infused Chocolate Pot de Cremes with Lemon Whipped Cream}
There’s only ONE more week till Christmas which means lots of last-minute shopping and the start of my annual holiday baking (and excessive treats consumption). My oven and Kitchenaid mixer have been working overtime this past weekend as I prepare my “edible winter survival kits” I’m handing out as a part of everyone’s gifts this year. … Read more
{Recipe: Light as air banana cupcakes with salted caramel frosting}
Happy Saturday all! It was a frosty looking day when I woke up this morning to go to the gym. I stayed over my mom’s place and enjoyed my pre-workout breakie (a slice of toasted cinnamon raisin toast along with a large mug of green tea) and watched the sunrise. Beautiful, but oh so chilly… … Read more
