My family knows a thing or two about cooking. My grandparents owned a restaurant downtown for years and my dad grew up in the kitchen helping out. I credit my dad for teaching me many cooking tips like how to cook stove top rice and measurements with touch. But I admit that I didn't know much about … [Read more...]
REVIEW: Philips AirFryer “Frying” The Better Way
Fries are my weakness. Yes. I admit it. If I see poutine on a menu I'll most likely gravitate (and levitate) to that first. I'm not kidding. But it's a treat... yeah, yeah. But we don't eat too much fried food in our family. We avoid it since we all know that the fats and such aren't good for us in … [Read more...]
Where the Best Parties Begin
There’s nothing like getting together with family and friends, especially when you’re celebrating the holidays or a big event like the Superbowl, Olympics or even an Oscar party. Bringing loved ones together to share a special occasion and a special meal is what memories are made of, after … [Read more...]
Mealspirations! What I need right now!
Do you ever get stuck in a rut when it comes to cooking for your friends or family? I'd like to think I have time to plan out my meals for a week. I have a friend that does that and I admire her ability to be so darn organized. I'm not that way. I find I'm always rushing or sometimes I'm just … [Read more...]
Kitchen Coordination, Like a Boss
People often say kitchens are the hub of the house, which is true - anyone who's hosted a party knows most of the guests end up jamming themselves together, cramming eats into their mouths, elbow to elbow, crowded over the dip. The smaller the kitchen, the more organised one has to be in order to … [Read more...]
Getting it ALL – Beauty and Functionality in the Kitchen
We are very busy so I need a kitchen that works for our family. When planning our renovation I have had a tendency to get off track and a bit starry eyed looking at some of the beautiful design options, especially for the kitchen. Custom built cabinets, restaurant grade appliances and wine cellars … [Read more...]
The Kitchen Backsplash: My Toughest Reno Decision Yet
The kitchen backsplash was turning out to be the toughest decision yet. I have come to realize that the kitchen is the most complex and time consuming room in the house to redesign. There are so many details and decisions to make it is mind boggling. And one of those decisions has had me virtually … [Read more...]
My Dream Kitchen: The Whirlpool White Ice Collection
How would you introduce colour and texture to a sleek white kitchen? I am not really a kitchen kind of person. I don't love to cook (although eating is extremely pleasurable) and baking is not in my repertoire. Plus, for the last 12 years+ our kitchen has been my least favourite room in our house; … [Read more...]
Home Renovation: Weeks #2 & 3 Demolition
A LOT has happened in the last few weeks. We are out of the house and squatting living quite happily in my sister's basement. But the biggest transformation is the house. Seriously, you can't believe it unless you see it. So, that is exactly what I am going to do - show you. I have highlighted … [Read more...]
Where do you start?
It's been 13 years since we've moved into our house. Things are starting to look "well loved" and a tad dated. I'm eyeing the kitchen is the next big project. Jen Maier and I were discussing home renovations recently. I know she's been scoping out Pinterest and getting ideas for a while but we both … [Read more...]