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Tequila Tuesdays
Tequila Tuesdays is a thing. It really is – you know it’s true when you meander over to a restaurant filled with phenomenal smells, mini portioned goodies from The Keg that are paired with two beyond delicious cocktail recipes. I’ve recently been able to understand the intricacies of tequila. From the flavour differences of a […]
Only at Shoppers – Soap & Glory
A little bit ago I was contacted about an opportunity to write a few stories with Shoppers Drug Mart, as part of their “Only At Shoppers” campaign. I’m a die hard recreational drug-store peruser, so when the opportunity came up, of course I was giddy. Shoppers is my little sanctuary for all things beauty, health, and […]
Your Summer Vacation Packing Checklist
Summer is coming, which means: VACATIONS and GETAWAYS! However, before we arrive in paradise, we have to face the much dreaded, but inevitable process of packing. Everyone hates doing it because we have to plan out exactly what we need, and then to make sure we can actually fit it all in. This blog will […]
Cooking in the Fast Lane – Pita Stir Fry
Welcome to cooking for no-brainers! We’re opening our chamber of personal recipes guaranteed to satisfy your tastebuds using a combination of leftovers and random ingredients. We might not be gourmet chefs and you may be hesitant but my friends have taste tested and given my dishes the green light. For the first recipe, I’ve decided […]
Jeanne Beker x The Shoe Company
You’ve heard of her name, you’ve seen her on major fashion television and you surely recognize those iconic blunt bangs. She is THE Jeanne Beker and she has paired up with The Shoe Company to give your wardrobe some flare. What a better way to celebrate then to hold the launch at Toronto’s new mall! […]
Fashionista Feature: Keeping Up with Jasmeen
While magazines like Vogue and personal style blogs are great sources of sartorial inspiration for me, there is nothing better than having a close friend who pushes you to expand your fashion boundaries and try new things. The lovely Jasmeen of Keeping Up With Jasmeen is certainly one of those muses in my life; she constantly amazes me […]
High Tea Heaven: A Tracy Cakes Review
There’s no girlier way to celebrate a special occasion than to get dressed up and munch on dainty sandwiches and pretty little desserts at high tea. While I have been to several high tea rooms in Vancouver, I must say that my favourite experience thus far has been at Tracy Cakes. This local chain of […]
A Year of Clean Eating
Hello 2014! And hello new resolutions (that may or may not make it all the way to 2015)! Betcha eating clean/getting fit is topping your list. We don’t blame you if you cheat because, heck, it’s hard to break old habits but here’s our stab at surviving the first few months.
JAX Coco – The Hangover Cure
It’s been an extended and restful holiday – with lots of good “cheer” (aka indulgence in every which way). I came across Jax Coconut Water when I was on a coconut water binge in New York. I would peruse aisles of bodegas and delis in search for the best of the best in the latest […]
DIY – Ferrero Rocher Display
What happens when one girl receives a ton of chocolatey golden ball goodness? She BUILDS! Urbanebloc has teamed up with everyone’s favourite chocolate, Ferrero Rocher, to create an adorable display guaranteed to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Requires a few simple supplies and an hour of your time. The only catch? Don’t eat all […]
Barrio Coreano Opens Its Doors in Koreatown
Kalbi beef tacos. Chipotle kampungi chicken. Grilled octopus with wasabi salsa. These are some of the dishes you can expect to see on Barrio Coreano’s menu, the latest by Dave Sidhu, mastermind behind the ever-expanding Playa Cabana empire. The inspiration for his Mexican and Korean incarnation comes from a kalbi taco that Dave had one […]