summer reading list

After spending 8 months reading textbooks, I really want to catch up on some (pleasure) reading (although I do find myself taking a break from textbooks to read Nora Roberts/Sophie Kinsella/JR Ward’s latest).  I have quite the list, so I’m hoping to average one book per week (we’ll see how that goes): – Wild by … Continue reading →

weekend adventures: FNL@ROM & Niagara Wine Festival

My bucket list is almost halfway done! On Friday night, I finally checked out the ROM’s Friday Night Live with an amazing friend, for their last event of the summer. Since I headed straight there after work, I stopped by Sephora for a last minute prep (it’s very convenient!).  I underestimated how many people would … Continue reading →

saturday adventures: SLM pt.II + the beach

It’s apparent to me that I haven’t been eating properly when I have 2 weekend adventure posts in a row, and no food posts. I spent my week, preceptoring, working, and sleeping (brightside: I think my normal sleep pattern is back!) On Saturday I met up with a friend and introduced her to St. Lawrence … Continue reading →

sunday adventures: lemonade + macarons + flowers

In an attempt to brighten my mood, I went on a little adventure before my cooking class.  At times I pull the classic temper tantrum (except I just get pouty at this age), when things don’t go my way. I had planned on going out with my parents before my class this morning – and … Continue reading →

green thumb!

My garden has grown so much over the past few weeks. I have peppers… I have more peppers… I have strawberries… And I have a surplus of chives! All the herbs taste great, and nothing has died (yet)! My grandfathers would be so proud! Continue reading →

back to basics: pasta alfredo with chicken and vegetables

I have an amazing grandmother – she bought me two large bricks of parmagiano regiano cheese (my favourite). This worked out perfectly, because at my cooking class last week my brilliant teacher taught us that back in the day fettucini alfredo was made using simply grated parmagiano regiano cheese, butter (I don’t add it), and … Continue reading →

vegetable fix: watercress & beet salad with candied walnuts

Despite not loving the fact that I have to go to ‘school’ every Sunday, learning new tips and tricks, and working on my knife skills is enjoyable. Most importantly – I get to sample amazing food by wonderful chefs… if only my Healthy Culinary Art class included desserts. Maybe next semester?   My only criticism, … Continue reading →