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April 8, 2020

Best EVER Chocolate Chip Cookies

For the sake of nostalgia and simple decadence, every culinary repertoire should have recipe for great chocolate chip cookies. Look no further, you have found..

Food

December 24, 2019

Lovely Lemon and Ginger Tart

When life gives you lemons, make this ultra zesty lemon tart with the easiest-ever ginger crust! Skip to recipe ⟶ Mele Kalikimaka! Right now, life is..

Travel

November 29, 2019

Visiting Tiu Kelep Waterfall

Tiu Kelep Waterfall in Lombok, Indonesia is likely one of my favourite places in the world. Here is how to have this truly magical place..

Travel

November 24, 2019

Best 5 Things to do in Ubud

Ubud is a destination that nearly every traveller in Bali hits. With a unique vibe and surrounded by rice flats and jungle, there are so..

Travel

November 15, 2019

7 Things to Do in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang is such a laidback little town with so many things to do. It is so easy to have incredible experiences while living comfortably..

Travel Itineraries

Canada

November 10, 2019

A Week in the Canadian Rockies

Check out how we spent a magical summer week exploring and camping in in the Canadian Rockies, featuring Wells Gray Provincial Park, Jasper, and Banff…

Singapore

October 30, 2019

Singapore: 2 Days in the Lion City

aWhen travelling in Asia, Singapore is a common layover stop that certainly deserves to be explored. Here is how to spend 2 days in Singapore,..

Travel

October 26, 2019

4 Days Hiking in Argentinian Patagonia

El Chalten and El Calafate are the poster children of Argentinian Patagonia. Here is how we spent 4 days hiking the area – horseback riding,..

Soups for Fall

Soup

October 13, 2019

Wild Mushroom Soup

This incredible wild mushroom soup is perfect for fall. It features beautiful wild chanterelles and other mushrooms with butternut squash, thyme, and wild rice. Skip..

Food

November 30, 2018

Butternut Squash Soup with Ginger and Sage

This creamy, roasted butternut squash soup is decadent, vegan, and full of cozy goodness! It’s coconut based, flavoured with roasted apples, onions, maple syrup, ginger,..

Season’s Greetings

Food

December 20, 2018

The Perfect Gingerbread Recipe

The perfect chewy gingerbread that will be the cutest of all your holiday cookies. They are flavourful, soft, and a totally adorable Christmas treat. Skip..

Food

December 17, 2018

Flourless Chocolate Snowball Cookies

These incredibly decadent spiced chocolate cookies are gorgeous, delicious, and completely gluten free. Skip to recipe ⟶ Christmas cookies are a tradition in my household. Over..

Drinks

December 13, 2018

Best EVER Slow Cooker Mulled Wine

Seriously delicious mulled wine that isn’t too sweet but is packed full of spicy, citrus-y goodness. Perfect for cozying up by the fire, it tastes..

Creamy Lingcod, Caper, and Fennel Linguini

Deliciously creamy seafood pasta with lingcod, capers, dill, and fennel on linguini noodles. Skip to recipe ⟶ Who doesn’t love pasta? It’s an always easy and..

Dessert

Coconut Caramel Pear Cake

Fluffy coconut and nutmeg and clove cake with coconut caramel pears. This upside down pear cake is a seasonal dessert/ the perfect treat for an..

Brazil

Exploring Iguazu Falls

Take your time in Iguazu Falls and spend a magical three days strolling the trails and doing activities on both the Brazilian and Argentinian side!..

Food

Pumpkin Mole Sauce on Duck Breasts

This rich pumpkin mole sauce is a perfect fall twist on a Mexican classic. Serve with perfectly cooked duck breasts for an elegant autumn meal…

Travel

How to Get to Rangko Cave, Labuan Bajo

Located on the Indonesian Island of Flores, Rangko Cave is a must for everyone travelling through Labuan Bajo. Rangko Cave is a rocky ocean cavern near..

Salmon

Baked Salmon with Miso and Sage Marinade

This delicious salmon marinade pairs miso and sage with garlic, ginger, and orange. This baked salmon recipe is super flavourful and couldn’t be easier to..