Sunday 25 March 2012

capocaccia

went to a favourite resto this weekend, and was surprised to see a little facelift had taken place!
although the original decor was lovely, the addition of some new chandeliers and tables was duly noted. 
capocaccia, at yonge and balmoral (south of st clair), offers authentic and delicious italian food in a comfortable, trendy setting. a must-try!
i must recommend my favourite dish: ravioli di funghi-wild mushroom ravioli in a porcini, cream truffled sauce



rigatoni primavera, with added goat cheese

daily special: veal chop on a bed of mushroom risotto
new chandelier...perhaps from elte?
a great place to walk in to any night of the week.
enjoy! you will not be disappointed!
Capocaccia Cafe on Urbanspoon

Friday 23 March 2012

spring is in the air!

we have had two glorious, out-of-the-ordinary, brilliant weeks of sunshine and hot temperatures...in march! i was lucky enough to be off work for march break, able to bask in the sunshine and 20+ degree weather. i even managed to get a little sun burn (not good, i know, but a testament to the heat)!

i couldn't help but snap a few shots of our little hint of the summer to come, amidst all the gray of march.

mr sun


the sun even had the flowers fooled!

fresh sprouts of grass coming through!


lexi loved the fresh scents of the season!
the temperature is beginning to drop back down...but i am thanking mother nature for the sneak peek of the summer to come! i hope you had the opportunity to enjoy!

Sunday 18 March 2012

pizza party!

last week, we enjoyed a delicious thursday night dinner at pizza libretto's new-ish location on the danforth. 
known across the city for their popular Pizza Napoletana, pizza libretto offers VPN certified pizza, using the guidelines set out by the verace pizza napoletana (vpn) association. 

while reservations are nearly impossible to secure, we were able to walk-in and get a table, no prob.  this location is more spacious than the original ossington location, offering a basement space in order to squeeze in more of their loyal, taste-obsessed patrons.

550 danforth ave, toronto

apple & fig salad-blue bénédictin cheese, croutons, cider, white balsamic vinegar
quattro formaggi-tomato, truffle, bufala mozzarella, montasio, moliterno, parmigiano reggiano

margherita D.O.P.-tomato, basil, mozzarella

unseasonably warm, lovely march evening on the danforth
  
i highly suggest you stop in for a bite.
enjoy!





Pizzeria Libretto on Urbanspoon

Sunday 11 March 2012

field trip fotography!

during the last week of class, just before march break, there is only a limited amount of work that can be done. with that in mind, i booked a fun, outdoor field trip for the kids! we went to "the sugar bush", where the kids ran around, rode a tractor, and learned about how maple syrup is tapped from the trees.
highlight: maple syrup shots. yum yum.
i've been having lots of fun playing around with instagram (as you can see)...enjoy some field trip shots.


the aforementioned maple syrup shots

boiling the sap







just a few fun shots!
thanks for stopping by.

Sunday 4 March 2012

pots, pans and lingerie

wedding season is soon upon us, and so begin the parties! this weekend i had the honour of being part of a surprise bridal shower for my university roommate, j. she was stunned, and the party went off without a hitch! 
there is something so lovely and special about a group of women joining together to celebrate a soon-to-be-bride, and all the pots, pans and lace lingerie that come with!











hoping this is only the beginning of j being showered with love.


Friday 2 March 2012

domesticity

this (mini) post is dedicated to j and m, who just bought their first house (!).
we headed over to enjoy a tour of their new pad, as well as some delicious dinner.
it got me thinking about domesticity, and how lovely it can be when it is not expected (or demanded). decorating, cooking, baking, etc. so lovely.

cooking up a storm: so sweet

needing some colour advice. love to help!

later in the week......
enjoying a warm beverage on a chilly day

baking, berries, beverages. best.
thanks for reading this mini post.
as always, more to come.