Showing posts with label baking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baking. Show all posts

Friday, 7 September 2012

dinner party

last week, we hosted an intimate dinner party at the condo! our first time hosting in the new digs.
it was a pretty successful eve, aside from the boggle-induced noise complaint after midnight!

a special thank you goes out to KB for sending the scrumptious chocolate cream pie we enjoyed for dessert!

allow envy to ensue...

savoury cheeses and an assortment of crackers
cheese recommendation: le delice de bourgogne
(available at: alex farms, st lawrence market)
cracker recommendation: cranberry hazelnut
lesley stowe raincoast crisps,  


salad: arugula with asiago/pear, homemade lemon vinaigrette dressing
(subbed apple for pear)


olive oil coated veggies, seasoned to perfection!

the plate
lemon peppercorn rounds, grilled veggies, salad


DELICIOUS chocolate cream pie, thanks again KB!
you can bake for me anytime!


lots of boggle...special shout out to AF for being the winner of the eve!
do i hear a rematch?

recommendation recap:

cheese: Alex Farms Delice de Bourgogne (a favourite cheese of mine!)
cracker: Lesley Stowe Cranberry Hazelnut Raincoast Crisps
wine: Cave Spring 2010 Reisling


coming soon: pictures from lake louise, banff and jasper!

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.