Years of travelling has taught us that fresh, local ingredients make everything taste better. This includes cocktails. And, all good cocktails (and ice cream) should have good cherries. This bourbon cocktail cherries recipe is inspired by some of the great cocktail bars that we've visited over the …
Travel inspired recipes
Have you ever eaten something during your travels that you wish you could make some of the dishes at home? We attempt to replicate some of our favourite dishes, desserts and drinks and share them here. We aren't chefs or bakers so most of these recipes are quick and easy to make.
Banana Bread Recipe Two Ways
I am sharing my favorite Banana Bread recipe two ways. This recipe has been made many times over the years and has always received may compliments. I'm not big on ingredient substitutions like apple sauce for butter but last week I found myself with several overly ripe bananas and thought I …
Caprese Salad Recipe
Summer is the perfect time of year for salads made with produce from your own garden or from a farmers market near you. Here's a simple Caprese Salad recipe that will knock your socks off. Warning - this should only be made with the freshest possible ingredients! Inspired by a trip to Kauai, …
Choco-Macaroon Muffin Recipe
This choco-macaroon muffin recipe is one of our favorites. It’s chocolaty with a gooey coconut center and quick and easy to make. In downtown Calgary, there used to be a charming little café called Bumpy’s that had the best muffins in town. One of our favorites was a muffin very similar to this …
Brownie Recipe
I have been making this brownie recipe since I was a child. This is my mother’s go to dessert for any special occasion. She tops them with rich chocolate frosting and various candy depending on the occasion. My favorite was around Valentine’s Day when she would top them with little red cinnamon …