Today’s smoothie is a bright green and it is a thick, naturally sweet, dairy-free treat. The Monday Morning Zinger gets it’s zing from Kale more than ginger because the fruit mellows the ginger nicely. Ingredients a 1/2 inch knob of ginger two small ripe plums two small ripe pears a large handful of kale a…
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Put on a Pear of Socks Smoothie (Recipe)
There is a definite chill in the air today. It is the perfect weather for me to tie on my new sneakers from Planetshoes and follow the path that my #solesisters have been running on for several weeks now getting #fit4fall. For some reason I just can’t take that first physical step. We’ll get to…
Rise and Sunshine Smoothie (Recipe)
I cannot wake up this morning. My brain is as hazy as the sky. After a Montreal bagel this morning and trading in a walk for stretching I needed something to zing, zip, zap me awake. Must be time for another green smoothie. My active, as in wake up body, mind and soul, ingredients on…
Olive ya a lot: Ginger Peach Smoothie (Recipe )
Today’s green smoothie is on the olive side of the green spectrum. It is a ginger peach smoothie made with fresh orange juice instead of a vitamin c packet as I had a few leftover in the fridge. It has Vermont spinach from my Farmer’s To You order, a local peach and nectarine, a knob…
Sugar is sweeter: Chambre de Sucre
If you are a North American parent who has had a peek into the world of Japanese bento then you know that when it comes to adorable looking food we don’t stand a chance. The Japanese company, Chambre de Sucre doesn’t have decades of experience, but rather centuries of experience making these miniscule sugar sculptures….
Simple Sundays: Rose Lemonade Cocktail
This rose lemonade cocktail is so simple. It is slightly fragrant from the roses and very refreshing on a hot summer evening. It is the perfect drink for a Sunday afternoon, brunch, or a baby shower (just leave out the vodka for those who prefer). Chill a bottle of Fentimans’ rose lemonade. If you have…
Peach Sangria with Bourbon
It’s peach season! There is no reason to wait for fall and apple picking time to head to the orchards. Whether you pick your own, head to the farmer’s market or stop in at Russo’s or Wilson Farm, keep a few of those juicy fuzzy balls (yes I totally just wrote that!) for a luscious…
A Tale of Two Cocktail Menus
I’ve been in Toronto, if you’re measuring time in libations, for two cocktail hours and in both places I found myself with wonderful options. Most recently, I went out for a late (on Toronto standards – similar to Boston’s) night dinner with three friends and #tbex travel mates. Bannock, which serves New Canadian comfort food…
Cocktails in Canada: Boston raises a few glasses in Toronto at Bannock
This evening we headed out looking for a taste of Canada and found ourselves seated around a table for four at The Bannock. The Bannock is wedged between two Canadian shopping center; Toronto Eaton Center and The Bay. If you know the book The Hockey Sweater and the letter to Mr. Eaton that’s the Eaton…
OhBabyBoston’s Spring Egg Cream Smoothie
When I thought about the smoothie I wanted to make, I knew I wanted dairy free, a little seasonal, it had to be pretty, and I wanted some greens. Love Beets juice caught my eye and I knew it would be perfect to make my smoothie pretty. I chose rhubarb for seasonal because I didn’t…
Spring Smoothies: Getting Creative
Smoothies were a daily thing in our house for a while because it was one of the few things my daughter would eat as a toddler. But time passed, morning routines changed, the blender from our wedding registry lost its zip, and vigour. This week I had the opportunity to gather with a few friends…
Infusion Diabolique: Cocktails vs. Straight Up
If you’re not likely to drink anything straight up on the rocks, then you might surprise yourself with Infusion Diabolique’s infused tequila and bourbon. They can definitely stand alone. On the other hand, they also make a great cocktail. Here’s what we sampled last night at the MidWinter Revels. Infusion Diabolique Mixto: This is a…
Leah's Life: Pearls and Oysters 