Author: Tara Maini

Burgers and Beer

Burger’s and Beer…talk about the perfect summer pairing!  I can’t think of a more refreshing way to wash down a juicy, meaty, cheesy burger than with a refreshing cold pint of  beer.  It’s even better when the burger toppings are infused with beer and it’s created by five diamond Chef Jason Bangerter!  Recently…

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Rose and Pistachio Ice Cream Sandwiches

I love ice cream.  It’s a classic summertime treat. Most of us have those memories of spending time with friends or family in the summer while we performed that artful balancing act of keeping a scoop on a cone as we raced to eat it before it melted. I myself have fond memories…

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Savoury Steel Cut Oats

Once upon a time…I absolutely dreaded eating breakfast. Growing up I was force fed Weetabix for breakfast. Every. Single. Day. I would hope that one day the meal would change. It wasn’t until I was older and was allowed to make my own breakfast that I switched it up. I was a very…

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Savoury Panna Cotta with Lime and Cumin Shrimp

Do you know how versatile salad dressing really is?  I didn’t until my mind started to wander when I partnered with Litehouse Foods and Food Bloggers of Canada to create a recipe with their tangy and delicious Lime and Cumin dressing. Litehouse Foods has a new line of salad dressings called “Garden Line”…

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Almond Breeze Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles

It always seems that when the holidays come around, time goes by so quickly in a day. I find myself prioritizing things to do based on how many minutes they take in my day rather than hours. Every minute counts during the holidays with the long list of things to get done! Holiday’s…

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Panago Pizza Party & The #PanagoChallenge

When I was younger we never really ate too much pizza. It was a special treat we ate maybe twice a month. But now…I could eat pizza 2-3 times a week, no problem.  It needs it’s own food group. Pizza is one of those cuisines that people consider comfort food and is enjoyed…

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