Nestled right in our backyard lays one of Canada’s most exciting wine regions – Prince Edward County. Filled with award winning wineries producing world class Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Riesling (among others), this stunning area offers high quality wines to please every palette and a prime example is the ever-so successful Rosehall Run Vineyard.

But what transpires when you bring the taste of the County to the city of Kingston? Ladies and gentleman, we have our very first Winemaker’s Benefit Dinner Series hosted at the Delta Kingston Waterfront Hotel in support of the United Way KFLA. Acclaimed winemaker Dan Sullivan of Rosehall Run Vineyards and Executive Chef Brent McAllister of AquaTerra came together this past week to deliver a genuine dining experience with a multi-course dinner showcasing locally sourced artisanal ingredients – with carefully selected wine pairings to compliment each course. As two talented success stories in their own fields, Chef McAllister’s menu combined with Sullivan’s wine expertise set the bar pretty high for future dinners.

Uh oh! Want to read more? Head over to The Lobby here.

Image from Snapd Kingston.

This February 14th, forget the typical chocolate and flowers, better yet impress your partner-in-crime with a cozy evening in. After a long week at work, help her unwind and de-stress on Valentine’s Day with a relaxing bath, a glass of wine, lit candles followed by perhaps a fondue dining experience right at home or a movie. The combinations are endless and sure to please her as you kick off a day of love with a glass full of good vibes.

You really don't need to do too much to put together a wonderful soirée, though look no further than UncommonGoods, a community of passionate people to satisfy all your needs for a perfect evening in! And I mean it!

Give 'em some love: www.uncommongoods.com

Thank you UncommonGoods for sponsoring this post!

xoxo

The city of Kingston is filled with culinary gems but today we go on an adventure to satisfy your next caffeine craving at some of my favorite local coffee shops. Each offering creative,  feel-good atmospheres and of course delightful nibbles from brunch, pastries to pieces of art!

These coffee shop offer life's little pleasures complete with a sense of community. Whether you're a student, tourist or local, Kingston is enjoying a bit of an independent coffee revival that includes new cafes, small-batch roasters and fun artistic baristas. It's worth noting that this trend is not just hitting the downtown core, but also spreading to the suburbs and exciting locations filled with innovation.
Check out these five amazing coffee shops sure to delight your dose of bean bliss:

1. Coffeeco

2. Small Batch Cafe

3. Toast & Jam

4. Coffee and Company

5. Sipps Coffee and Dessert Bar

p.s Want the best lattes? Head to The Common Market!

Say hello to The Staycationer!

You guessed it, it's officially the new year and I've rebranded. Well, it's really only the beginning. I have a few more things up my sleeves, so stay tuned! I've been toying around with the idea of reinventing myself for awhile now and there's no time like the present. I was inspired by the wonderful city of Kingston and thought the name was quite fitting as I consider myself a locavore with a penchant for culinary deliciousness, who of course relishes in storytelling while creating meaningful connections. 

So what's in store for 2016? You'll just have to wait and see my friends!

xoxo

The holiday season is officially upon us and as a foodie,  I relish in the fact that holiday parties are here. That means it's time to cook up a storm in the kitchen and get the prep work started. My little secret this year has been quite the nifty little thing - it's compact, fits nicely on my kitchen countertop and boy does it sure have a sleek design.

What am I talking about? Well let me tell you!

Say hello to the FoodSaver 2-In-1 Vacuum Sealing System!



Slightly confused? This innovative solution is a fully automated sealing system that creates perfectly air-tight bags, containers and marinates food in minutes for long term and short term food storage. It's a one step process and quite the user friendly tool. From meats, fruits to mason jars, the FoodSaver is hands down your lifesaver this season and worth every penny. Imagine keeping your food fresh for up to five times longer than normal.

Thanks to its better sealing power (I'm not kidding!) and fully automatic option, the FoodSaver is fast and efficient. The 2-in-1 sealing feature helps to perform lots of multiple tasks in a breeze.

This vacuum sealer will a quite the handy dandy appliance with the holidays right around the corner. Have you ever sealed a full chicken, an entire casserole or fresh strawberries? The FoodSaver will be your new best friend especially with its accessories, creating a perfect air-tight conditions in all situations as you are not limited to just using bags. The options are endless from refrigerated foods, pantry items to buying in bulk and saving money in the long run.

If you're a avid fisherman, hunter, gardener or simply a mom, you'll be quite the happy camper.

As they say, air is the enemy of freshness causing freezer burns and leaving food with no taste. So if you're still picking out gifts, keep this one in mind!

With a press of a button, you're ready to seal away!

This mac n cheese lover may have just found her true love - say hello to Bobbie Sue's Mac n Cheese! Praise hallelujah the cheese heavens have blessed us with a glorious gift this season and it comes in true cheeselicious form. Their menu is small yet simple focusing on one dish that makes perfect sense - macaroni and cheese!

This new addition to the Toronto area is sure to be a hot spot with locals and foodies. Co-owners Nicholas and Frederic Laliberté sure knew how win the hearts of many with this new restaurant under their belt.

I'll certainly be trying the  Carbonara Mac (pancetta + grana padano + egg yolk) and good old Classic Mac (five-cheese blend)! See you soon Bobbie Sue's!

Photos by Jesse Milns

Let's give Bobbie Sue's some cheesy love: www.bobbiesues.com

Where: 162 Ossington #3, entrance on Foxley, Toronto, ON