Simply put, I love the look of a white home. From the exterior to guest bathroom a timeless aesthetic can easily be accomplished. That is of course, when done right. On that note, while it can easily be overlooked, I also really love a white laundry room! With the right layout, paint, and materials it […]

’Tis the season for festive drinks and local Christmas markets. While nothing quite compares to sipping mulled wine in Italy (or most of Europe, really), I always look forward to the artisan markets that appear in and around Kelowna each year. From decorated indoor fairs to twinkling outdoor pop-ups, these seasonal events offer local gifts, […]

These gluten free pumpkin spice squares are an easy alternative bake to one of my favourite fall muffin recipes, adapted from Broma Bakery’s pumpkin spice bread. This time, I poured the batter into a 9×9 square pan to create soft squares that are perfect for autumn gatherings or a quick seasonal treat. Wrapped in warm […]

As the air turns cold and dry during the fall and winter months, I find myself reaching for lip balm far more often than in spring or summer. However, regardless of the forecast, I will forever be a lip balm hoarder. There is basically one in every essential corner of my life. Below, I am […]

To me, cookbooks belong on that list of things you can never have too many of… alongside shoes, bags, perfume, boxes of cards, notebooks, bottles of wine… to name a few. On that note, below I am sharing the cookbooks on my shelf that I not only adore but also often refer to when baking. […]

A childhood favourite from my grandma’s little black recipe box, this delightfully simple gluten free peach crisp is one of my absolute favourite desserts for summer time! Favourite Takeaways: Like most baked goods involving fruit, this is immeasurably better when made with fresh and local peaches. I prefer the Redhaven variety from my auntie’s orchard. alteration notes: […]

I may get walk-in-closet-excited about a white kitchen pantry (butler’s or walk-in, I don’t discriminate) with floor-to-ceiling shelving, to keep all ingredients and bakeware happily organized and within reach. If a well designed kitchen is an ice cream sundae, then I like to think that the pantry is the whipping cream and cherry on top. […]

A gluten free, oatmeal coconut cookie, recipe revision. Original recipe from Tori Wesszer’s Fraiche Living blog. A wonderful recipe to add to your collection of recipes and to share.
