Set the Bar By: Kelly Putter | Photos: Studio Sereno There are two types of people: those who love to entertain, and those that love to be entertained. Party planning, for some, is just too much hustle and bustle – especially during the holidays. Tannis D’Orazio gets its. The 25-year-old Oakville interior designer and owner of Studio Sereno received her design certification through … [Read more...] about Create the Perfect Serving Station for Your Holiday Event
Holiday Flambé: Foods We Set On Fire
It’s not likely that you regularly enjoy food or drinks that require they be lit on fire – unless you’re a chef or someone with a consistent hankering for shrimps with Sambuca or saganaki. Some certain dishes and beverages can only be made one way: flambé! By Rebecca Dumais Shrimps with Sambuca The licorice flavour of Sambuca paired with shrimps is an unexpected … [Read more...] about Holiday Flambé: Foods We Set On Fire
Di Mario’s Trattoria: Rustic & Reimagined
Fantastico By Rebecca Dumais Chef Claudio Aprile has never been one to simply carry over or put together a meal based on someone else’s list of ingredients, quantities or methods, but when he was approached to reimagine the menu at Di Mario’s Italian Trattoria by restaurant owner, entrepreneur and CEO of Paramount Foods Mohamed Fakih, the fit couldn’t have been more ‘fantastico.’ Aprile … [Read more...] about Di Mario’s Trattoria: Rustic & Reimagined
Mediterranean Poolside Lunch with Sebastien & Sheila Centner
When you think of outdoor summer dining, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Many people have great memories of celebrating the warm weather and entertaining outdoors, and we’re no different. While we’re always eager to welcome the start of summer, in our books it doesn’t officially start until we are able to entertain in the traditional southern French style with a Mediterranean … [Read more...] about Mediterranean Poolside Lunch with Sebastien & Sheila Centner
Dusting Off The BBQ with Sebastien & Sheila Centner
As the weather warms up and the days become longer, nothing brings friends and family together quite like a backyard barbecue to signal the start of the summer season. There is nothing we love more than firing up the grill and inviting friends to join us in the late afternoon so we can enjoy the “golden hour” together. We recommend keeping to a smaller group of six to eight … [Read more...] about Dusting Off The BBQ with Sebastien & Sheila Centner
La Presserie Cocktail Mixers
At-Home Mixology. Simplified. You may have already tried their cold-pressed juices, smoothies, and dressings. Now, La Presserie is making at-home cocktails for you with their new Cold Pressed Cocktail Mixers. These mixers are the closest thing to making homemade craft cocktails at home, without all the fuss. No juicing, no muddling, no mess. They are 100% cold pressed, never pasteurized, … [Read more...] about La Presserie Cocktail Mixers
