DIY: Sparkly Blue Lacy Crocheted Infinity Scarf with Free Pattern

DIY Sparkly and Lacy Blue Crocheted Infinity Scarf Free Pattern

       This is an easy but lacy  and elegant infinity scarf that I crocheted with only one skein of fingering-weight yarn. To make the scarf a bit more fancy, I added beads for a bit of sparkle and shine. And since this scarf is rather lightweight and lacy, it’s not the best for […]

Poutine Buffet Bar Party

Poutine Bar Buffet Party

  Ryan loves poutine, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he had some incarnation of it every week. Poutine is a Quebecois dish that only became available in the rest of Canada in the past few years. Basically, it’s a bowl of French fries dotted with fresh cheese curds and dripping in gravy. The hot gravy […]

International Design: Cityscape Illustrations by Laura Amiss

Amsterdam Canal Houses Canvas Art Print by lauraamiss

The colourful and whimsical illustrations by artist Laura Amiss are so beautiful, even more so since her cityscapes are of some of my favourite cities! Artwork and illustrations are a great way to distill the quintessential elements of a city or country, something that can rarely be captured in a single photograph. Of course, the artist […]

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

    Here is an easy, no-fuss recipe for pulled pork that you can make ahead in your slow cooker. I made a batch of this for Ryan’s Valentine’s poutine buffet party present, alongside cooked and crumbled bacon, sliced avocado, green peas, sauteed onions in vermouth, sauteed mushrooms, fried halloumi cheese, and three types of gravy. […]

How to Start a Blog

How to Start a Blog

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