Health & Nutrition | Coupe Rogers with Nespresso

I love Montreal.  I spent many days there wandering the city as an angsty teenager in search of great food, new clothes and unique live music venues.  One of the perks of moving back to Ottawa is having the proximity to this wonderful european-like city again.  So, when I got the call that Nespresso wanted to send me there on behalf of Do The Daniel for Le Coupe Rogers, I immediately said yes… or oui! 

Continue reading “Health & Nutrition | Coupe Rogers with Nespresso”

Food & Wine | #NespressoGastronomy

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. I love coffee. A little while ago we had the opportunity to celebrate this love alongside Nespresso for the intimate #NespressoGastronomy soirée. Gathered together in the Nespresso Boutique Bar in Toronto (which btw is stunning and a must see), we had the pleasure of joining Chef Cory Vitiello for a culinary experience. Come and see how you can create #NespressoGastronomy at home for you and your loved ones.

Continue reading “Food & Wine | #NespressoGastronomy”

Food & Wine | 5 ways to enjoy a #TasteWithNespresso experience with Nespresso

I had the pleasure of attending the opening night of Taste of Toronto yesterday with Julio and am still left smiling from the experience. For the second year, Taste of Toronto gathers together some of the best restaurants, chefs and food vendors for a foodie fantasy come true.

This year, I had the opportunity to sit down at the Nespresso #TasteWithNespresso booth (see here for all the delicious details) to try a full spectrum of delicious products.  I also got to pair some of my favourite dishes with Nespresso products in a food & coffee pairing experiment that left me realizing coffee is just as complex as wine when it comes to enjoying it with a meal.

Take a look at my 5 ways to enjoy Nespresso with 5 of my favourite restaurants at Taste of Toronto all weekend long! Continue reading “Food & Wine | 5 ways to enjoy a #TasteWithNespresso experience with Nespresso”

Food & Wine | Coffee culture just got a lot better thanks to Java Elixir

By now, it comes as no shock to any of you when I talk about coffee. It’s an integral part of my everyday life and I think I may be a monster in the morning without my first cup. That being said, there are pros and cons to this elixir of the gods. Catherine has chimed in with her professional opinion and I’ve even cut down my daily intake drastically from the frivolous amounts I used to consume because of her recommendations. When I was approached by the inspiring team behind Java Elixir, I was amazed at what this company has produced and how it can drastically improve my coffee intake in regards to it’s health benefits. Come & take a look why this simple product can make the biggest difference in your life! Continue reading “Food & Wine | Coffee culture just got a lot better thanks to Java Elixir”