Lifestyle | Le Château Love Birds

Every now and again I like to think I am a pretty fashionable person. By no means would I consider myself the style guru that Julio is alongside FASHIONIGHTS, but I still I do alright! My lifestyle is one that is constantly on the go and I have to admit, finding a wardrobe that matches it can be difficult.  I live the 9-5 desk job life and then I become the event hoping, brand creating, emailing slinging me when the sun goes down. All that to say, I am glad to find a happy medium of style and function in the brands I do wear.

Recently, Julio & I were honoured to be asked to participate in the “Le Chateau Love Birds” campaign. I have always been a believer in the Le Chateau brand and associate myself with their stylish and fashionable clothing on the regular. Continue reading “Lifestyle | Le Château Love Birds”

Events | Celebrating ANOKHI Media’s 11th Annual Anniversary Gala

Dear Toronto, have you noticed that event season is in full swing? Charities and Galas and previews, oh my! And if you are a fan of the South Asian lifestyle of glitz and glamour, you will already know about the Anokhi Media 11th Annual Gala! Anokhi Media is a one of kind media outlet that “creates, distributes & promotes fashion, lifestyle and entertainment content about the cosmopolitan, global South Asian.” This year’s event takes place at the stunning  Fountain Blu located at the CNE Grounds on Saturday February 1st 2014. Continue reading “Events | Celebrating ANOKHI Media’s 11th Annual Anniversary Gala”

Toronto | Toronto Grilled Cheese Fest

Who doesn’t love Grilled Cheese? I mean, let’s be honest. Be it your comfort food with Kraft Singles or dressed to impressed in brie and pear, this is a signature food concoction. For that very reason, my friends at Joylister are hosting THE Toronto Grilled Cheese Fest on Friday February 28th at Roy Thomson Hall.

Fresh off the success of Toronto Poutine Fest, this is a foodie’s dream come true and I cannot wait to attend! The evening will consist of live Tweeting and Instagraming with one hand while the other devours delicious interpretations of this classic dish. Continue reading “Toronto | Toronto Grilled Cheese Fest”

Food & Wine | Tortilla de Patatas with a Guatemalan Twist

One of my favourite places in the world to be is in the kitchen. There is something quite magical when I look at my ingredients and become inspired to create. Recently I was approached by the successful UK based blog, www.yummyfoodblog.co.uk, to participate in a cooking competition via our various outlets. The task was this: create a recipe for a Mediterranean inspired dish that best represents me.

Immediately my mind went to Spain. Not only have I have fallen in love with the shores of Barcelona, but the food is what makes me smile on a regular basis. My cooking style at home, as experimental as it may be, is all about keeping it simple. I love comfort food and finding a way to make classic recipes my own.

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