There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves, it is not my nature. – Jane Austen, Northanger Abbey And the pre-wedding celebration continues. Last April 11th my dear friends have organized an afternoon tea-themed bridal shower for yours truly. The …
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Mise en place: A Bridal Shower
Last Tuesday, my friends have hosted a bridal shower for yours truly. We went to an event studio located at Wellington where small cooking classes and private functions are held. Together with three more ladies we were graciously welcomed and fed by our lovely host, Mari, sharing cooking tips while making our dinner. I also …
Pâtissière for the day
The February long weekend has finally arrived. As part of my wedding preparations my friends have dropped by my house to talk about my bridal shower (which they did not keep a secret, lol), their outfits for the big day, and try our hands in making a matcha chiffon cake.
Gastronomy 101: Tummy at Work, Pt 2
A continuation of this post. The next weekend stop was Pineridge Hollow at 67086 Heatherdale Road at Oakbank. The fiancé and I went to have lunch with two of our friends to discuss our wedding (as they will be assisting us with it). For someone who is so bad at directions I was worried that …
Gastronomy 101: Tummy at Work, Pt 1
I have been off at work for just over a week to spend my holidays at home (also the fiancé flew from Toronto) and I swear that my tummy hasn’t rested since. I was actually surprise that I did not get an upset stomach with all the food that I ate. (I had a bad …