Food & Drink Delivery Options in Halifax We’re over a month in and the Covid-19 situation continues to evolve in Nova Scotia. Sure, some businesses and thriving (and that’s amazing) but there are also many who are struggling to stay afloat. Restaurants are certainly among those but even in the face of trying times, many…
Our Favorite Cocktails This blog post is our answer to the question we get most often these days. “What are you favorite cocktails to make at home so far?”. It’s a fair question since we’ve been doing a daily DIY cocktail hour every day for the past month. We’ve got more than 35 to choose…
Wild Blueberry Gin Smash This wild blueberry gin smash is Brent’s answer to the question we get every day. “What’s your favorite cocktail you’ve made so far?” While it’s not my absolute favorite, this wild blueberry inspired cocktail is way up there on my list as well right alongside the maple…
Lemon Drop Martini Let me be clear – I love a traditional martini. Specifically, I love a dirty martini. The lemon drop martini is a serious departure from the origins of the classic cocktail. However, it’s amazing in its own right. This martini variation is perfectly balanced between tart and sweet and proves…
Baileys White Russian My love affair with Bailey’s is well documented in my life (and soon to be on this blog) so when the opportunity arose to craft a cocktail using my favorite Irish cream, I was excited. This Baileys White Russian makes use of Baileys over the cream and freshly brewed espresso over…
Orange Whip Growing up, orange creamsicles were my absolute favorite treat! You remember them, right? It was an orange popsicle with vanilla ice cream in the center. If you’ve never had one…put down your phone, head to the nearest convenience store, and get one. So when we heard about the Orange Whip cocktail, I…
Whiskey Maple Sour We’re not mixologists. In fact, aside from one shift as a shooter-girl, neither of us has ever even worked in a bar. However, we’re on a mission to become the hosts that always mix up the best cocktails! And, with a recipe like this maple whiskey sour in our arsenal, we’re…
9 Simple Cocktails to Make at Home A night at home doesn’t have to mean forgoing your favorite cocktail or breaking the bank on bar essentials, either. There are plenty of simple cocktails you can make at home. So if you find yourself cooped up, you can still enjoy a happy hour with friends using…
Post-Travel Depression Have you ever felt bummed after a trip? The first time I felt the pang of sadness that comes at the end of a trip I thought something must be wrong with me. How could I be so selfish? How could I possibly be sad after coming home from a wonderful (and privileged)…
What To Do While Social Distancing Covid-19 (aka the coronavirus) is flipping our lives upside down as I write this blog post. People around the world are facing fear, frustration, and anxiety in a way that most of us have never felt before. Add to that, the fact that we’ve been asked to practice social…