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…
7 Cozy Nova Scotia Winter Getaways Finding the perfect fit for your travel style Here in Nova Scotia, we’re notorious for complaining about the winter and wishing for warmer days but we’ve got 7 cozy Nova Scotia winter getaways that we think will change your tune. You know by now that we don’t hit…
18 Restaurants in Halifax You Have to Try To say that we were excited to FINALLY move to Atlantic Canada’s culinary mecca would be an understatement. As much as we love rural Nova Scotia, the food scene in Halifax just can’t be beaten. There are so many restaurants here, you could visit a new spot…
Modern Marketing By definition, Marketing is the process of driving profitable consumer action. But here’s the problem – selling doesn’t work anymore. At least not in the traditional sense. Modern marketing bridges the gap between technology and human connection in order to build profitable customer relationships. I’ll never forget the first marketing training program…