Last week, I was trying to come up with a good chicken dinner that was just a little…different. I was tired of the usual roasted chicken breast with herbs – even when a bit of mustard was added in. After much Googling, I found an maple, apple and onion chicken recipe from the US Kraft […]
Our annual DelectablyChic! Holiday Gift Guide is back and we begin with Best Stocking Stuffers: Crabtree & Evelyn This convenient six-pack of mini hand therapy creams titled Holiday Hand Therapy Sampler. Their packaging reads, “Infused with a blend of macadamia nut oil, shea butter, myrrh extract, and strengthening ceramides, hands will be noticeably smoother […]
As you know, the much-anticipated collaboration between designer L’Wren Scott and Banana Republic launches this week! According to the press material, the collection includes three prints that are exclusive to the collaboration and are seen in many of the looks. There are plenty of rich tones, all perfect for the holiday season, whether you are […]
The One of a Kind Show is in full swing and as usual, there are plenty of amazing vendors, ranging from fashion to crafts, art and more. Food is also one of the main attractions at the event and there are so many gift ideas in the form of stocking stuffers or even more formal […]
The Frocktail Party celebrated its 5th Anniversary with a sensational soiree fearing fabulous fashion, scrumptious hors d’eouvres by Oliver & Bonacini, OPI nail bars, eyelash bars, Swag room, silent auction and dance floor. Held at The Arcadian Loft in The Simpson Tower at Hudson’s Bay Queen Street, the venue is both posh and spacious with […]
The RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards, Canada’s foremost women’s entrepreneurship and business awards, celebrated their 21st year tonight. The black-tie gala awards ceremony at the Fairmount York Hotel, Toronto, was full of Who’s Who of women leaders in Canada. Hosted by Diane Francis, editor-at-large of the National Post and author of “Merger of a Century,” the event was fast-paced and […]
Soprano Karine Boucher, who sang “E pur cosi in un giorno… Piangerò la sorte mia” from Giulio Cesare by Handel was not only this year’s first place winner at the Ensemble Studio Competition and inaugural Centre Stage Gala, but also the audience choice winner. This means that Ms. Boucher won not only the $5,000 grand […]
Petite-focused e-store, Gambita, picks modelling competition winner. Below is a short video featuring highlights of the model search, including a short interview with Gambita founder and CEO, Caroline Misan Alvo where she mentions the difficulty of finding models under 5’4″ in New York. Gambita Runway Show at PHD from Gambita on Vimeo. As a petite […]
I almost never make mashed potatoes, save for Thanksgiving and maybe the one or two times I make shepherd’s pie. However, I recently found a recipe-with-a-twist – mashed potatoes and carrots from a website called Creating Naturally. Yes, potatoes and carrots, together. In one bowl. As one dish. Of course, I had to modify it […]
As a city girl living in the downtown Toronto area, I’m not exactly close to all-purpose (i.e. non-electronics or home-focused) big box stores. In fact, I believe the closest one to me is at least a 20-minute subway ride away! So if I’m looking for something quick, I often head to Shoppers Drug […]
