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Krista
Jun 27, 20212 min read
Canada Day White & Red Berry Sangria
In keeping with the traditional red and white colours of the Canadian flag, I decided to try my hand at creating a White Wine Sangria...
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Krista
May 4, 20214 min read
Build-Your-Own Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Fajita Bar
Today is Cinco de Mayo and I will be celebrating with a Build-Your-Own Grilled Chicken & Vegetable Fajita Bar! When entertaining (I'm...
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Krista
May 1, 20212 min read
Tequila Sour Cocktails For Cinco de Mayo!
Cinco de Mayo is fast approaching and I want to share my new favourite cocktail, the Tequila Sour, with you! It's light and citrusy, and...
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Krista
Apr 16, 20214 min read
Greek Salmon Bowl
I have to say, I think this Greek Salmon Bowl is one of my favourite meals! It combines everything I love - salmon (I love all kinds of...
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Krista
Mar 27, 20213 min read
Porch Punch Sangria
Isn't this Porch Punch Sangria drink gorgeous!?! I just love the bright, happy colour of this batch cocktail. Not only does it look...
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Krista
Mar 13, 20212 min read
Black and Tan Beer Cocktail
St. Patrick's Day brings to mind gathering at casual pubs (preferably Irish) and local establishments with friends and family to...
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Krista
Mar 11, 20215 min read
Chocolate Stout Bundt Cake With Irish Cream Glaze - For Good Luck!
With St. Patrick's Day rapidly upon us, I have been working on a dinner menu to celebrate with my family. While the dinner - Shepherd's...
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Krista
Mar 7, 20213 min read
A St.Patrick's Day Charcuterie Board With Homemade Shamrock Chips
I've always enjoyed St. Patrick's Day celebrations, but I guess that should be a "given", as my Mom's side of the family is Irish!...
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Krista
Mar 1, 20217 min read
Homemade Pizza, Pizza, Pizza (From Dough To Table)
Let's talk about pizza – I think pizza is one of the most beloved and versatile dishes in the world. Yes, I said “in the world” – quite a...
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Krista
Feb 14, 20212 min read
For You, My Sweetart (Cocktail)
I'm not a big lover of sweet drinks (or cocktails). I am most likely to choose a fresh, citrus option or a spirit-forward cocktail, than...
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Krista
Feb 12, 20215 min read
Wild Salmon En Papillote (Salmon "in paper")
Being the daughter of a commercial fisherman, I grew up eating a lot of fish. In fact our family ate both halibut and salmon weekly. As...
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Krista
Feb 10, 20214 min read
Individual Strawberry Trifles
I don’t know about you, but I LOVE a good fruit trifle! I think trifles appeal to not only my palette, but my visual aesthetic. Looking...
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Krista
Feb 9, 20212 min read
The Best Fluffy Chocolate Brownies
In my efforts to develop the best brownie recipe for My Kurated Life readers, I decided to dive deep, testing for both the best...
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Krista
Feb 8, 20212 min read
The Clover Club Cocktail
When I think of Valentine's Day I think of pretty pink, purple and red hues like blush, rose and fuschia. It's the time of year to...
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Krista
Feb 6, 20212 min read
Bourbon Slush
Super Bowl is just around the corner and here in Vancouver we are scheduled for some much needed sun! I have been waiting to post this...
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Krista
Feb 6, 20213 min read
Individual "Jar"-cuterie Appetizers
Have you heard about or seen these brilliant “Jar"-cuterie Mason jar appetizers yet? They are everywhere online these days, in fact it...
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Krista
Feb 1, 20213 min read
The Best Fudgey Brownies, Perfect For Valentine's Day
Brownies and Valentine's Day - you can't have one without the other, especially when they are cut into bite-size hearts. There's just...
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Krista
Jan 17, 20214 min read
Comfort Food: Chana (Chickpea) Masala
When the temperature drops, so too does my style of eating. I find I start to crave warm, hearty dishes. The kind of foods that bubble on...
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Krista
Jan 3, 20212 min read
Chilly Winter Evenings = Hot Toddy, A Family Classic
It's January friends, and the rain has been pouring here in Vancouver for what feels like the last month! I don't know about you, but...
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Krista
Dec 31, 20203 min read
New Year's Eve Traditions & The Best Spiced Nuts Ever
One of the fun things about holidays is celebrating with traditions. My family and I have some new traditions we have started recently...
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Krista
Dec 23, 20202 min read
Herb and Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms, A New Tradition
In my extended family, we have had traditions that lasted for a year or so, and then we have had traditions that stuck, lasting for...
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Krista
Dec 18, 20202 min read
It's Holiday Cocktail Time, A Winter's Cup Cocktail
I don't know about you, but am I ever ready for the holidays! This fall has been a very unique and stressful time. I'm looking forward to...
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Krista
Dec 12, 20201 min read
The Mystical One Cocktail, A Drink With A Side Of Holiday
This cocktail is an essential part of any holiday gathering, whether it's a small group or just yourself this year! The Mystical One is a...
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Krista
Nov 15, 20204 min read
Snowman Speculaas Cake: Celebrating 2 years of MKL
It's so hard to believe that two years ago this month, I finally started the My Kurated Life blog. For years I had dreamed and planned to...
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Krista
Oct 31, 20204 min read
Fall In A Jar, Slow-Cooker Spiced Apple Butter
This Fall I have definitely been on the apple train! I feel that all of our local BC apples are just that much more sweet/sour and crispy...
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Krista
Oct 23, 20205 min read
The Most Boo-tiful Halloween Ombré Ghost Cake
Halloween usually invokes images of pumpkins, black cats, witches and ghosts. It also brings to mind treats. When I was little, my...
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Krista
Oct 20, 20203 min read
Fall Flavours Charcuterie Board
I don't know about you, but Halloween came fast this year! We're keeping things small this year with an immediate family gathering at...
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Krista
Oct 2, 20204 min read
Apple Cider Cinnamon Bundt Cake
Walking around my neighbourhood these days, all of the apple tress are just bursting with fruit! My mouth starts to salivate as I see the...
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Krista
Sep 24, 20203 min read
Dutch Apple Dumplings
Baked apples are new to my family. It is only in the last few years that we learned about this amazing fall dessert from my Mom's friend...
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Krista
Sep 19, 20203 min read
Fresh Basil Walnut Pesto With Walnuts All Winter Long
As someone who loves to cook (and eat!), growing fresh herbs to use throughout the year was my gateway into gardening. I started with a...
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Krista
Sep 9, 20202 min read
Classic Pear Tarte Tatin
Tarte Tatin is a classic French dessert. It sounds pretty fancy because of it's name, however I'll let you in on a little secret, it's...
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Krista
Aug 25, 20202 min read
Italian Panzanella Salad, Savio-Volpe Style
If you live in Vancouver, or ever decide to visit, there is an Italian restaurant that I highly recommend you visit - Savio Volpe. The...
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Krista
Aug 21, 20203 min read
Peach Chicken In White Wine Sauce
I spend a lot of time on this blog talking about eating and cooking with local, seasonal produce and fruit. I happen to be extremely...
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Krista
Jul 29, 20202 min read
Local Cherry Caprese Salad
I don't know about you, but I love a great Caprese Salad. Here in BC, we are so lucky to have great local produce all through the summer....
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Krista
Jul 24, 20202 min read
Cherry Basil Smash
Eating seasonally doesn't just apply to food - it also applies to cocktails! The local BC cherries this year are absolutely amazing....
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Krista
Jul 4, 20203 min read
Strawberry Gingersnap Icebox Cake
I love strawberries. Growing up in the Fraser Valley, I have vivid memories of going to local farms with my family and picking berries...
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Krista
Jun 13, 20202 min read
The Bees Knees & The Beginning Of Summer
With all of the rains and storms in Vancouver the past few weeks, it's hard to tell that it's spring, let alone almost summer. It's been...
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Krista
Jun 3, 20204 min read
Rhubarb Alsatian Tart & Another Lesson In Geometry
Hello All. There's a bit of a theme to some of my recent posts - they all seem to centre around rhubarb! Rhubarb is a pretty fantastic...
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Krista
May 29, 20203 min read
Spring Rhubarb Gin Sours
Rhubarb invokes so many childhood memories for me. I remember going to my Grandma's house and picking rhubarb straight from the garden in...
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Krista
May 26, 20204 min read
Rhubarb Frangipane Tart
If you ask me, a Rhubarb Tart is the perfect spring dessert. And if you follow me, you'll know that I've been trying my hand at...
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Krista
May 22, 20203 min read
Crab Towers With A Drizzle Of Champagne Vinaigrette
Living in Vancouver, I feel quite lucky to have both the mountains and the ocean located within minutes. This allows for access to nature...
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Krista
May 13, 20203 min read
Butter Pecan Cake With Mom's Mocha Buttercream Icing, A Birthday Tradition
Birthdays, when I was growing up, were a really big deal. The whole family would get together and we would celebrate. My Mom always asked...
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Krista
May 12, 20202 min read
The Prettiest Purple Gin & Tonic You Ever Did See
Even though it's been around for a few years now, it's only recently that I've experienced Empress Gin 1908 from Victoria Distillers in...
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Krista
May 3, 20202 min read
Dried Pineapple Flowers & Slices
As much as I love dessert, I also love decorating. My two passions intersect when I get the opportunity to decorate baked goods....
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Krista
May 1, 20204 min read
Hummingbird Cake & Cupcakes
Hummingbird Cakes are new to me. They are not a dessert that I grew up eating. In fact, the first time I saw one, was in London's famous...
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Krista
May 1, 20202 min read
Quinoa Citrus and Smoky Prawn Salad
I don't know about you, but I'm always on the lookout for new, light recipes. Something that could work both as a lunch, or as a light...
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Krista
Apr 30, 20201 min read
A Cinco De Mayo Fiesta Menu (in-person or to share virtually!)
Cinco de Mayo is celebrated on May 5th. It is a day to celebrate Mexican food, culture, language and tradition. As Cinco De Mayo is fast...
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Krista
Apr 28, 20202 min read
Spicy Mango Margaritas For Cinco De Mayo
Next week is Cinco De Mayo. A global holiday every year on May 5th celebrating all things Mexican - traditions, culture, bright colours,...
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Krista
Apr 26, 20203 min read
Ham & Gruyère Oeufs (Eggs) En Cocotte
Oeufs En Cocette, or eggs in a dish (ramekins in this case) as it literally translates from French into English, is an absolutely...
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Krista
Apr 24, 20201 min read
The Sidecar Cocktail
The Sidecar is a classic sour cocktail. The Ritz Hotel in Paris claims to have made the first ever cocktail by this name in the early...
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