Dear Blog, I’m so sorry I’ve abandoned you. I took a bit of a break with some back issues last year and now just getting back into the regular swing of things. Wanted to say a big thanks to Virtuoso Life Magazine for assigning me to my first travel magazine segment! The magazine unfortunately had to cut the print to half it’s usual size, so I’m just lucky that this piece stayed in. I spent a good part of December and January photographing city vibes and staying away from Christmas decor and snowy sidewalks. The feature was all about Toronto’s cocktail scene, a subject matter that I can really appreciate and get into! Thanks for letting this mama get out and experience some of the city’s wonderful establishments.
Shameful Tiki Room, the tropical warm vibes and attention to detail is so authentic and fabulous, I felt so at home and nostalgic.
Pain Killer- Mount Gay Rum, fresh pineapple juice, coconut cream syrup, fresh orange juice, grated nutmeg. 
the cocktail for our Spring Thaw, incorporating a spherified Campari and vanilla granita, fresh basil, orange blossom, grapefruit and vanilla air, edible flower petals, cocktail of sparkling wine, chamomile syrup and gin poured table side. 
We did this shot for just a cool visual but Generally flamed zest are used to garnish cocktails to incorporate an aromatic of caramelized orange on the surface area of the liquid. 
Spring Thaw, cocktail inside incorporating a spherified Campari and vanilla granita, fresh basil, orange blossom, grapefruit and vanilla air, edible flower petals, cocktail of sparkling wine, chamomile syrup and gin poured table side. 
Grapefruit Pale Ale (Pale Ale fruited with grapefruit) *The glassware is a limited release Barn Owl glass – Barn Owl is an ongoing barrel blen series at Bellwoods) Normally this beer would be a 16 oz pour but this glassware only holds 12 oz 
