I Sceam for Ice Cream

Do you have a go-to ice cream spot?

One of the O.G. ice cream pit stops has got to be BDI. It’s location in Elm Park allows it to be an absolutely beautiful bike ride or walk, any time of day. The family business has been passed down several generations over the last 55 years, and it only seems to be getting better!

The most recent news is that they have partnered with our neighbors, Jenna Rae Cakes, to provide you with some one-of-a-kind flavours. Legitimately almost too pretty to eat!

There are quite a few ice cream places popping up around the city - which I have zero problem with :). Do you have a go-to spot, other than BDI? I know a lot of them are beginning to cater to the vegan consumer, which is wonderful! Vegans like sweets too! (Or so I hear).

Get out and enjoy some ice cream this week!

Wordless Wednesday

Sunnies we love.

The Fresh Perspective...

Mexi-corn salad. Get it in ya!

This salad is so simple and so deelish! Never have leftovers…

• 6 grilled corn cobs

• 1 can of black beans

• 1/2 clup sliced cherry tomatoes

• 1/2 cup cubed queso

• 1 tsp fresh cilantro (change to oregano if you’re like me)

• 1 tbls lemon juice

Dressing

• minced jalepeno

• 1/4 cup sun dried tomato dressing

• 1 tsp honey

All you need to do is put all the ingredients into a bowl, add the dressing and mix, mix, mix. I like to keep it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes so all the flavors can meld together.

Truth be told, you can put whatever you want to in a bowl and drizzle it with whatever you want! That’s the beauty of salad and the beauty of summer cooking!

That’s the fresh perspective…

The Fresh Perspective...

If you are into music, I’m sure you have your own collection of summer tunes. Whether it’s just the songs that are playing on the radio all summer or some nostalgic playlist from summers past, summer music is all about making you feel as good as the sun does!

Summer is supposed to be a happy time when we all get to indulge in the fun activities that we’re deprived of all winter. Naturally, this must come with a soundtrack. I definitely believe that many artists strategically release certain tracks for that exact purpose. I remember “I’ve Got a Feeling” by Black Eyed Peas coming out June 2009 and was easily the song of the summer. This can set a tone for good vibes every time it comes on, for the entire summer.

When it comes to music, nostalgia has a strong pull on how it makes us feel. It can be music your parents played on that summer road trip as a kid or the playlist you curated for all your friends when you graduated high school. Anytime those songs come on, you’re instantly brought back to that moment. When that memory comes with a blazing sun and happy feelings, that song can bring you summer vibes in the middle of January!

Whatever your motivation for summer tunes is, now’s the time to set the tone! The weather’s warmer and we’re spending more time outdoors. Start building that playlist now!

-that’s the fresh perspective…

Wordless Wednesday

Picnic season is here & we LOVE it.

Monday Blog

Today we bring you recipes for some cocktails of your dreams. I love a good carefully made, hand-crafted cocktail to sip on a warm summer night. Here are some great recipes to really impress your friends this summer. Still a little bit of time until we hit patio season? Well, get some practice in! Read on…

*click the image for recipe!

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Ginger Peach Moscow Mule

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Blueberry Lemon & Cucumber Gin Mojito

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Pineapple Mango Rum Punch

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