I can’t believe I’m back in Canada. It’s almost as if I never left, but also at the same time, I’m missing the presence of two brilliant Brazilian women. I mentioned in my last post that Thaicia made this amazing tea that helped me get better in no time. I hate taking medicine and avoid it […]
Drinks
Long Island Iced Tea
I can’t believe it’s August already. August is always a happy time for me. It’s summer! It’s beautiful outside, my birthday is this month, and it’s patio season! I haven’t really been able to afford to join in on patio season, nor do I have a patio, but I have a glass, and booze, and […]
Simple Syrup and Sour Mix
I know I don’t typically post on Wednesdays, but this post is a little sneak-peak of what’s to come tomorrow! For anybody who has tried a little mixology at home, you may be familiar with simple syrup and sour mix, which is commonly used in cocktails. However, instead of buying an overpriced bottle of either […]
Watermelon Agua Fresca
It is hot outside. Not just dry heat, because that would be tolerable. No. It’s damp, muggy, disgusting heat that doesn’t seem that hot when you look outside, but the second you walk outside, it’s like swimming through a lukewarm, thick, smog. Summer in the city is the opposite of my favourite way to pass […]
Mango Lassi (Sinh to xoai)
Mango Lassi: a milkshake drink that’s fresh and full of mango goodness. Some of you may be aware that I am currently doing a MA in Translation Studies. My academic work doesn’t often permeate my blog, but recently, one of my professors suggested that most people who pursue translation as a career often have […]
Vegan Frozen Hot Chocolate
Sometimes I like to indulge in some hot chocolate, but lately the weather in Toronto has been flip flipping between cold enough to snow or warm enough to be sweater weather. It’s getting ridicadonk. Anyway, I like to peel off the layers and cool off from being ridiculously overdressed by indulging in a little frozen […]
