Shirley Temples make me happy. When I sip the combination of sweet grenadine, orange juice, and ginger ale through a bendy straw I feel like I'm a kid again; I'm transported back to my childhood living room, watching the final episode of ... [ Read More ]
Bottlegreen Drinks & Eats
One Friday afternoon, a few weeks ago, a delivery person balancing a MASSIVE parcel rang the doorbell at Hot Pink HQ (aka Dana’s place). This is a familiar sound at HQ, since Dana is married to Homebrew Brett, a man who can never seem to order enough ... [ Read More ]
Summer Sippin’, Had Me A Blast.
Where I'm from, in Southern Ontario, we've had a weird, wet summer so far. Right now it's hot as blazes and the plants are out-of-control massive from the rain. As a result, my mint patch, which is abundant at the WORST of times, is verging on a ... [ Read More ]
Potluck: Talking Tequila
Each Wednesday we enjoy a Potluck of inspiration at Hot Pink Apron.com. We bring the conversation starter, you bring the comments stuffed with personal touch. We're still working out our personal menus for this Sunday's Cinco de Mayo ... [ Read More ]
The Thirsty Elderflower
Words and images by Amanda. Just as no cocktail cabinet is complete without simple syrup, coffee syrup or grenadine, it shouldn't be considered well stocked without some elderflower cordial in it. The flowery, lemony, heavily-scented flavour ... [ Read More ]
Elderflower Power Vol.01: Cordial & Cake
Words and images by Amanda. Toward the end of this month, I will be making a familiar annual trip to my family doctor with eyes swollen, coughing, sneezing, and feeling generally sorry for myself. I don’t just have an outstanding ability to ... [ Read More ]
Dark ‘N Stormy in Lovely Lunenburg
Last month my husband and I dropped the kids off at Grandma's house and headed east for a much needed mini-holiday sans babies. We landed in Halifax early Saturday morning and were met by my brother, Christopher, who drove us another hour and a half ... [ Read More ]
Salmon, Vesper Glazed Salmon
I wouldn't consider myself a "die hard" James Bond fan. I haven't read the twelve novels and have yet to watch all 23 of the feature films but I do love to tag along for an adrenaline-induced battle between good and evil, and this franchise always ... [ Read More ]