It's time to get back to blogging! Sorry I've been so MIA. I moved! SURPRISE! I live in London, Ontario now and I do Mornings on Virgin Radio! It all happened within the span of 1 month LOL (story of my life). Here are a couple of my fave looks from the past 30 days... I'll start posting my looks here again... and tons of pics of fritters because they are my new obsession... 

Dress by Lakefield & Co! You can order online OR visit them at Sweet Pea Boutique in Halifax 

This dress is my favourite. I found it at Banana Republic ON SALE in the summer & the shoes are from Le Chateau. I need to find this dress in other colours ASAP 

Xo Rach 

Last Week in Halifax

Yup, it's true! I'm officially done Mornings on 101.3 The BOUNCE & I'm in full vacation mode! I'm poolside loungin' at my parent's condo until I move back to Ontario next week! For the past 7 days while I was still in the city, I had to hit up all my fave spots. Let me tell you; many of those places involve FOOD ... duh. I'm currently so. over. eating. that even if someone plopped 10 gourmet donuts in front of me- I wouldn't even touch one. Ok well that's dramatic- I'd probably attempt to eat one and then cry out in pain. But for reals, Halifax may be a small city, but it's full of delicious restaurants, bakeries, cute shops & bars. I'm truly going to miss this place. 

If you ever have the chance to visit Halifax OR if you're new to this wonderful place,  then here are my fave spots <3 

#LastWeekinHalifax

Everything at Ristorante aMano in Bishop's Landing is perfection. Literally, I've never had a bad meal. The gnocchi is top notch also BTW. 

This is the Dolce e Fumoso pizza from Piatto Pizzeria! K there's honey drizzled on top... with prosciutto, chill flakes, cheese... literally the best pizza I've ever eaten. I will be eating this pizza straight from the box (yes they do pick-up) on the floor of my empty apartment next week... sounds slightly depressing but I can't WAIT !!!! 

Feel like going for a walk? Need to clear your mind? The Halifax Public Gardens is lovely. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and it's a really nice place to read a good book, jus sayin'. 

Pete's Fine Foods is right off of of Spring Garden and it's adorable. You can get the BEST salads, sandwiches, sweets, produce and of course: SMOOTHIES. The smoothies are so delicious and I have a horrible (or wonderful) habit of getting a post-workout-smoothie. Cherry Bomb ;) 

Yes, this is the best english-muffin-egg-sandwich you will ever consume. It's from the The Coastal Cafe and do NOT feel tempted to have a greens with it. You must pair this sammy with their delicious home fries. The place is ALWAYS busy but trust me, it's worth the wait! 

My fave workout is reformer pilates. It's a full body workout (I've seriously seen positive changes in my body after 2 months) and it's so ZEN. If you're looking for a solid workout (with a fun group too), go see Christy at Studio in Essence! 

I will miss Sweet Pea Boutique the most out of everything in Halifax. Other than my friends of course hahaha! The owner Joey is a LOVELY human being and she's the dress QUEEN! This store is SO adorable and has any type of dress you could ever want: one for downtown, a wedding, a graduation, work... I could go on & on. Sweet Pea now has an online store & you better believe I'll be her #1 customer on there. Support local & go see Joey... the prices are great & she has any dress you could ever want!!!!!  

http://www.sweetpeahalifax.com 

Yep, these are ricotta pancakes with bacon and eggs. Yes, this is one of the best brunch spots in the city: Edna. 

For anyone who knows me, you know that I have a bit of an issue with sweets. Ok a HUGE issue with sweets. I can't say no. Not. Possible.  Layers on Barrington Street not only has DELICIOUS cakes and cupcakes- but they are the most creative with flavours & styles! The Instagram is to-DIE-for! You NEED to try their vanilla bean strawberry cake as seen above... it was heaven... I wonder if I have time to grab a few cupcakes before I move out of my apartment... 

When your haircuts turn into hangouts, you know you've found the right spot. Nathan & Sarah at Iron Salon are not only the coolest/funniest/down-to-earth humans- but they are hair gods. They know how to make you look FLAWLESS and feel like a million bucks. I will be checking flights so that I can fly back to Hali for haircuts. You think that's crazy, but it'll be happening. 

#LastWeekinHalifax

Rach xxo 

Last Week in Halifax

Yup, it's true! I'm officially done Mornings on 101.3 The BOUNCE & I'm in full vacation mode! I'm poolside loungin' at my parent's condo until I move back to Ontario next week! For the past 7 days while I was still in the city, I had to hit up all my fave spots. Let me tell you; many of those places involve FOOD ... duh. I'm currently so. over. eating. that even if someone plopped 10 gourmet donuts in front of me- I wouldn't even touch one. Ok well that's dramatic- I'd probably attempt to eat one and then cry out in pain. But for reals, Halifax may be a small city, but it's full of delicious restaurants, bakeries, cute shops & bars. I'm truly going to miss this place. 

If you ever have the chance to visit Halifax OR if you're new to this wonderful place,  then here are my fave spots <3 

#LastWeekinHalifax

Everything at Ristorante aMano in Bishop's Landing is perfection. Literally, I've never had a bad meal. The gnocchi is top notch also BTW. 

This is the Dolce e Fumoso pizza from Piatto Pizzeria! K there's honey drizzled on top... with prosciutto, chill flakes, cheese... literally the best pizza I've ever eaten. I will be eating this pizza straight from the box (yes they do pick-up) on the floor of my empty apartment next week... sounds slightly depressing but I can't WAIT !!!! 

Feel like going for a walk? Need to clear your mind? The Halifax Public Gardens is lovely. The flowers are blooming, the sun is shining and it's a really nice place to read a good book, jus sayin'. 

Pete's Fine Foods is right off of of Spring Garden and it's adorable. You can get the BEST salads, sandwiches, sweets, produce and of course: SMOOTHIES. The smoothies are so delicious and I have a horrible (or wonderful) habit of getting a post-workout-smoothie. Cherry Bomb ;) 

Yes, this is the best english-muffin-egg-sandwich you will ever consume. It's from the The Coastal Cafe and do NOT feel tempted to have a greens with it. You must pair this sammy with their delicious home fries. The place is ALWAYS busy but trust me, it's worth the wait! 

My fave workout is reformer pilates. It's a full body workout (I've seriously seen positive changes in my body after 2 months) and it's so ZEN. If you're looking for a solid workout (with a fun group too), go see Christy at Studio in Essence! 

I will miss Sweet Pea Boutique the most out of everything in Halifax. Other than my friends of course hahaha! The owner Joey is a LOVELY human being and she's the dress QUEEN! This store is SO adorable and has any type of dress you could ever want: one for downtown, a wedding, a graduation, work... I could go on & on. Sweet Pea now has an online store & you better believe I'll be her #1 customer on there. Support local & go see Joey... the prices are great & she has any dress you could ever want!!!!!  

http://www.sweetpeahalifax.com 

Yep, these are ricotta pancakes with bacon and eggs. Yes, this is one of the best brunch spots in the city: Edna. 

For anyone who knows me, you know that I have a bit of an issue with sweets. Ok a HUGE issue with sweets. I can't say no. Not. Possible.  Layers on Barrington Street not only has DELICIOUS cakes and cupcakes- but they are the more creative with flavours & styles! The Instagram is to-DIE-for! You NEED to try their vanilla bean strawberry cake as seen above... it was heaven... I wonder if I have time to grab a few cupcakes before I move out of my apartment... 

When your haircuts turn into hangouts, you know you've found the right spot. Nathan & Sarah at Iron Salon are not only the coolest/funniest/down-to-earth humans- but they are hair gods. They know how to make you look FLAWLESS and feel like a million bucks. I will be checking flights so that I can fly back to Hali for haircuts. You think that's crazy, but it'll be happening. 

#LastWeekinHalifax

Rach xxo 

when you travel, you eat

I don't know about you, but when I travel, I travel to relax and to eat. Mostly to eat. Is that normal? Anyways, so even though I caught a super-annoying-sinus-situation the second I landed in Toronto, we ate all. the. foods. 

Yes, that's fried chicken, a fried egg and cornbread in the photo above. Plus a little potato hash on the side- courtesy of Rose and Sons  

Pancakes are my weakness. Add some blueberry compote and anything else sweet and hot damn, heaven exists. Oh and the eggs benny are a real treat too! Emma's Country Kitchen PEOPLE. 

 

I forgot about this GORGEOUS flower arrangement hanging from the ceiling outside Holt Renfrew at Yorkdale Shopping Centre. I think of it as home base... #oops 

Don't feel like going OUT? No problem. Call Pizza Libretto.  Oh and yes we basically each had a pizza. DON'T YOU JUDGE US

Oh how I waited for this moment for MONTHS. Legit, months. Did we wait over 30 minutes in line? Absolutely. Was it worth it? 10000000%!!!!! Suggestion: Go to La Carnita and then top it all off with some Sweet Jesus next-door! Life. is. GOOOD. 

Hungry? Cravings? I feel your pain. Re-living this is making me SO HUNGRY. Ah the struggle is real.

Rach xxo 

How to deal with cookie cravings...

*Warning* if you're on a diet or trying to eat healthy... DON'T READ THIS. 


Ok so my life was changed last week when I FINALLY ordered from Halifax Cookie Cravings. I had heard about Diana... but I didn't really know what she was all about. 

Photo by Halifax Cookie Cravings 

If you need a gift idea... or if you're simply just as obsessed with cookies as I am... you need to order! Here's the dealio. She bakes the most delicious/ unique cookies & treats... and then delivers the goodies on her bike around the HRM. Check her site right now and make sure that you're in her vicinity for biking (god forbid). If you're not- order for delivery at a friend's place LOL. 

Here are the serious pros: she uses ingredients from local businesses. Some options are egg-free and gluten-free (check the recipes). She packages the cookies in the cutest little box ever... and well... they're cookies. What's not to love? Bottom-line... these cookies are my new obsession and I will be ordering them monthly to indulge and then also to give as gifts for friends. Let's just say that last weekend I ordered 12 for my boyfriend and I and we finished ALL OF THEM within a day #noregrets. 

Why NOT support local? I've realized I will do crazy things for cookies.  I also just realized  that I'm sitting here blogging about cookies while it's #NationalPizzaDay and #PancakeTuesday. LOL. I have serious problems. Carbs. 

How adorable, right? I ordered the "s'mores"  and the mini egg cookies. Mini eggs are really a 24/7 type deal- not just for Easter. Let's be real. 

See, Halifax has some seriously cool sh*t.  Just a radio jock by day- sweets-discoverer by night LOL. 

Toodles,

Rach xxo