Fauna’s Chef Billy Khoo jams with Bonne Maman for a sweet Ottawa foodie challenge

Introducing the famous quartet, and the star of today’s jam session… Bonne Maman Peach jam, Cherry jam, Fig jam and Black Currant jelly.

I was invited for a media mixer at one of Ottawa’s top restaurants, Fauna, to experience a sweet menu prepared by Chef Billy Khoo who incorporated Bonne Maman jams in his dishes and gave us a fresh perspective on how to use jams in everyday cooking.

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We went glamping for the first time at Elements Luxury Tented Camp in Renfrew and loved it

Last Friday, Michael and I had the pleasure of staying at Elements Luxury Tented Camp, near Renfrew. This all-inclusive outdoor hotel is located about 1 hour and 15 minutes outside Ottawa and has been running for over two years now. It’s been on my bucket list for a while, and this year I decided to bite the bullet and book it for my (early) birthday. We stayed one night, but I would recommend splurging for the entire weekend. There are so many activities like yoga and paddleboarding that we did not have a chance to indulge in. We did eat though, A LOT!

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Guess who’s the official brand ambassador for Hair Republic Beauty Lounge Ottawa Salon and Spa?

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You guessed it folks, me! I mean, I have been an unofficial brand ambassador for Hair Republic Beauty Lounge Ottawa salon and spa since the beginning of time, but it feels so good to finally put it on paper (or on the blog, that is!). Before we start, I want to thank you for clicking and reading more about this partnership… with these awesome promotion codes!

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Andaz Hotel Ottawa: Celebrating 8 years of marriage with a magical staycation in the Byward Market

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On August 15th, Michael and I celebrated our 8-year wedding anniversary at the Andaz Hotel in Ottawa. We were given this lovely experience in exchange for an open and honest review. Thank you to the kind and caring staff at the Andaz Hotel Ottawa who took excellent care of us and made this night especially magical. To capture the memories, I hired Ottawa photographer Kamara Morozuk for a couple’s session. Here is a recap of our stay. 

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