The Humanagans - Salt Spring Island Wedding

Better late than never, my photographic contribution to The Humanagan Wedding!  I've been friends with Kate-Lynn or KLF since 2008, our friendship blossomed and it's been a wild ride ever since.  She and Miles met just before I gave birth to my firstborn, Moses, I've loved him from the first day they came to visit our new guy.  I gotta say, loving the person that is marrying one of your closest and most favourite friends is definitely right up there as one of THE BEST FEELINGS in life.  We ferried over to Salt Spring to celebrate their big day...

The Humanagans

love you guys to the moon and back
xo

 

 

Sunday Brunch Sessions with Cinnabar No. 2

Brunch Session No. 2 with the Cinnabar Boys was Sold Out once again!

Fresh baked sourdough bread 

Cheers!

I'm still dreaming about the potato dauphinoise...

I also tried the Shakshouka and decided I could definitely manage to make this dish my daily breakfast.  I'm pretty sure I would not tire of it since I have eaten a poached egg on toast just about every single day for a year.  This is a thousand times more flavourful and satisfying.

Looking forward to Session No. 3!!!

xo

 


Erin + Rahim

A few favourites from a sweet and intimate wedding reception for Erin, Rahim and their immediate family members.  The celebration took place on Mother's Day at The Yew Restaurant in the Four Seasons' Hotel in Downtown Vancouver.  

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Thank you for allowing me to contribute to your special day!

xo

 

Sunday Brunch Sessions with Cinnabar

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Last weekend, Kevin and I were treated to a lovely Brunch hosted by the talented young chefs of Cinnabar: Zach Poole and Neil Hillbrandt.  The two have been composing true one-of-a-kind menus over the past few months including concoctions such as Venison Tartare with juniper and pickled shallots, bitter chocolate, and quail yolk with baguette and desserts like Oolong white cake, flan brûlé with hibiscus juelly, macerated blackberries and edible flowers.  Needless to say, their fan base has grown, so much so that they decided to expand beyond dinners and offer Brunch Sessions.

The current Cinnabar dining space is located in a smoke free East Vancouver loft with a lovely view, accommodating a dozen guests at a time.  Adults and their young ones alike are welcome to try the new and exciting creations. 

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Pastries are available a la carte including fresh croissants baked on-site.

Beverages
 

Caesar / 2oz East Van Vodka, Clamato, Tabasco, Worcestershire, salt rim, spicy pickles

The Cinnabar / 2oz East Van Vodka, Crème de Cassis, Lavender Bitters, Lime, Soda

Kir Royal / Crème de Cassis, Prosecco

Mimosa / OJ, Prosecco

Michelada / Lager, Clamato, Tabasco, Worcestershire, Salt Rim, Lime

Beer / Off the Rail Psyclepath Lager

Coffee / Matchstick Coffee Roasters

OJ / Fresh Squeezed

Nothing like having a day off from your kids to have a delicious brunch with your childless friends from the city.  It is simply THE BEST.

Red Miso, Apple and Ricotta Scones, Asian Pear and Ginger Muffins and the perfectly baked croissants from heaven.  I had a scone and a croissant with my coffee.  

Savory Wild Mushroom Waffles
Sunny Eggs, Root Veg Hash, Bechamel, Piperade

Seared Pork Belly
Potato Latkes, Beer-Braised Apple, Sunny Eggs, Pickled Red Onion

Lamb Merguez
Harissa Polenta, Asparagus Pesto, Eggs Sous Vide

I had been looking forward to this Brunch for weeks and the boys did not disappoint!  I am already salivating just thinking about what they have in store for this month's session!  A huge round of applause to you both for doing a stellar job!  Looking forward to the next Sunday Brunch Session and hoping to join in on one of the dinners.

 

xo