Author: Kath

An office setting seemed like an ideal environment to test the Hamilton Beach Sound Shield 950, so off to work it went! Once set-up, a fair warning was given (via email) to all my colleagues and I invited everyone to try out the blender with me. Excitedly, we made smoothies for Bosses Day, which was a breeze with the “Smoothie” blend function. This function pulses a few times to draw down the ingredients and then blends until smooth with the simple tap of a single button. Hands down, this is my favorite feature of the blender. The glass pitcher and…

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Pearson Knight is an independent, free-spirited hair stylist + style maker who has been defining his own unique path from the very start. An avid athlete, adventurer and thrill seeker, Pearson has never been held back – he’s been known to run(way) before walking, working his first New York Fashion Week while still in training at Aveda and taking on advanced technique before wrapping up the basics. Quickly dubbed “Magic Hands” for his own artistic undercut style, Pearson received the Elle Genius Award in 2010, just five years into his career. After years of development + testing, Pearson has now…

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As soon as kids start back to school, it seems like colds and flu start going around. I have a cold right now, in fact! It feels like the odds of getting ill just increase as we get further into the fall or winter. I’ve partnered with Quantum Health to bring you some tips for keeping your family strong all winter long. Being diligent to avoid illness helps a lot. However, most of us will still end up sick at least once per season. If you find yourself under the weather, Quantum Health offers Cough Relief lozenges. I stocked up on…

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This month’s Founder’s Box was curated in honor of our one year anniversary. Inside, you’ll find some of our favourite pantry items – ingredients that always inspire us in the kitchen. We believe that good homemade food is the result of quality ingredients and great recipes. Often, simplicity is best! Some of our favorite dishes start with good olive oil, butter and salt. We hope that this box inspires culinary creativity and demonstrates the power of purity in food.

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