Summer Corn Salsa

Summer Corn Salsa

Hey party peeps! The second last summer long weekend just wrapped up here in Canada. We love to have BBQs and I know some of you have some leftovers! This Summer Salsa is a great way to use up your over ripening peaches and tomatoes and boiled corn that weren't all used up during your burger dinner party the other night.

Thai-Inspired Picnic Chicken Salad

Thai-Inspired Picnic Chicken Salad

Bluesfest has come to an end for another year. There was some OK food. One has to be open minded and/or make polite creative suggestions like the loaded hot dog on chips. Or you can bring you own food, like I did with the chicken salad (recipe posted below).

RBC Bluesfest 2015 / Gluten Free Finds

RBC Bluesfest 2015 / Gluten Free Finds

As a seasoned (pun intended) veteran of this festival, I have a few observations...The big acts are getting bigger. The cool acts are getting cooler. The food quality is the same. The drink selection is Molson and affiliates. There's a fashion truck this year! Fun.

Banana Date Smoothie

Banana Date Smoothie

This recipe for my Banana Smoothie is really inexpensive and deliciously satisfying, high in fibre and really energizing. It's totally customizable with whatever toppings you could have on hand and all you need is a blender. This is a go-to snack for me.

RBC Bluesfest 2014: International Acts

If you have a craving for International Cuisine, Bluesfest has a few options. Thai, Jamaican and Greek. Having done some traveling, the authenticity of the Greek food is questionable but at least they have a gluten-free option of Greek Salad. That being said, this food was a saving grace considering that most people rush home from work to go to the festival. As much as I tried to cook for myself and bring snacks, wanting to see all the shows I wanted to actually became quite tough.. not in my early 20s anymore I guess. I love Bluesfest because I get to run into friends every night. Overall, I had a blast. Saw some amazing and nostalgic bands and there was never a dull moment.

Photos by: Luca Fiore at Dan Rascal

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Violent Femmes

St Vincent (Best performance at Bluesfest, IMO)

What the..?

Gogol Bordello

Blondie, photos by: Sean Criger

Until next year, Bluesfest! What was your favourite act this year? Let us know in the comments!