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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Anchovy Shallot Vinaigrette

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Work has been busier than ever and my home cooking has been lacking lately as a result, but this salad is all about enjoying fresh summer flavours in an easy way.  You don’t even need a food processor for the dressing as long as you have a sharp chef’s knife to mince the garlic and anchovies and chop the shallots.

Use whatever herbs you have handy, I particularly love a mix of parsley and basil as a crisp foil to the anchovy vinaigrette.

Using a different coloured tomatoes will make for the best presentation, so take advantage of the gorgeous varieties of heirloom tomatoes available right now.

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TV Time: Backyard Boho Bash on Marilyn

I was very excited to return to 299 Queen Street the other week when I paid a visit to The Marilyn Denis Show.

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I hadn’t done TV in a really long time (since I was pregnant with my now 1.5 year olds!) but it was great to work with the whole production team again and see Ms. Denis herself of course!

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I presented decor and recipe ideas for a backyard bohoemian party, inspired by the gorgeous summer weather and the popular as ever music festivals that have reinvigorated the boho spirit in those born after 1980! (Coachella anyone?)

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