Fraiche Living

1 month ago | fraicheliving.com | Tori Wesszer

If you’ve ever dreamed of stepping into a sun-drenched kitchen in the French countryside—where rustic charm meets timeless elegance—this one’s for you! Here’s how to recreate our French country stone backsplash in your own home. Welcome to Montigny Manor, our family’s home build that was truly a labour of love: even though we weren’t the ones moving in! One of the most talked-about features? Our French country kitchen backsplash.

Jan 9, 2025 | fraicheliving.com | Tori Wesszer |Smart Co

This old-fashioned bread recipe (with a vegan variation) is completely foolproof and versatile: you can make your own bread, buns, hot dog buns, hamburger buns or even cinnamon buns out of it!I am a big fan of whole grain bread.  Honestly, the more nuts, seeds and fibre you can cram in a loaf the better as far as I’m concerned.  But there is something so nostalgic (and decadent) about fluffy white buns fresh from the oven (yes, with butter, I said it).

Aug 2, 2024 | fraicheliving.com | Tori Wesszer

As a local and major foodie, here are all my restaurant recommendations for Kelowna, BC!Kelowna has such a vibrant food and wine scene, and I am grateful to have so many great eateries in my backyard. I’ve rounded up some of my favourite places to eat at (I will make sure to keep adding to the list!), with a little something for everybody. Enjoy!My favourite little eatery is Roma Nord. Italian owners Danilo and Angela (she does the cooking) are hard-working, kind, and the very best hosts.

Jul 10, 2024 | fraicheliving.com | Tori Wesszer

Every year my family and I visit Tofino, and as big foodies, we’ve made it our mission to explore the local food scene. Here is my guide for the best places to eat in beautiful Tofino, BC!It has become an annual tradition for our family each June to take a trip to Tofino to kick off summer. Unlike previous years, we really chilled out this time and planned little other than our meals. It turned out to be one of our best vacations ever.

Jul 2, 2024 | fraicheliving.com | Tori Wesszer

You asked, I listened! Every year when my yard is in bloom, I receive hundreds of questions about how to grow hydrangeas. Today, I’ve rounded up all the tips and tricks to help you grow the hydrangeas of your dreams!Hydrangeas are such a showy flowering shrub, known for their stunning blooms and ability to elevate any garden or landscape. I’ve always thought they add a touch of elegance and old-fashioned charm to my outdoor space.