Aimée Wimbush-Bourque
@aimeebourque.bsky.social
She/her. Food creative & chef 🔪15 years of nourishing family recipes at Simple Bites blog. Zero hunger + zero waste advocate. Award-winning cookbook author. 📍 Halifax, Nova Scotia 🇨🇦
My first flag cake 🇨🇦🍓
It just felt right this year.
As did watermelon margaritas. 🇲🇽 🍉🍋🟩
Hope your Canada Day was special! 🇨🇦
It just felt right this year.
As did watermelon margaritas. 🇲🇽 🍉🍋🟩
Hope your Canada Day was special! 🇨🇦
July 2, 2025 at 7:31 PM
My first flag cake 🇨🇦🍓
It just felt right this year.
As did watermelon margaritas. 🇲🇽 🍉🍋🟩
Hope your Canada Day was special! 🇨🇦
It just felt right this year.
As did watermelon margaritas. 🇲🇽 🍉🍋🟩
Hope your Canada Day was special! 🇨🇦
NEW RECIPE! Maple Crème Fraîche Ice Cream🍦🍁
Dark maple syrup and a touch of tangy crème fraîche complement each other perfectly in this silky smooth, all-Canadian ice cream. 🍁 It’s a new family favourite!🍦 🇨🇦 Just in time for Canada Day. 🎉
simplebites.net/maple-creme-...
Dark maple syrup and a touch of tangy crème fraîche complement each other perfectly in this silky smooth, all-Canadian ice cream. 🍁 It’s a new family favourite!🍦 🇨🇦 Just in time for Canada Day. 🎉
simplebites.net/maple-creme-...
June 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NEW RECIPE! Maple Crème Fraîche Ice Cream🍦🍁
Dark maple syrup and a touch of tangy crème fraîche complement each other perfectly in this silky smooth, all-Canadian ice cream. 🍁 It’s a new family favourite!🍦 🇨🇦 Just in time for Canada Day. 🎉
simplebites.net/maple-creme-...
Dark maple syrup and a touch of tangy crème fraîche complement each other perfectly in this silky smooth, all-Canadian ice cream. 🍁 It’s a new family favourite!🍦 🇨🇦 Just in time for Canada Day. 🎉
simplebites.net/maple-creme-...
Berries & Cream Mini Trifles 🍓 Layers of cake and custard, jam and fruit – topped off with whipped cream! 🫐
These adorable berries & cream mini trifles are a perfect do-ahead dessert for a picnic or backyard gathering.
simplebites.net/berries-crea...
These adorable berries & cream mini trifles are a perfect do-ahead dessert for a picnic or backyard gathering.
simplebites.net/berries-crea...
June 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Berries & Cream Mini Trifles 🍓 Layers of cake and custard, jam and fruit – topped off with whipped cream! 🫐
These adorable berries & cream mini trifles are a perfect do-ahead dessert for a picnic or backyard gathering.
simplebites.net/berries-crea...
These adorable berries & cream mini trifles are a perfect do-ahead dessert for a picnic or backyard gathering.
simplebites.net/berries-crea...
NEW RECIPE: Best Banana Bread! 🍌
A vintage recipe with a unique history and a story.
A family favourite comfort food.
A truly one-of-kind loaf.
A do-ahead counter cake that improves with age.
A beloved lunchbox treat.
A road-trip staple.
simplebites.net/best-banana-...
A vintage recipe with a unique history and a story.
A family favourite comfort food.
A truly one-of-kind loaf.
A do-ahead counter cake that improves with age.
A beloved lunchbox treat.
A road-trip staple.
simplebites.net/best-banana-...
April 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW RECIPE: Best Banana Bread! 🍌
A vintage recipe with a unique history and a story.
A family favourite comfort food.
A truly one-of-kind loaf.
A do-ahead counter cake that improves with age.
A beloved lunchbox treat.
A road-trip staple.
simplebites.net/best-banana-...
A vintage recipe with a unique history and a story.
A family favourite comfort food.
A truly one-of-kind loaf.
A do-ahead counter cake that improves with age.
A beloved lunchbox treat.
A road-trip staple.
simplebites.net/best-banana-...
Meanwhile in Nova Scotia…Amherst is hosting its annual French Toast Fest.
Nasty Canadians flexing on egg surplus or small town happiness? 😉
🥚 🍞 🍁
Pass the maple syrup! #elbowsup
Nasty Canadians flexing on egg surplus or small town happiness? 😉
🥚 🍞 🍁
Pass the maple syrup! #elbowsup
March 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Meanwhile in Nova Scotia…Amherst is hosting its annual French Toast Fest.
Nasty Canadians flexing on egg surplus or small town happiness? 😉
🥚 🍞 🍁
Pass the maple syrup! #elbowsup
Nasty Canadians flexing on egg surplus or small town happiness? 😉
🥚 🍞 🍁
Pass the maple syrup! #elbowsup
Our Canadian flag turns 60 tomorrow! 🇨🇦
Let’s fly it from coast to coast to coast to celebrate the unity, democracy, diversity and equality that it represents. 🇨🇦🎉
#canadianflag
Let’s fly it from coast to coast to coast to celebrate the unity, democracy, diversity and equality that it represents. 🇨🇦🎉
#canadianflag
February 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Our Canadian flag turns 60 tomorrow! 🇨🇦
Let’s fly it from coast to coast to coast to celebrate the unity, democracy, diversity and equality that it represents. 🇨🇦🎉
#canadianflag
Let’s fly it from coast to coast to coast to celebrate the unity, democracy, diversity and equality that it represents. 🇨🇦🎉
#canadianflag
Beans & Lentils Recipe Round-Up 🫘 Happy World Pulses Day!
Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup
Sweet Potato Red Lentil Biscuits
Beef + Lentil Bolognese
Spiced Lentils with Squash + Chicken
Just a handful of my recipes featuring small ingredients with a big impact. 🌏
➡️ simplebites.net/beans-lentil...
Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup
Sweet Potato Red Lentil Biscuits
Beef + Lentil Bolognese
Spiced Lentils with Squash + Chicken
Just a handful of my recipes featuring small ingredients with a big impact. 🌏
➡️ simplebites.net/beans-lentil...
February 10, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Beans & Lentils Recipe Round-Up 🫘 Happy World Pulses Day!
Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup
Sweet Potato Red Lentil Biscuits
Beef + Lentil Bolognese
Spiced Lentils with Squash + Chicken
Just a handful of my recipes featuring small ingredients with a big impact. 🌏
➡️ simplebites.net/beans-lentil...
Coconut Curry Red Lentil Soup
Sweet Potato Red Lentil Biscuits
Beef + Lentil Bolognese
Spiced Lentils with Squash + Chicken
Just a handful of my recipes featuring small ingredients with a big impact. 🌏
➡️ simplebites.net/beans-lentil...
Double Chocolate and Maple Tahini Puffed Cereal Treats.
These are no-bake, one-bowl, vegan recipes, with just a handful of ingredients, perfect for a kitchen project with little ones. #ValentinesDay
simplebites.net/double-choco...
These are no-bake, one-bowl, vegan recipes, with just a handful of ingredients, perfect for a kitchen project with little ones. #ValentinesDay
simplebites.net/double-choco...
February 6, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Double Chocolate and Maple Tahini Puffed Cereal Treats.
These are no-bake, one-bowl, vegan recipes, with just a handful of ingredients, perfect for a kitchen project with little ones. #ValentinesDay
simplebites.net/double-choco...
These are no-bake, one-bowl, vegan recipes, with just a handful of ingredients, perfect for a kitchen project with little ones. #ValentinesDay
simplebites.net/double-choco...
February 3, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Look for Product of Canada labeling when shopping, folks. #BoycottUSA
February 3, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Look for Product of Canada labeling when shopping, folks. #BoycottUSA
The loooong journey home to Halifax, NS from Cortes Island, BC began hours ago with two ferry rides in the fog across the Discovery Passage to Campbell River. Now I’m in the Comox airport starting the first of three flights. 🫠 Canada is vast and beautiful, and exhausting to cross. 🌊 ⛴️ ✈️ 🚗
January 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
The loooong journey home to Halifax, NS from Cortes Island, BC began hours ago with two ferry rides in the fog across the Discovery Passage to Campbell River. Now I’m in the Comox airport starting the first of three flights. 🫠 Canada is vast and beautiful, and exhausting to cross. 🌊 ⛴️ ✈️ 🚗
The world is a dumpster fire these days, but in this quiet corner of BC’s Discovery Islands it is just tall fir trees, mossy forest and my mother and I picking winter chanterelles on a quiet morning.
January 24, 2025 at 3:01 AM
The world is a dumpster fire these days, but in this quiet corner of BC’s Discovery Islands it is just tall fir trees, mossy forest and my mother and I picking winter chanterelles on a quiet morning.
NEW! Citrus & Radicchio Salad w/ Walnuts & a tangy Maple Sumac Vinaigrette.
Plus variations and a salad formula to help you use what you have. 🍊🥬
This vibrant, #vegan salad is perfect for the winter months.
Top with feta, chèvre or blue cheese to elevate it.
simplebites.net/citrus-radic...
Plus variations and a salad formula to help you use what you have. 🍊🥬
This vibrant, #vegan salad is perfect for the winter months.
Top with feta, chèvre or blue cheese to elevate it.
simplebites.net/citrus-radic...
January 6, 2025 at 2:33 PM
NEW! Citrus & Radicchio Salad w/ Walnuts & a tangy Maple Sumac Vinaigrette.
Plus variations and a salad formula to help you use what you have. 🍊🥬
This vibrant, #vegan salad is perfect for the winter months.
Top with feta, chèvre or blue cheese to elevate it.
simplebites.net/citrus-radic...
Plus variations and a salad formula to help you use what you have. 🍊🥬
This vibrant, #vegan salad is perfect for the winter months.
Top with feta, chèvre or blue cheese to elevate it.
simplebites.net/citrus-radic...
Embracing winter with Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal! 🥄🍎
Hearty rolled oats and grated apple are mixed up with maple syrup and spices and baked into a cozy and comforting breakfast. simplebites.net/embracing-wi...
Hearty rolled oats and grated apple are mixed up with maple syrup and spices and baked into a cozy and comforting breakfast. simplebites.net/embracing-wi...
January 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Embracing winter with Apple Pie Baked Oatmeal! 🥄🍎
Hearty rolled oats and grated apple are mixed up with maple syrup and spices and baked into a cozy and comforting breakfast. simplebites.net/embracing-wi...
Hearty rolled oats and grated apple are mixed up with maple syrup and spices and baked into a cozy and comforting breakfast. simplebites.net/embracing-wi...
Happy New Year!! 2025 🥂🎉Fortunate to ring in the new year with friends in Montreal who cooked a Japanese feast! Such a fun night for the whole family. 🥢 🍚 🥟 🍲 🥒
January 1, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Happy New Year!! 2025 🥂🎉Fortunate to ring in the new year with friends in Montreal who cooked a Japanese feast! Such a fun night for the whole family. 🥢 🍚 🥟 🍲 🥒
It’s all here, from luxurious dips to succulent meatballs, hot cheese and bacon-wrapped everything!
Bonus: Use my formula to build a menu for your cocktail party!
Bonus: Use my formula to build a menu for your cocktail party!
December 17, 2024 at 3:13 PM
It’s all here, from luxurious dips to succulent meatballs, hot cheese and bacon-wrapped everything!
Bonus: Use my formula to build a menu for your cocktail party!
Bonus: Use my formula to build a menu for your cocktail party!
NEW! Winter Holiday Appetizer Ideas
Are you in party planning mode? I’ve got a festive round-up of homemade appetizers on the blog, perfect for your next holiday party. Includes both vegetarian and meat recipes, and keeps things fairly simple. simplebites.net/winter-holid...
Are you in party planning mode? I’ve got a festive round-up of homemade appetizers on the blog, perfect for your next holiday party. Includes both vegetarian and meat recipes, and keeps things fairly simple. simplebites.net/winter-holid...
December 17, 2024 at 3:13 PM
NEW! Winter Holiday Appetizer Ideas
Are you in party planning mode? I’ve got a festive round-up of homemade appetizers on the blog, perfect for your next holiday party. Includes both vegetarian and meat recipes, and keeps things fairly simple. simplebites.net/winter-holid...
Are you in party planning mode? I’ve got a festive round-up of homemade appetizers on the blog, perfect for your next holiday party. Includes both vegetarian and meat recipes, and keeps things fairly simple. simplebites.net/winter-holid...
I prefer my snowdrifts to be made of marshmallow, preferably candy-cane flavoured, balanced with blushing ripples of tangy raspberry powder.
December 13, 2024 at 3:36 PM
I prefer my snowdrifts to be made of marshmallow, preferably candy-cane flavoured, balanced with blushing ripples of tangy raspberry powder.
Winter Crudité with Chili Salt, Lime & Sumac - the simple yet surprisingly delicious appetizer that I have at all my holiday parties (and family movie night too, let’s be real).
It’s the perfect balance to the rich food we’ll be enjoying over the next few weeks. 🥰
simplebites.net/healthier-ho...
It’s the perfect balance to the rich food we’ll be enjoying over the next few weeks. 🥰
simplebites.net/healthier-ho...
December 9, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Winter Crudité with Chili Salt, Lime & Sumac - the simple yet surprisingly delicious appetizer that I have at all my holiday parties (and family movie night too, let’s be real).
It’s the perfect balance to the rich food we’ll be enjoying over the next few weeks. 🥰
simplebites.net/healthier-ho...
It’s the perfect balance to the rich food we’ll be enjoying over the next few weeks. 🥰
simplebites.net/healthier-ho...
Ohmahgah cookie swap 2024 just happened and I have to share the beauty!!
The level of execution, care, flavours and ingredients here are top tier. 🍪
@simonathibault.bsky.social
@karenpinchin.bsky.social
The level of execution, care, flavours and ingredients here are top tier. 🍪
@simonathibault.bsky.social
@karenpinchin.bsky.social
December 7, 2024 at 5:45 PM
Ohmahgah cookie swap 2024 just happened and I have to share the beauty!!
The level of execution, care, flavours and ingredients here are top tier. 🍪
@simonathibault.bsky.social
@karenpinchin.bsky.social
The level of execution, care, flavours and ingredients here are top tier. 🍪
@simonathibault.bsky.social
@karenpinchin.bsky.social
Homemade Quiche Tutorial! 🥚🧀
Let’s hear it for the humble quiche, that beloved brunch/lunch classic. It’s a fantastic vehicle for leftovers, especially around this time of the year.
This one has ham, leeks, cheese, scraps of herbs. simplebites.net/asparagus-an...
#zerowaste
Let’s hear it for the humble quiche, that beloved brunch/lunch classic. It’s a fantastic vehicle for leftovers, especially around this time of the year.
This one has ham, leeks, cheese, scraps of herbs. simplebites.net/asparagus-an...
#zerowaste
December 6, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Homemade Quiche Tutorial! 🥚🧀
Let’s hear it for the humble quiche, that beloved brunch/lunch classic. It’s a fantastic vehicle for leftovers, especially around this time of the year.
This one has ham, leeks, cheese, scraps of herbs. simplebites.net/asparagus-an...
#zerowaste
Let’s hear it for the humble quiche, that beloved brunch/lunch classic. It’s a fantastic vehicle for leftovers, especially around this time of the year.
This one has ham, leeks, cheese, scraps of herbs. simplebites.net/asparagus-an...
#zerowaste
Now is the perfect time to plan a cookie swap! Gather your friends and get baking. 🍪
This is my longest running Christmas tradition- almost 20 years now!
And it's such a fun and easy event to host.
Here's the list with details:
simplebites.net/tips-on-how-...
#christmascookies
This is my longest running Christmas tradition- almost 20 years now!
And it's such a fun and easy event to host.
Here's the list with details:
simplebites.net/tips-on-how-...
#christmascookies
December 5, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Now is the perfect time to plan a cookie swap! Gather your friends and get baking. 🍪
This is my longest running Christmas tradition- almost 20 years now!
And it's such a fun and easy event to host.
Here's the list with details:
simplebites.net/tips-on-how-...
#christmascookies
This is my longest running Christmas tradition- almost 20 years now!
And it's such a fun and easy event to host.
Here's the list with details:
simplebites.net/tips-on-how-...
#christmascookies
🎄 NEW: Christmas Tea Party! 🫖
Hospitality tips & special recipes for hosting a festive Christmas tea party and creating a cozy memory with friends. ⭐️🎄🥂🫖🍰
It was so fun to dream up this Christmas-themed menu and tablescape. A jolly good time.
simplebites.net/christmas-te...
Hospitality tips & special recipes for hosting a festive Christmas tea party and creating a cozy memory with friends. ⭐️🎄🥂🫖🍰
It was so fun to dream up this Christmas-themed menu and tablescape. A jolly good time.
simplebites.net/christmas-te...
December 4, 2024 at 7:01 PM
🎄 NEW: Christmas Tea Party! 🫖
Hospitality tips & special recipes for hosting a festive Christmas tea party and creating a cozy memory with friends. ⭐️🎄🥂🫖🍰
It was so fun to dream up this Christmas-themed menu and tablescape. A jolly good time.
simplebites.net/christmas-te...
Hospitality tips & special recipes for hosting a festive Christmas tea party and creating a cozy memory with friends. ⭐️🎄🥂🫖🍰
It was so fun to dream up this Christmas-themed menu and tablescape. A jolly good time.
simplebites.net/christmas-te...
My Feed-A-Crowd Perfect Chocolate Cake got a festive glow-up for a special holiday party last night. ❄️⭐️🎄
This cake ALWAYS comes in clutch. I had the whole cake in the freezer, and decorating it took five minutes. 👊🏻
simplebites.net/feed-a-crowd...
#baking
This cake ALWAYS comes in clutch. I had the whole cake in the freezer, and decorating it took five minutes. 👊🏻
simplebites.net/feed-a-crowd...
#baking
December 3, 2024 at 12:55 AM
My Feed-A-Crowd Perfect Chocolate Cake got a festive glow-up for a special holiday party last night. ❄️⭐️🎄
This cake ALWAYS comes in clutch. I had the whole cake in the freezer, and decorating it took five minutes. 👊🏻
simplebites.net/feed-a-crowd...
#baking
This cake ALWAYS comes in clutch. I had the whole cake in the freezer, and decorating it took five minutes. 👊🏻
simplebites.net/feed-a-crowd...
#baking