Hi! I’m Janel

A Canadian Maritime native who has made the Caribbean home, I have a diverse professional history. I spent my formative years in hospitality (bartending/serving) before transitioning a decade ago to a digital media career, where I currently specialize in photography, videography, and graphic and web design. If you’re interested in my real job, you can check me here!

I’m a huge Foodie and love to travel; this blog is my creative hobby, where I get to blend some skills with the things I love. So here we are! I’m dedicated to discovering cool places, developing good recipes and sharing all of it here with you.

Lemon&Life is all about celebrating the good things in life: great food, memorable travel, and a beautifully curated home. In the kitchen, we prioritize meals that are healthy, flavourful, and veggie-forward, featuring plenty of plant-based recipes with occasional forays into fish or meat. But because life is about balance, you'll also find my favourite comfort foods, tempting desserts, and cheat-day classics. Beyond the plate, stick around for captivating travel stories that capture the world's beauty and unique flavours, plus curated home goods and lifestyle content to inspire a simple, well-lived life both inside and out of the kitchen.

I also prioritize sourcing sustainable ingredients and make a concerted effort to support local farmers.

Living in the Caribbean presents unique challenges in terms of ingredient accessibility. I love adding my twist to any recipe I come across. Whether you call it Caribbean fusion or a blend of North American flair, my goal is simply to feed you good and to share delicious dishes!

“When Life hands us lemons, bella, facciamo limoncello!” -Nonna