Category Archives: sweet spots

Making a yule log is a long winded–albeit rewarding–process. I used to make about a dozen bûches de Noël every year with my mom. We would start by making the logs and freezing them a couple of weeks before the holidays then we would assemble them as needed. It seemed as if we were baking …

A version of this article was first written for Tourisme Montréal I know it doesn’t feel like it right now but spring is around the corner, friends! And if you’re in Quebec, that means that it’s time to head to a cabane à sucre or sugar shack to enjoy some maple delights. These are traditionally …

A version of this article was first written for Tourisme Montréal Nothing says cozy and comforting like a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Luscious, warm, rich, sweet or spicy, the beverages listed below are the perfect mix of premium ingredients and creativity. From classic to completely decadent and utterly funky, they’re the perfect mugs of comfort …

Musts for foodies visiting Montreal for the first time A version of this article was first written for Tourisme Montréal. If you’re a foodie visiting Montreal for the first time, bienvenue! You’re about to embark on a deliciously memorable journey filled with luscious pastries, dreamy meals, exhilarating culinary adventures and heady libations. 1. GO TO …

Seriously though, I can’t keep up with the rate of cafes openings in Montreal lately! I am self employed and I often work in cafés and even I can’t keep up! Don’t get me wrong, I love the fact that so many great independent coffee shops are opening up allowing us to never go without …