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 …
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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 held in the country side where the maple trees grow but …
Latest update: January 2019. 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 …
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 …