Yearly Archives: 2016

19
Dec
posted in : MONTREAL

I don’t know about you but I always have a hard time picking a wine during the holiday season. There are so many available and it’s hard to know which go best with what. The SAQ’s advisors aren’t always available because the stores are so busy and there are many private port wines that we don’t …

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14
Dec
posted in : MONTREAL, sweet spots

A bûche de Noël is always the dessert of choice on my table during the holidays. I used to make them with my mom when I was younger and they hold a special meaning in my heart imbued with nostalgia and the festive spirit. There are many delicious choices for bûches in Montreal but if …

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9
Dec
posted in : MONTREAL, NEWS

Here’s Part 2 of my holiday gift guide for the food and travel lover on your list from more of my favourite food and travel bloggers. I’d love to hear what your favourite gift ideas are so don’t hesitate to tell me in the comments below. In case you missed Part 1 from some of my favourite …

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1
Dec
posted in : MONTREAL, TRAVELS, NEWS

A few days ago, I sat down to write my annual gift guide for the food and travel lover on your list when I thought I’d ask some of my food and travel loving friends what their favourite things to gift and to receive are. These friends just happen to be talented bloggers, food stylists, food photographers, …

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11
Nov
posted in : TRAVELS

I wrote this while sitting in a small, independent café in Leeds, England. I’d just ordered a flat white made with single origin beans from Ethiopia and micro-roasted by a local roaster. Apart from the revealing British accent, I could’ve literally been anywhere in the world. Anywhere with a good coffee scene, that is. When I travel, …

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