Monthly Archives: January 2016

29
Jan

This is one of the questions I get asked the most: how do you take such nice photos in a dimly lit restaurant? Lighting is so important for photos and most restaurant evening lighting won’t be optimal even when you have a “real” camera. I hardly ever bring a camera to restaurants anymore so I almost …

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26
Jan
posted in : Cuba, TRAVELS

Cuba is like no other place on this planet. It’s the island time forgot since 1959. It’s a unique time capsule filled with vintage cars, peeled paint and barely standing buildings but also gorgeous beaches and beautiful architecture. It’s also a place where happy, welcoming Cubans are ever smiling, dancing and making the best of the …

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22
Jan

I received Ricardo’s Best Cookies recipe book at the Food Bloggers of Canada conference this past October where it was part of the fabulous goodie bag. I quickly flipped through the 72 recipes and fell instantly in love with each and every one. The photography is absolutely gorgeous and the recipes all look delicious. The book includes …

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19
Jan
posted in : Lebanon, RECIPES

I spent a couple of weeks in Lebanon this past holiday season. If you love eating, Lebanon should definitely be on your travel list. My people know how to eat! We are obsessed with food. We talk about the next meal while eating and nothing is ever planned unless it’s around food. I hadn’t been to …

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14
Jan
posted in : TRAVELS

I don’t know about you but when I board a plane for a long flight, I usually dress up in “combat mode”. This outfit includes comfortable shoes that won’t set off the security gates and are easy to take on and off on the plane, pants that are comfortable but don’t look like jogging pants …

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