Written on September 5, 2012 at 7:31 pm, by Mayssam
So what did you do this past Labour Day weekend? I was lucky enough to be invited by some Italian friends to a “tomato making” party so I spent my Saturday making fresh tomato sauce with some Italian friends. It was so much fun to participate and to watch such a tradition taking place. Six …
Written on May 27, 2014 at 9:38 pm, by Mayssam
This article was last updated in November 2019. A version of this article was first written for Tourisme Montréal. In the last few years, Montreal has seen a boom in artisanal boulangeries (bread bakeries) and pâtisseries (pastry shops). From specialized cupcake stores, designer donuts and dainty French pastries to more traditional buttery baked goods, croissants and …
Written on December 31, 2013 at 10:16 am, by Mayssam
The December edition of Current Crush comes to you on the last day of the year. Just a quick reminder that these “Current Crush” posts are here so I can share a few of my latest coups de cœur with you. Some of these spots may be new, some a bit more honed but they’re …
Written on December 10, 2013 at 11:21 am, by Mayssam
People have told me that I am hard to shop for but I disagree. I am the easiest person to shop for, just offer me a plane ticket and I will be happy! Just kidding, of course (unless you really want to!). Seriously though, nothing makes me happier than a book… a cookbook, more specifically. …
Written on January 3, 2012 at 9:20 pm, by Mayssam
I debated whether or not to have my fourth annual dessert party this year. I was tired and lacking time and the holidays were around the corner much sooner than I realized! I finally decided to keep the tradition going but the idea of having to search through all my bookmarked recipes, my favourite dessert …
