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Archive | February, 2007

FOOD + DRINK, FOOD presentation | February 28, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

Verrines are more than the latest trend in gourmet cuisine

As I was reading today’s edition of the food section on the Los Angeles Times, I was seduced by the verrines. I was familiar with verrines but I did not know the name of that technique until this morning. First of all, let me explain what a verrine is. This is simply a dessert or [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | February 27, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

Tastespotting: every craving has its shot

One month has past since the launch of the new food venture from NotCot.org called Tastespotting. I visited it a few times already and it is worthy of my recommendations. Tastespotting is a community for cooks and food lover. It is a place to discover new blogs and where people can become stars. You can [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, FOOD presentation | February 27, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

La Tartine Gourmande does it again

That girl never stops to impress me with her recipes. Her blog is a must read about cooking. In today’s post, Béa shares a wonderful recipe for your next cocktail. You will stand out from the crowd if you serve her Beet Mousse and Radish Mise-en-Bouche at your next party dinner. The fuchsia pink color adds [...]

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ENTERTAINING, TABLETOP | February 26, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

Dinner by Design: glamorous events lead to all sorts of dreams

This week end I spoke to one of my girlfriends that organize fundraising events for a foundation. We discussed Elle Decor’s Dining by Design episode of Behind the Bash that I saw a few weeks ago. A rerun was playing later that day. I told her she has to watch it to see what we could [...]

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ENTERTAINING, TABLETOP

February 24, 2007 | by Kim