Instead of serving a glass of Champagne, you can serve Champagne cocktails. You can either use real Champagne or a sparkling wine. We found that the Roederer Estate Brut NV from California is a wonderful substitute to the real thing. A versatile Champagne is the Veuve Clicquot. The Kitchn shared three bubbly cocktails. Their Pear-Cranberry Champagne [...]
FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | December 30, 2010 | by Kim Vallee
If you are looking for a no-fuss appetizer to prepare that will be a crowd pleaser, check out this recipe by Matt Bittman. No need of cooking skills to prepare his Broiled Sardines With Lemon and Thyme. photo: Evan Sung for The New York Times
ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | December 27, 2010 | by Kim Vallee
Here are three simple Holiday recipes from Ricardo Larrivée, that many of you know from his cooking show Ricardo and Friends at Food Network Canada. For party favors or hostess gifts, you can make several jars of Creamy Fudge Spread. It will also come handy if you host a brunch. No need of having any baking skills [...]
FAMILY, GAMES and Toys | December 26, 2010 | by Kim Vallee
I already introduced the awesome Kidz Box by Modern-twist last summer. They collaborated with Dwell Studio to bring three more illustrations to their collection. These ones are more tailored for the little ones. I want to get the Garden Bird for my niece because she loves pink. The Animal Blocks will be good for a [...]
December 24, 2010 | by Kim
Christmas Eve is a big day in Quebec. Tonight, we will be celebrating with the family. Before I wrap my last presents, [...]
December 22, 2010 | by Guest
This is post by my friend Nathalie, who is a true foodie and the blogger behind Foodies Emporium. Check out her post [...]
December 21, 2010 | by Heather
Holiday party season is in full swing. Whether you’re hosting family and friends for dinner, neighbours during an afternoon open house or [...]
December 21, 2010 | by Kim
These two Christmas treats are eye candies. These recipes from Annabel Karmel, a UK’s best-selling author of seventeen books on baby and children’s [...]
ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | December 30, 2010 | by Kim Vallee