Archive | 2012

FOOD + DRINKS, RECIPES + menus | May 15, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Two Tartine Recipes by La Tartine Gourmande

savory tartines by beatrice peltre

Last Friday, food blogger Beatrice Peltre of La Tartine Gourmande  was at “The Martha Stewart Show”.  Bea prepared two savory tartines from her first cookbook. Everything looks tasty! Tartines, which are open sandwiches, make great lunch.  I love these two recipes because there are filled with colorful food. Plan ahead of time if you wish to [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | May 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

What To Drink: Go Pink for Mother’s Day

pink drinks for mother's day

Mom-tini recipe from NUVO Sparkling Liqueur | Pomtini recipe  from POM  | Pink Blossom recipe  from SAQ | Nude Nuvo recipe  from NUVO Here are four feminine cocktails that you could serve your mom this Mother’s Day.  Personally, I look forward to sip my Pink Blossom. Mom-tini recipe 2 oz POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice 2 oz Vodka Splash [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | May 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Must-Have for a Picnic: A Table-on-the-go

eucalyptus folding picnic table

Table in a Bag on sale at $49.95 USD at Crate and Barrel This picture illustrates my ideal picnic at the park. I love all the details. I need a folding picnic table like this to make my picnic more stylish and comfortable. People who bought it commented that the table is the perfect height [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL | May 9, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Friendly Luxury When Camping

cozy camping bedroom

photos by Thomas J. Story for Sunset magazine – May 2012 Camping has evolved so much since my childhood. I prefer a nice hotel room to sleeping in a tent any time. I’m also aware that many young kids adore camping; maybe that I will need to adapt. Just in case, I explored how I [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL

May 8, 2012 | by Kim

Kim Loves: Reisenthel’s Travel Bags

reisenthel travel bags

I have a love affair with some brands and Reisenthel is one of these brands for me. It has been a while [...]

COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS

May 5, 2012 | by Kim

Tatau: A New Kitchen Knife Collection by...

tatau knife set

Anna and Gian Franco Gasparini designed for Alessi a 5-knife collection with a unique design feature. Grip styles and food icons that [...]

JUST me, LIVING

May 3, 2012 | by Kim

What To Wear: Mom and a Toddler on a Rainy Day

mom toddler fashion on rainy days

Before motherhood, I only wear modern style trench coats. I am still a fan of the ones by m0851 but I can’t [...]

LIVING, TRAVEL

May 3, 2012 | by Kim

Friendly to Kids: Family Stays and Teaching...

family stays

By design, boutique hotels try to raise the bar in hospitality. Since I became a mom, I look for services that I [...]

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