At Home with Kim Vallee

COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINK | May 31, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Three Canadian Shows on the Cooking Channel Lineup

In case you did not hear, the Food Network (the US one) has replaced the Fine Living channel by the Cooking Channel. And Memorial Day 2010 marks the day Cooking Channel goes on air. Since I live in Canada, this news doesn’t change anything for me except that I am proud to report that three [...]

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COCKTAILS + wine, FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | January 17, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Chips are Not Only Made with Potatoes

Cooking your own chips is not complicated. What I like the most is that you can use vegetables, fruits and cheese to make your chips. You can serve them as a snack, an appetizer or a side dish. I compiled a list of 5 favorite recipes for you to try: + A classic Baked Potato [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | November 20, 2009 | by Kim Vallee

The Best Scrambled Eggs Recipe

I love scrambled eggs. It is simple and fast to make but strangely most people did not learn how to properly cook scrambled eggs. And the fast-food industry did not help on that matter. Therefore, I share my secrets for making the perfect scrambled eggs. First of all, scrambled eggs do not have any cream [...]

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COOKBOOKS, FOOD + DRINK | May 30, 2009 | by Kim Vallee

Late news: Signing for Laura Calder’s Latest Cookbook

It may be too late but I still want to publish the info, just in case. Laura will do two signings for her latest book French Taste at Appetite for Books on today, May 30, 2009. Sadly, there is no words on the time. Apparently, you need to book your presence. To see if it [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | January 15, 2009 | by Kim Vallee

The Best of Bon Appetit January 2009

Bon Appetit starts the year with a Value Issue. It is filled with eat better for less recipes. Here are some cool ideas for casual dinner parties and middle of the week get-togethers. Country Pate Impress your friends next time you hosted a wine cocktails by serving only homemade paté de campagne (country pate) and [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | April 17, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

Salmon en Croute by Laura Calder | What’s for Supper

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Since we must all eat more Omega-3, I was looking for a salmon dish when I started to watch the Puff Pastry episode of French Food at Home. I found my match with the stylish and delicious Salmon en Croute. Puff Pastry Tips You can make your own dough but it is quicker to go [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | March 14, 2008 | by Kim Vallee

Having a pie on Pi Day

You may not know that I begun my career as a mathematician. So it is normal that I celebrate the spirit of Pi Day. This celebration occurs every year on March 14th in reference to the irrational number Pi = 3.1415926535… If you are interested by this mystic number, I suggest you read Contact (the [...]

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ENTERTAINING, FOOD + DRINK, HOLIDAY entertaining, RECIPES + menus, TABLETOP | October 5, 2007 | by Kim Vallee

Menu and inspirations for a Thanksgiving dinner party

Thanksgiving is next Monday in Canada. We are lucky to have a warm autumn so far. Oranges and reds brighten the trees but there are still many shapes of greens around us. That will be my color palette. I proposed to you a more refined look on Thanksgiving. We must make an effort to modernize [...]

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