At Home with Kim Vallee

FOOD + DRINK, FOR all the family | January 13, 2013 | by Kim Vallee

Weekly Meal Planner: Week 1

I have a confession to make. I don’t plan ahead what I will make for dinner. Because I am looking at ways for finding time, I would like to change my routine. After all, planning ahead your meals would reduce my shopping time. As a first step to change my behaviour, I decided to chronicle [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | November 6, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

How I Solved the What’s for Dinner Dilemma

photo: IKEA In a few words, I gave me less time to think about what’s to eat for dinner. Since my toddler go to day care, the need to quickly prepare dinner has taken a new meaning. I remain impulsive when it comes to decide what to eat for dinner but I added more organisation [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | January 11, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

In Season: Kale

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When a leafy green vegetable shows up on food trend lists, there must be something truly wonderful about it. That’s what made me consider kale as a new addition to our fridge’s crisper during a recent weekend grocery shopping trip. A relative to every vegetable kids (and adults) love to hate – including cabbage, broccoli [...]

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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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ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | March 25, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Five Light Desserts to Serve at a Brunch or a Picnic

Many occasions call for a light dessert instead of a piece of cake. This is particularly true at Easter, at a picnic, a walk at the beach or at a family brunch. Here are recipes that you will be proud to serve to your guests. + Coconut and Lime Macaroons by La Tartine Gourmande + [...]

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FOOD + DRINK, RECIPES + menus | March 8, 2010 | by Kim Vallee

Lemon and Rosemary Chicken | Pollo Arrosto recipe

I can rarely resist a tasty simple to make lemon chicken recipe. This is why I share the aromatic roasted chicken recipe by Evan Kleiman of Angeli Caffe in Los Angeles. I spotted his recipe on Saveur. The recipe is something that you can make after a day at the office, if you do not [...]

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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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ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | September 6, 2009 | by Kim Vallee

David Rocco Discussed His Laid-back Entertaining Philosophy

The October 2009 issue of Canadian House and Home let us see a glimpse of David Rocco’s house in Toronto. The decor translates a rustic, comfortable feeling. It seems that Nina and him listened to my advice on how to create a welcoming front door. What I found most interesting is how David described his [...]

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