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ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | March 2, 2010

Infuse a Burst of Flavor in Ice Cubes and Water

Today, it feels like Spring in Montreal. I am thinking about summer drinks to serve on a terrace. Here are a few tips to cheer up water and cocktails. Drop berries, herbs, strips of citrus zest and ginger bits before you add water to your ice cube trays. It cannot be simpler than that. Adding Tonic [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | March 2, 2010

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Oscar Party Ideas

You have less than a week to prepare for the Academy Awards 2010. I scoured the Web to integrate the best party ideas into a cohesive party theme. You could easily merge the do it yourself candy bags from Twig & Thistle with Bakerella’s oscar statuette cookies. Print Your Own Candy Bags, Invites and Ballots For a [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | February 22, 2010

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Make Your Own Blini Bar

I keep on my fridge a pack of mini blinis. These Russian mini crepes come handy whenever I host an impromptu cocktail. Sunday Suppers talked about the blini bar. Their concept is even simpler since they suggest that your guests make their own canapés. You can even add a friendly competition on whom made the best [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | January 31, 2010

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Stylish Sunday Brunch with Baked Eggs Florentine

I love these pictures of a Sunday brunch that was featured on Canadian House and Home. You will not have to wake up at 5 in the morning to set up this stylish tabletop. Whether you have a brunch with friends or family and kids, everyone will feel welcome with a navy and white tabletop. The [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

January 5, 2010

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A Restaurant where You Make Your Own Pancakes

If you do not like your pancakes, you will only have you to blame at Slappy Cakes. Each table features a built-in griddle. They bring you the batter, fruits and other accompaniments. They offer a variety of batter options, including buttermilk, buckwheat, vegan and gluten-free. Some of the berries and fruits are grown on their own [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

November 3, 2009

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Entertaining Essentials at IKEA

The easier road for stress-free entertaining is to equip yourself with versatile tableware. Casual chic tabletop is what most people are aiming for these days. After all, you celebrate amongst close friends and family. As I shopped at IKEA yesterday, I took pictures of tableware that delivers that spirit. I spotted affordable tableware that you will [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

September 6, 2009

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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 laid-back [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining

August 24, 2009

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Book Club Party Food

Being in a book club is a great way to exchange ideas and mingle with people. Each club sets its own formula for organizing the meeting. Instead of a dinner, moms may prefer to meet in the middle of the afternoon. Many clubs meets at a restaurant but I prefer the formula where you meet [...]

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