At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, FOOD + drinks | November 20, 2009

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 or [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | October 3, 2009

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Many French Toast Recipes

If you are looking for what to cook this weekend for breakfast, why not make French toasts? I shared my basic French toast recipe a while ago. It is so easy to make that you can do it for a weekday breakfast. Someone commented on The Kitchn about the fact that they don’t make French toasts [...]

DINING, DISHING tips | September 25, 2009

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Breakfast Inspiration

I love this picture. The superb crafted table, the breakfast scene, and the angle of the shot. I dream of having enough room in my house for an extra-long dining table. You save space by putting benches and stools instead of chairs. + Via July 2007 edition of Living etc

ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | July 7, 2009

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The Simple Pleasure of Eating Breakfast Outside

It is easy to forget that simple pleasure brings us happiness. Setting up a nice table for breakfast on the patio is one of these divine moments where you can relax and enjoy the company of your family. It only takes a few minutes to add details using craft supplies and accessories that you keep [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | June 30, 2009

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Honeycomb Toast and Tea Set by Jason Neufeld

Finding unique, outstanding gifts mostly assure you that you will be invited over and over. Plus, you avoid the awkward situations where you bring the same gift than another guest to an anniversary or a housewarming party. This is why I am always on the lookout for cool and original gift ideas. Beware that the ceramic [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | May 28, 2009

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Invite these Egg-Cup Buckets to your Summer Brunch

The red metal egg-cup buckets come handy because it let your guests eat their eggs the way they like. As a bonus, the written time simplifies the food service. They are sold in a set of 6 with 2 egg cups per cooking time. They shout fun in a good way. They could be the starting [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | April 27, 2009

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Edward Wohl’s Sandwich Boards and Wooden Spread Knife for Mother’s Day

Thanks to my resourceful mother, I will get my own DIY sandwich boards; I opted for an 8 x 12-inch board since I want enough space to put a small bowl of soup and a sandwich. A wooden board absorbs the condensation out of toasted bread, which is part of the appeal. As I put my [...]

DINING, LINENS | April 16, 2009

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Linen Bread Bag and Bicycle Frame Lunch Tote

It seems to be the week for kitchen linens. The charm of a round bread linen bag always get me. I own the black and sand Bread Bag by Stelton. You may remember the exquisite breadbasket by C. Quoi, made in France. I love both but if you are looking for a steal instead of a [...]