At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | July 1, 2009

Happy Canada Day!

By this sunny morning here in Montreal, I wish all my fellow Canadians a great Canada Day! I was in San Francisco last week which meant I did not have the time to create new mood boards to help you prepare your party. I noticed that many have look at my previous menu suggestions. Click [...]

ENTERTAINING, SPECIAL occasions | June 22, 2009

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Elevating the Home Cooking Approach at Parties

I was interviewed last Friday by a Montreal-based journalist about the art of making menu when you hosting a party at home. My best advice has always been to cook dishes that you are familiar with. This way, you will not stress out. Your meal must taste great. It is not the time to experiment. [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 30, 2008

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My Canada Day Party Ideas on The Province by Cheryl Chan | News Flash

If you are still looking for ideas to celebrate Canada Day tomorrow, do not despair. I got an easy solution for you than is sure to impress your friends and family. Simply read the casual and relaxed guide prepared by Cheryl Chan for The Vancouver Province. The owner of Bright Ideas Event Coordinators, Sharon Bonner and [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 25, 2008

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Get Inspired by IKEA Summer Collection for Canada Day and the Fourth of July

Literal party themes are not my thing. You do not need to fill the room with maple leafs or over saturate the space with the flag patterns like it is suggested by the mass produced dinnerware and party supplies. You can still show your patriotism at your party by doing it on a more subtle way. [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 21, 2008

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Canada Day Menu Ideas

This story is born of two needs. I wanted to showcase the best from the Boating Party and Picnic board by Snippet & Ink on {frolic!}. The second need was to help you plan your Canada Day party. Let’s start with the latest cookbook by Anita Stewart. I bought my copy at Costco a few weeks [...]

ENTERTAINING, TABLESCAPE | June 29, 2007

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Canadian birch and birds for a natured-inspired Canada Day Tabletop Theme

Nature is something that really defines the Canadian way of life. So why not let nature be the star of your Canada Day Party? Especially that birch tree, old wood stump and faux bois are so hot right now in the design world. All winter, I was eager to buy the birch candles. The problem is [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 25, 2007

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Canada Day Party menus: The best of Canadian cuisine

This is a follow-up to my story about Canada Day Bash profile but this time I discuss my menu options. One way to build your Canada Day menu starts by planning your meal around one particular region in Canada. It does not have to be the region where you live. Your party will stand out from your neighbors and people [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | June 20, 2007

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Start planning how to celebrate Canada Day with tips from HGTV.ca newsletter

I told you earlier about my participation on a Canada Day Bash Profile written by Nadine Anglin for the Web site of HGTV Canada. The Canada Day Parties newsletter edition reached my inbox this morning. You also get a Canada Day party menu that was prepared by the foodtv.ca Editorial Team. You will find the recipes on [...]