At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, FOOD + drinks | November 2, 2009

Ginger Basiltini Recipe

I wish I tried that cocktail when we went to The Girl & The Fig in Sonoma last January. Next time! In the meantime, I could ask my husband to fine tune our own Ginger Basiltini based on the recipe adapted by the LA Times. If we improve it, I will share it with you. + [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | September 20, 2009

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Preview of Living etc October 2009

Every month, you can get a glimpse at the next issue of Living etc. I say next issue because in Canada, or at least in Montreal, we are always one month behind. I spotted cool ideas for when you entertain. First, I look forward for the eye-catching tapas prepared by Donna Hay for the October 2009 [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | August 1, 2009

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Ice Pops For Grown Ups: Margarita, Martini and Mojito Popsicle Recipes

Serving alcohol popsicles adds a special touch to a pool party. Instead of a digestive, keep the party alive and serve Havana Mojito popsicles as an after-dessert treat on the patio. Or great your guest with a margarita popsicle. This way, you will not lose time making drinks as your guests arrive. Plus, it will spread [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | June 25, 2009

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Summer Cocktails Made with Campari

Let’s revisit my favorite cocktails for summer besides the mojitos. I love Campari on a summer day. I often served Campari to my first friends because it is unexpected and simple to make. I typically go for tall drink recipes. You save time this way and the alcohol level is typically lower. A simple way to greet [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | May 20, 2009

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Homemade Ginger Ale and a Cocktail recipe for my Gastronomic Wednesday

I told you last week about the importance of using freshly squeezed juice when making a cocktail. This week, I am going further and I propose you make your own ginger ale. Do not worry; it is simpler than it sounds. Creating a homemade ginger ale starts by making a ginger syrup. You add either seltzer [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | May 13, 2009

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Tom Collins with Prosciutto and Sundried Tomato Rolls for my Gastronomic Wednesday

The first drink pairing combination from last week Bombay Sapphire event can be done if your guests announce themselves 10 minutes before the event. Merlin Griffiths entertained us with the hoax story behind the Tom Collins drink. The first written recipe of the Tom Collins was in 1986 edition of The Bar-Tender’s Guide by Jerry Thomas. [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | May 9, 2009

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How to do the Flaming Orange Zest and the Sapphire Cosmopolitan

I could not wait so I am publishing the first cocktail recipe. This is the most complicated cocktail recipe that was demonstrated at the Bombay Sapphire event. The difficulty comes from its garnish. It is easy to do once you know how. This bartender’s trick will put your guests in awe for sure. It infuses [...]

ENTERTAINING, EVENT planning | May 9, 2009

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The Bombay Sapphire Collins Event for the Media was a Treat

I was one of the few epicurean bloggers and journalists in Montreal invited to experience the Bombay Sapphire Collins event last Tuesday at the upstairs meeting room of Le Local. It was a fun, intimate evening developed around cocktail, food and entertaining. The night seems tailored for At Home with Kim Vallee. As a bonus, my [...]