At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, EVENT planning | May 9, 2009

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 [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | March 7, 2009

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Be in a Better Mood with NEWTREE’s Alpha Chocolate

I love dark chocolate. So I am looking for good reasons to eat a few bites. I discovered the NEWTREE large chocolate bars at a local fruit and vegetable shop. The NEWTREE Alpha collection is available in 3 tempting flavors: pure, chili pepper and the exquisite thyme. It is made with 65% dark Belgium [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | January 2, 2009

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Elevating the Soda to a Taste of Refinement

As an hostess, I am always on the lookout for non alcoholic drinks to serve to the pregnant women, teens and any guests who do not drink alcohol. Could DRY soda be it? Seattle-based Dry Soda Company has more than a refined bottle design. The brand keeps a modern tasting room in their headquarter [...]