At Home with Kim Vallee

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY entertaining | February 14, 2012 | by Heather Watterworth

Easy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas

Scrambling to come up with a Valentine’s dinner plan? Both Kim and I agree that staying in is the way to go, but if you really want to surprise your loved ones, create a special start to their day by putting a little love into the most important meal of the day. Although Tuesday mornings [...]

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REVIEWS, SPONSORED POST | January 31, 2012 | by Kim Vallee

Liberté Giveaway: Win a Greek Yogurt 0% per Week for a Year

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Liberté wants to give the chance to one lucky reader of At Home with Kim Vallee to experience the tastiness of their Greek yogurt 0% for a whole year. The Liberté Greek yogurt 0% is crafted using traditional Greek methods. It is made from skim milk and bacterial cultures, with no gelatin or preservatives added. The [...]

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ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining | September 15, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Ideas to Steal: Baby Potatoes in a Mason Jar

We have seen tons of use for the Mason jar, and this one is a keeper. Next time that you are having friends over for diner or to eat a raclette, be ready to serve your baby potatoes in a Mason jar. Go either for individual portions or for a few communal jars. I spot that idea [...]

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COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | July 28, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Kitchen Tip: Stock-Up for Your Slow Cooker

During these dog days of summer, the prospect of a hearty, rich slow cooker meal likely couldn’t be further from your mind. After all, it’s grilling season! But this quick – and brilliant – tip from Tara and Stephanie at Healthy Mama, Healthy Baby makes so much sense right now, when farmer’s markets are loaded [...]

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COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | May 16, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

Indoor S’more Maker from Plow Hearth

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The first long weekend of summer – Victoria Day in Canada and Memorial Day in the U.S. – doesn’t just kick off the sunshine season, but camping season too. Unfortunately for campers, at least those of us in Canada, Victoria Day weekend weather is notoriously unreliable. In my experience, thunderstorms, howling wind and even (shiver!) [...]

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COOKING tools, FOOD + DRINKS | April 10, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Airtight Food Storage and Jars by Takeya

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These food and drink storage products should appeal to the design-conscious while the airtight feature will please the health-conscious. I like that they have an airtight twist top lid. I read that they have more desirable features. The freezer-safe storage containers are shaped to easily pour out food. The hot and cold beverage jugs can be [...]

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FOOD + DRINKS, FOOD presentation | February 19, 2011 | by Kim Vallee

Cute Presentation for a Rustic Flatbread

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Whether you serve a homemade or a bakery bread, how you serve it could make a statement at a party or a picnic. I love the idea of wrapping pieces. There is no special skills necessary to assemble your own pile. And the best thing is that these are made with supplies you should always [...]

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LIVING, URBAN Living | January 26, 2011 | by Heather Watterworth

2011 Food Trend: Honey

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Pie may be getting all the buzz, but there’s something even sweeter on food trend lists this year: honey. Perhaps a reflection of the local food movement, beekeeping is making its mark in urban backyards. Food and Wine magazine reports the Carmel Valley Ranch in California allows guests to check on hives located all over [...]

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