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 [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | November 14, 2009

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Bulles de Nua by Red Edition

Any time I see a beautiful way to store toys I like to share it with you. Aesthetically pleasing storage solutions can transform a necessity into a piece of art. This series made with bamboo certainly qualify. The superb Bulles de Nua were created by a duo of women designers for the French furniture maker Red Edition. [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOLIDAY decorations | November 13, 2009

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How to Create a French Rustic Holiday Decor

I will talk about how you can integrate Holiday decorations within your home decor. It is about created a sophisticated room. I like how the stylists on the above photo marry rustic elements to a traditional French style room. The mood is soothing but definitely festive. Except for the Christmas baubles, you could keep most [...]

CAKES and baked goods, ENTERTAINING | October 13, 2009

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Stylish Fruit Pastry Skewers by Fou de goût

I wish the fruity fine pastry skewers by Fou de goût were available in Canada. They would be awesome for the dessert table I am preparing for my husband’s 40th birthday party. Can you believe that these marvelous fruit pastries are available at the frozen counters at Monoprix? Once again, it shows the big gap in [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor | August 14, 2009

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Jazzing Up the Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers typically comes in red or white. Because they are not the most decorative items, many are tempted to put them in a closet. This is a big mistake. It has to be easily accessible in case of emergency. One French company called Fire Design makes it easier for us to hang in style our [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | July 29, 2009

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Save Time with the Frozen Gourmet Food at Gastronomia

I was invited for a tasting at Gastronomia that are located here in Montreal. Since 1998, they sell to upscale hotels, restaurants, bars and caterers across the United States and Canada.. What’s best is that they now operate a warehouse store open to the public. Most of their products are imported from France. This is high [...]

ENTERTAINING, OUTDOOR entertaining | July 16, 2009

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Summer Menu Inspired by La Tartine Gourmande

I am huge fan of Bea from La Tartine Gourmande. She always inspired me to cook. Plus, looking at her pictures is always a delight. I wish to cook something tasty, healthy (meaning with vegetables) and fast to prepare tonight. I found what I will be making when I saw the appetizing Spaghetti with arugula and [...]

CAKES and baked goods, ENTERTAINING | July 14, 2009

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Cones and Trees of Macarons by Dalloyau

Le Jour de la Bastille, July 14th, calls for a French delicacy. You probably remember the macaron towers of Paulette that I talked last week. It is nice for a birthday. For special occasions that require a more polished look, I suggest these creations by Dalloyau. Since we do not live in France, you must [...]