At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, EATING out | April 2, 2009

Le Canard Libéré is the place for Brome Lake Ducks in Montreal

I parked in front of Le Canard Libéré yesterday as I went to take pictures of a store on Saint-Laurent Street. It was just after lunchtime and I did not have lunch yet. I saw that they served gourmet sandwiches. I entered for some take-out food and I got out with food provisions from their delicatessen. [...]

KIDS + BABY, LIVING with kids | May 5, 2008

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Gourmet Baby Food hits the US Market

Recall my story last month about Menus Bébé, a brand in France that produces Ready to Serve Gourmet Baby Food. I have found a similar company in California. Why to choose Pomme Bébé? Pomme Bébé produces small batches of fresh organic baby food. The food is simmered slowly to retain the maximum amount [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOSTESS gifts | February 21, 2008

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Dean & DeLuca caters entertaining essentials and hostess gifts

While I was in New York shopping in SoHo, I stopped by Dean and DeLuca. We just finished eating in the Korean neighborhood so I feel sad because I was not hungry. With so many delicacies, gourmet foods, cakes and pastries, wines plus a dishware section, Dean & DeLuca is THE one-stop shopping for epicurean cooking, [...]

DINING, DISHING tips, ENTERTAINING, EVERYDAY entertaining, FOOD + drinks | January 17, 2008

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Revisiting the Sandwich Box

Sandwiches are the ideal food for many occasions. To raise the bar, why not serving them in a more fashionable way? One definite way to grab your guests’ attention is to reproduce at home how they serve your sandwich at Sandwich Box in Toronto. Ever since my last trip to Toronto, [...]

ALL occasions, DINING, FOOD + drinks, GIFT IDEAS | November 11, 2007

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The Holiday Shopping Party at Dish Cooking Studio is now

I am catching up my blog reading. This news by Bargainista may interest you. But hurry up! You still have until 4 pm today to chat with Trish Magwood and enjoy a 15% off on Dish Entertains cookbook and selected items in the store. Plus, you can get a 2 for 1 [...]