At Home with Kim Vallee

At Home Spa

Chickpea and Mango Salad Recipe Followed by a Grilled Red Snapper with a Fresca Salsa

Both recipes are from the Chef at Spa Eastman, a spa who won several awards. The latest is the Eastern Townships’ Final of the Grands Prix du tourisme québécois in the “Sustainable Tourism” category. Cooking is a part of their spa experience. They grow their own vegetables, berries, fine herbs and edible flowers during the [...]

Relaxing Day at Balnea Spa. Or Is It?

Last Friday, I indulged in a Finnish meets modern meets hammam water spa experience. I wanted to try it since Balnea opened a few years ago in the Eastern Township. Sitting next to Lac Gale with a superb view of the Appalaches, the site is designed around the balneotherapy. I liked my day but Balnea [...]