At Home with Kim Vallee

DINING, FOOD + drinks | November 23, 2009

Let’s Eat Exhibit at Chateau Ramezay Museum

Until November 2010, you could learn about the traditional food of Quebec from the first colonists to today in an exhibit that just started at Chateau Ramezay Museum. Quebec traditional food was influenced by three cultures: the first nations, France and Britain. But what is the heritage of each? Quebec traditional shepherd’s pie main ingredients blended [...]

DINING, TABLEWARE | March 27, 2008

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New dinnerware arrivals at Horchow

Even though I am a modernist, I still fall under the spells of old-world charm. That is why I enjoy browsing the Horchow’s online catalogue. For spring 2008, their inventory is getting better. I selected some pieces for designing an easy entertaining Spring / Summer tabletop. These are pieces that you will cherish for years to [...]

DINING, FOOD + drinks | July 12, 2007

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Become fluent in the ways of serving coffee in Italy

I learned today that I drink my coffee at home like a true Italian. I even got the Oslo Demi-tasse / espresso and Cappuccino cups by Bormioli Rocco. By the way, these clear glass cups are great for serving desserts. The handle can be removed if you want a different presentation. I learned all that and [...]