Corns on cobs are part of the North American tradition for a barbecue. In Quebec, we have an old and popular party tradition called Epluchette de ble d’inde that starts with…
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Fruits and vegetables taken right out of your orchard and the garden is the ultimate luxury. If you ever experienced it, you know why I am so excited about it. I…
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Miniature dishes always look more sophisticated. They have a certain je ne sais quoi that makes them more appealing. By nicely organizing your individual dessert servings on a tray or a plate you get…
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COOKBOOKS FOOD + DRINK
Book review: Dishing with style has all the ingredients for easy entertaining
I received Dishing with style by Rori Trovato for my birthday from a modish girl friend and her husband. She knows that I prefer cooking books with lots of beautiful pictures.…
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I want to share a smile or two with you. This is not really about at home entertaining but we are around the wedding season. I came by these comical cake…
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Brunch is one of my favorite meals because it fits my lifestyle during the week ends. This extract from Wikipedia nicely puts why I got a love affair with brunch. Brunch…
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I have been busy lately so I only caught up this week end with one of the latest addition on Food TV Canada. I watched French Fast Food, the eleventh episode…
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The Pain Maison from Eric Girard has many holes on it as you can see on the picture. You cannot compare this bread to the texture of a baguette; that is…
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FOOD + DRINK RECIPES + menus
No knead bread 101: Michael Smith vs Olive & Gourmando baker home recipes
Bread machine and kneading are obsolete with the latest crave for no-knead bread recipe. Since the New York Times published an innovative No knead bread recipe last November adapted from Jim…
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I like to present you fun and practical items. This tablecloth surely qualifies. You find questions and answers to riddles mixed on the cloth. The ingenious thing is that the Q&A…
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COOKING tools FOOD + DRINK
The Challengers: Le Creuset Moroccan Tagine vs. Emile Henry Flame Top Tagine
I discovered the pleasure of slow cooking recipes in the last year. Braising and other slow cooking techniques are great to host stress-free dinner parties. Dishes that are equally delicious whether…