The other day, I stopped by a local market to pick up some sausages, and as usual, I brought home more than what I had…
Food + Drinks
Visiting Champagne Ayala, in the Heart of Grands Crus
Champagne Ayala, one of the oldest champagne houses, might not yet be a household name. However, its interesting history and its pioneering spirit is known…
A Taste of Sunshine at Veuve Clicquot’s Café Clicquot Reims
The sun is always shining in Reims with the opening of Veuve Clicquot’s new project! Café Clicquot is the collaboration between the famed Champagne house…
Review: Eataly Paris, an Italian food mecca in the heart of the French capital!
If you’ve ever been to Italy, you’ll know that a trip there is 20% sightseeing and 80% eating! Eataly is a chain that takes this…
Recipe for Asparagus Risotto
Nothing says “spring is here” quite like asparagus season! One of my favourite vegetables, I love it grilled with hollondaise sauce, in soups, in salads,…
White Meadows Farms: The Perfect Sugar Bush Trek
I never realised how Canadian I was until I moved to France. My constant maple-guzzling and peanut-butter-munching really fits the stereotype! Of course, when it…
Review + Pairing: Terre des Dames La Diva 2018 with Venison and Broccoli Purée
Languedoc is a fascinating wine region. Located in southwest France, along the Mediterranean, its wine making history dates back to antiquity. In fact, it is…
REVIEW: Restaurant Sagamité Introducing Contemporary First Nations’ Cuisine
As with many Indigenous cultures around the world, the traditional diet of the First Nations peoples of Canada were derived from the land. With their…
Sunshine in a Bowl : Saffron & Leek Risotto
The best way to brighten up dark dreary winter days is with a bright and cheery meal. Risotto alla Milanese is arguably one of the…
Bonne Saint-Vincent Tournante 2023 !
Bonne Saint-Vincent tournante 2023 à tous ! Saint-Vincent, the patron saint of winemakers, is celebrated every year throughout France with fantastic wine festivals. One of…