Named the “brandy of the gods” by Victor Hugo, Cognac is the world’s most coveted spirit, a symbol of refinement and status. But it is…
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Ruinart Blanc Singulier: Literally Tasting Climate Change
For the first time in over two decades, Maison Ruinart unveiled a new cuvée: Blanc Singulier. A direct response to climate change, this champagne shines…
A Night to Remember at La Soirée Blanche de Reims
In France, you know that summer has arrived when it’s time for La Soirée Blanche. It is the ultimate VIP evening, a celebration of conviviality,…
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…
A Solaire Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame Visit
With its sunny yellow labels, Veuve Clicquot is one of the largest and most recognizable champagne houses in the world. Founded in 1772 and based…
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…
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: 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…