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 the biggest and most famous celebrations is the Saint-Vincent Tournante of Bourgogne. Dating back to 1938, it is held in a different winemaking village in the region every year (you…
RECIPE: Easy Leek and Bacon Galette
I just had to share this super easy leek and bacon galette. So many of my friends have been asking for it! Full of flavour…
SIX NOMINATIONS FOR FACES MAGAZINE OTTAWA AWARDS 2023!
I am humbled and honoured to find that I have been nominated for Faces Magazine Ottawa Awards for the fourth year in a row! These are the…
Visiting Mazzei: Six Centuries of Tuscan Legacy
Mazzei Winery is one of the oldest winemakers in Italy, if not the world. Nestled in the enchanting hills of Tuscany, it has been run…
REVIEW: Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
“Gucci has always represented great design and contemporary lifestyle.” Marco Bizzarri, CEO of Gucci Gucci. The Italian luxury powerhouse has roots in Florence, where it…
A Private Visit to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Champagne Telmont
The Champagne Committee just published that 2022 was a record-breaking year, with over 326 million bottles of champagne being shipped throughout France and around the…
An exclusive visit to Domaine des Lambrays, Grand Cru of Bourgogne
Bourgogne (Burgundy) is one of the most famous wine regions in the world. Located in central eastern France, it produces some of the finest (and…
RECIPE: Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup
It is mushroom season here in Champagne, France! This means that everyone is putting on their rubber boots and heading into their local forests to…
Champagne and Caviar: A Magical Evening at Château de Courcelles
Champagne and caviar and oysters, oh my! I enjoyed some of the best in French hospitality during a magical evening in the newly opened Orangerie…
Cheers to Champagne Day! An Exclusive Krug Visit
Cheers to Champagne Day! Every year, the 4th Friday of October toasts the sparkling drink of celebration, my favourite wine, champagne. This year, I would…