I am simultaneously looking at Anna’s iPhone and the myriad of signs at the intersection. We have a minivan full of kids and Ontario plates. The guy in the car next to us at the light senses our confusion, rolls down his window and says (in French) with a smile, “If you speak French I [...]
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A new year tends to make you reflect. I am incredibly lucky. I have so much to be grateful for. Two amazing children. A wonderful husband who supports me in all I do. The opportunity to do what I love for a living. Truly the best friends anyone could ask for. 2011 was a pretty [...]
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If anyone ever asks you where to find the best bagels, you cannot answer the question until you have settled on geography. When it comes to bagels, our very own planet earth is divided into two major bagel regions: Montreal and Everywhere Else. If you (unfortunately in this scenario) are Everywhere Else, and are asked [...]
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Let’s just say, that this is the way to start an evening: A glass of bubbly and cromesquis de foie gras. On the off chance you’ve never encountered cromesquis de foie gras, picture this….a small cube of foie, breaded and deep fried. Fat cooked in fat; until molten. This is going to be a good [...]
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It’s difficult when someone you love lets you down. You feel hurt, betrayed…a little embarrassed. I am sure I will get over it…eventually. Upon reflection, I should not have been so bold. “Schwartz has the best smoked meat sandwiches…EVER.” I declared to Paula. When she asked how they compared to The Main, I scoffed. I’d [...]
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