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An ode to David’s Tea

November 10, 2011

I’ve had a really brutal cold this week. Cancelled all my meetings. Stayed home, and drank gallons of David’s Tea. Gallons. I am pretty certain I would not have survived without his teas. If I had, it would not have been a pretty sight. David’s Teas saved me this week. Seriously. To be honest, I [...]

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Ultimate Steak Frites a la Secret Sauce

October 26, 2011

It’s really a perfect meal. To me, anyways. Often there is a massive line up – so go early. Once inside – you’ll be so glad you waited. As you are seated, your waitress, decked out in classic black and white, puts a leafy green salad in front of you. Lettuce, walnuts (les noix) and [...]

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Reims Re-visited

October 23, 2011

Next stop on our gastronomic ‘Tour de France’ was Reims, in the heart of Champagne. Elisabeth, our hostess warned us when showing us the map: “This….this entire area is a…well….a restaurant desert….” A solid 5 hour drive from Saumur – which I am glad to report, although a “desert” culinary wise, was completely un-eventful. I [...]

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Glamping when the Loire is closed

October 19, 2011

Brittany was pretty tough to beat, but we soldiered on to the Loire – leaving butter, sea and salt behind. We headed off to Saumur, home of the fouee bread and to meet up with my cousin, Pam and her husband Mike. Pam and Mike are lucky enough to live on the island of Jersey [...]

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Brittany: Land of butter, sea and salt

October 18, 2011

Despite map and GPS challenges, Les Trois Canadiennes (Didi, Paula and I) just spent three glorious days in northern Brittany. A Breton friend of mine, warned me before we set off: “Where I come from in France, it only rains twice a year…..but in six month increments.” We were prepared for rain and cold, but [...]

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Dinner at the Church of Antonio – Verona

October 13, 2011

Day 2 in Verona, and the culinary delights do not disappoint. I had a wonderful adventure yesterday, but will have to wait until I return home before I can tell you about that one…if things turn out….those of you who may have any idea – don’t bust me – you never know if any customs [...]

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Paula’s Provencal Table

September 19, 2011

One of the best outcomes of my course in France last fall was meeting some wonderful people. We were 18 students from literally all over the world and, of course, Canada. Many of us have stayed in touch though the power of Facebook, and I have been fortunate to see a few of them live [...]

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Saturday in Kensington Market

September 15, 2011

All the stars may have been in Yorkville enjoying the Toronto International Film Festival, but we were in sunny Kensington Market last Saturday afternoon soaking up an international lunch with the kids. Kensington Market, home to green grocers, second hand clothing shops and an eclectic collection of international food stores, has recently become a hot [...]

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A really good egg

September 2, 2011

I want a chicken for my birthday. The kind that will lay me a fresh egg every day. There are websites dedicated to the cause of the urban chicken. It really does not look so difficult. But alas – my family flatly refuses – Read walks away whenever I mention it – maybe he thinks [...]

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Rustic (Ugly) Fruit Pies

August 14, 2011

Food industry trend-spotters declared 2011 the year of the pie. I am not so sure about that. It’s going to be pretty hard to knock cupcakes off their perch in the number one spot of bakery trends. Pies have been around forever, they are retro, they are comfort food….and in North America – they are [...]

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