Planning one of the most important days of your life can be stressful. With endless tasks and countless decisions to make for a picture-perfect day, it’s easy to forget about yourself and what makes you happy as the bride-to-be. To achieve a more Zen state of mind, consider taking a pause from all the wedding-related […]
Wedding Services A premiere wedding venue, it’s also an all-in-one location that eliminates the need to travel around townwhile ensuring an unforgettable, effortlessly orchestrated celebration. From exchanging vows with a picturesque backdrop to indulging in a delightful four-course meal and ending the day in an inviting, newly renovated guest room, you can do it all […]
When you think of sophistication, visions of avant-garde fashion paired with opulent decor easily come to mind. For Fred Naggar, this glam aesthetic served as a stepping-stone to success in a realm that’s every bit as stylish, but infinitely more delicious. Today Fred’s acclaimed for fashioning elegant edible confections as creative director of Delysées Luxury […]
When I heard that my alma mater, Le Cordon Bleu Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute (LCBOCAI), was offeringpublic culinary workshops that were attracting plenty of attention, I had no choice but to experience one of them, this time as an observer. Housed in the historic Munross Mansion at 453 Laurier Avenue East, the Ottawa institution is […]
“More champagne, Miss Hasbron?” Now that was music to my ears! As I cruised the sky on the way to my East Asia adventure aboard Hong Kong Airlines, I couldn’t help but think how lucky I was. From the 180° flatbed seat and stocked amenities kit to the à la carte dining options and ‘SkyBar’ […]
Fantasizing about discovering a location where it seems time stood still? Where visitors can experience unforgettable beauty and limitless adventures with its lush rainforests, breathtaking waterfalls, and volcanic peaks. Well, this is Dominica, (pronounced Dom-in-EEK-a) one of the Caribbean’s best-kept secrets. Snuggled between Guadeloupe and Martinique, Dominica stands apart from her neighbors with her untouched […]
Journey Through the Clouds, a very apropos route description from one of the world’s leading luxury rail experiences, The Rocky Mountaineer. As I embarked on this incredible voyage through the Canadian Rockies in Western Canada, I realized just how fortunate we were as Canadians to be blessed with picture-perfect landscapes of stunning peaks and remote […]
Like most food lovers, I have my fair share of pizza indulgences. From the countless topping combinations to the variety of styles, I love everything about it. Be it the hearty Chicago-style deep-dish pizza, New York’s thin ‘fold’em and eat’em’ pies or the Sicilian-style with its thick pillowy dough, pizza’s versatility, to the delight of […]
The famous adage ‘to acquire wisdom one must observe’ couldn’t be more fitting as I watched Chef Jason Laurin, owner of Essence Catering, create flavourful and stunning dishes for his clients. If truth be told, witnessing Laurin work in the kitchen with meticulous precision and incredible ease was brilliant! A Cordon Bleu Cuisine and Pastry […]
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