Every year the beautifully lavish Snowsuit Fund Gala soirée is sold out and tries to surpass their goals of charitable donations, so that they can purchase more snowsuits for Ottawa’s less fortunate. And this year was no exception. I’m not sure if it was the heat and passion that was brought on by this year’s […]
Travelling to different destinations, travellers have the opportunity of being exposed to exotic flavors and dishes that can take them away to new levels of food euphoria. But imagine what it would be like to travel around the world and literally be on a culinary voyage…well now you can. The 1000 Islands Harbor Hotel, a AAA Four-Diamond […]
Looking back it doesn’t seem or rather it doesn’t feel that long ago, that I walked up to the podium to receive my Haute Cuisine diploma from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute. No doubt the school has had a HUGE impact on my life. Without the foundation of knowledge and experience that Le Cordon Bleu taught me, […]
Saying that Normandy is a culinary and revered travel destination is putting it mildly. Travellers will not only be amazed by its diverse gastronomical scene, but also by its plethora of remarkable and breathtaking attractions to visit and experience.
Spellbinding Spanish guitar music, sultry flamenco dancers and incredible Spanish influenced pintxos, are all part of the vibrant and passionate Spanish themed evening celebrating The Canadian Tire Snowsuit Fund Gala!
“The world on the tip of your tongue” is this year’s motto for Ottawa’s Wine and Food Festival. And how fitting of a saying, considering this year the festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the beautiful Shaw Centre. With more than 200 exhibitors from around the world including fabulous wine labels and premium brands for everyone […]
I guess you’re weekend is going pretty good when the biggest decision of the day is: Now what do I want to eat right now? The tempting oysters or the foie gras bonbon, but then there’s also the sous-vide steak and bison tartar to eat…decisions decisions! For foodies out there decisions like these are not stressors, […]
Who doesn’t love a wine and food show right?! And this weekend we are spoiled with having one that is literally a stones throw from Ottawa. This year Le Rendez-vous des saveurs is celebrating its 19th anniversary held at the Casino Lac-Leamy.
Ah…the joys of staying in a hotel. One of my favorite things I like to do when I’m in a hotel is to quickly scan over the room service menu. I’m like a kid in a candy store, eager to see what delectable over priced offerings the hotel has in store for it’s guests. And sure enough overpriced or […]
The land of butter, cheese and cream was calling me and I was more than eager to be swept away. Swept away to Normandy, France, a region of all things decadently rich and savory, enriched by both land and sea. But first, I was about to be spoiled by what has been deemed as Snow White’s retreat in […]
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