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Easy Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas
Scrambling to come up with a Valentine’s dinner plan? Both Kim and I agree that staying in is the way to go, but if you really want to surprise your loved ones, create a special start to their day by...
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The Costco Challenge: The Making of a Stylish Cocktail Party on a Budget
This article from Town & Country is the proof that you do not need to spend a fortune to entertain in style 20 guests. Event planner David Monn bought at Costco the food he needed to make stylish...
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Two Tartine Recipes by La Tartine Gourmande
Last Friday, food blogger Beatrice Peltre of La Tartine Gourmande was at “The Martha Stewart Show”. Bea prepared two savory tartines from her first cookbook. Everything looks tasty! Tartines, which...
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My Fourth of July Stylish Dessert Round-Up
You will hear Wow! and see smile in your guests’ face if you serve any of these at your Fourth of July celebrations this year. Get the fresh fruit flag recipe at Family Fun. The idea is so simple that...
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Baby Food: Essentiels to Make Your Own Baby Purees
photo of my son at 7 months after a meal Introducing a baby to solids can be challenging for new moms. After trying several brands of store-bought vegetable purees, it became clear that if I wanted my...
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Simplify your Life with Soup
photo credits: Anjali of Eat Your Greens. Get the recipe on her blog. We all have a go-to meal for when we are too busy, we don’t feel like cooking or to make us feel good. For me, it’s soup. I could...
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Thanksgiving: Revisiting Turkey Basics and Tabletop Ideas
photo credits: Home & Home October 2010, photography by Michael Graydon, prop styling by Sasha Seymour, food stylish by Ashley Denton There will be no big Thanksgiving dinner for us this year. We...
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The Best Pineapple Marmelade Recipe
photo of Josee Robitaille and Kim Vallee Yesterday I attended a Proctor & Gamble media event where the star was Josee Robitaille, a consulting chef. I enjoyed so much her recipes that I translated...
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Pumpkin & Fennel Dukkah recipe
I continue my series on easy holiday entertaining ideas with a Canadian twist on a popular Egyptian spice blend. This dukkah recipe replaces the traditional hazelnuts, pistachios and sesame seeds with...
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My Leek, Carrot, Turnip and Celery Soup Recipe
Every few weeks, I fill up a Le Creuset Dutch oven with fresh vegetables and make a big batch of soup. I basically redo the same soup except that I change the vegetables. I usually mix vegetables that...
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Holiday Baking: From Snowflake Donuts to Snowman Cake Pops
Holiday baking is as much as decorating than the actual baking. These three desserts have the look and taste to impress your guests or your kids this holiday season. photo credits: Chris Court for...
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My Simple Strawberry Shortcake Recipe
This is the ideal dessert for time-crunched parents. In less than 10 minutes, without rushing, I had this good-looking dessert ready-to-serve yesterday. Even if you have to make a trip to the store,...
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