Posts Tagged ‘Event planner’
Charcuterie Boards
Charcuterie is the French art of cooking dedicated to cured or prepared meats such as ham, pâté, terrines, sausages and confit. These items are served all together on a long planche (wooden board) and are to be shared as a group. Truly the most wonderful thing about a charcuterie board is its versatility and so…
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Brunching in Montpellier
One of the beautiful things about living in Montpellier is that the city is filled with terraces and there is nothing that I like better, than eating al fresco, especially for brunch. The portmanteau of breakfast and lunch is not always widely available in a French city. It takes place at the same time as…
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The Price of Art 1.0
Everyone is nervous about paying for art. Its very subjective and so attributing a price to it may be quite difficult. Of course, one’s own budget must also be taken into consideration, as it makes no sense to buy something you cannot afford. To broach the subject, I’ve drawn up a few parameters to help…
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Paris, the City of Light
Paris seemed as far away as the moon while growing up in rural Canada. Even when I attended fashion school in Toronto, I never thought that I would ever make it to Paris, let alone become quite familiar with the city. Paris is my most favourite city, hands down. Why? Because it has everything I…
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Pont du Gard, a Roman Aqueduct
When living in the south of France, you are surrounded by such ancient history it is sometimes hard to fathom for a north American. The region around Nîmes (formerly known as Nemausus in Roman times) was notably one of the busiest and prominent regions of Roman Gaul, from which still remains numerous vestiges and monuments…
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High Time for Pie Time
I am the ultimate pie Queen. Taught by my mother at an early age, I’ve been making pies for over four decades and still love the experience, both in creating and consuming pie. Today, it’s high time for pie and I am going to share with you some of my pie hits and pie-catastrophes, as…
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The Best Brunch Ever!
Brunch, a portmanteau of the words breakfast and lunch, may have started in England in the 19th century, but it is alive and well all over the English world, and in France too. There are many theories as to how brunch came to pass. One comes directly from an article written by British author Guy…
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Silver
Silver is one of my most favourite additions to any table, decor or wardrobe. Dressed against any skin tone, or colour, silver radiates and gives a noble look. Silver represents hope and unconditional love and is so unique, there is no word that rhymes with silver, in English The only problem with silver is how…
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Four Days in Provence
What does one imagine when thinking of Provence? An abundance of fruit trees, gardens lush with plants with mountains in the background? Beautiful Plane trees aligned on the street’s edge canopying the street with a arch of leaves? Or is it the scents in the air … with poppies everywhere and rows upon rows of…
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20 Recipes You Need to Master
When was the first time you picked up a saucepan? Or a whisk? Do you have fond memories of cooking as a child? I do. I grew up in a large family and had a mother who is an excellent cook. But, for some it is not the case. I know people who have beautiful…
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