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Tag Archives: Ottawa
Traditional beef tartare
Top quality ingredients shine in this classic dish! I’ll never forget the first time I tasted beef tartare. I’d avoided it out of unfounded fears about eating raw beef, but curiosity eventually got the better of me and I was … Continue reading
Transparent Kitchen making delicious connections between diners, chefs and suppliers
A more satisfying dining experience starts with being informed! I almost never get tired of cooking at home, but the occasional trip to a restaurant is definitely a welcomed treat. I tend to favour chef-owned spots where I know the … Continue reading
Road tripping: much more than a château in Montebello
Great reasons to visit the Outaouais in winter! Aside from my family, cooking and reading, one of the other abiding passions in my life is travelling. This year, I’ve decided to focus on some of the amazing destinations that are … Continue reading
Posted in adventure, local, Travel
Tagged adventure, Aux Solstices, Bill Nowell, Chocomotive, close to home adventures, dog sled, dog sledding, Fairmont Chateau Montebello, Fromagerie Montebello, Kenauk Nature Reserve, Les Brasseurs de Montbello, Marc De Repentigny, Montebello, Ottawa, outaouais, Paula Roy, Quebec, road trip, road tripping, Seigniory Club, snowshoeing, where to go in Quebec
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Mad about mushrooms
A peek at the magic that happens at a mushroom farm! If you’re like me, chances are mushrooms became an acquired taste. When I first tasted them as a child, they’d come out of a tin and the texture just … Continue reading
Feast of Fields Ottawa’s most delicious fundraiser
Don’t miss out on the event of the season! Last year, the retooled Feast of Fields event delivered one delightful surprise after another, all evening long. It felt like a fabulous cocktail party, with some of Ottawa’s most talented chefs … Continue reading
Posted in Events, fundraiser
Tagged Carefor, community support, delicious, Feast of Fields, fundraiser, fundraising, Ottawa, Ottawa City Hall, Robin Duetta
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Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods – episode 10 recipes
Shining a spotlight on Maritime hospitality! The new summertime episodes of Paula Roy’s Favourite Foods on Rogers TV Ottawa have been such a treat to prepare. I love to travel and have visited many regions in Canada, something that makes … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Recipes, summer, television
Tagged apples, Canadian foods, cheese, cooking show, muffins, Ottawa, Paula Roy, recipes from television, Rogers TV, Rogers TV Ottawa, scallops, television, zucchini
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