The Art of Living by Carrie MacPherson
I learned how to make these jam-filled sugar cookies while I was an Au Pair in Switzerland. The Swiss call them Spitzbuben, loosely translated as "Naughty Little Boys," because they were originally made with comical faces in them. Nowadays, the Swiss cut more aesthetic shapes such as hearts and stars, but you can also just ...
The Martinique Gourmande meal made by the Renoir restaurant that was sent out to media for the launch of the festival. Martinique Gourmande is a culinary festival that aims to bring a taste of Martinique to Montrealers and Quebecers. If you haven’t yet had the chance to visit Martinique (I had the opportunity to go ...
Flapper Pie is an oft-forgotten Prairie classic. Whenever I go home to Saskatchewan to visit my family, I have to have a piece of this pie. A simple vanilla custard pie with a graham crust and meringue topping, Flapper Pie got its name from the flapper ladies of the era when it was most popular; ...
Let’s bake a royal cake! Named after Queen Victoria, who apparently invented the art of taking afternoon tea (in her boudoir) and who loved her sweets, this cake is fairly easy to pull off. I read somewhere that the British royal staff made her this cake while she was grieving the loss of her husband ...
This weekend and next, the restaurant Le Richmond is hosting their annual gourmet Christmas brunch. On the menu: Northern-Italy inspired dishes, festive décor and a photo with Santa! If you haven’t been, you should make your reservations asap because this is a popular epicurean activity. You’ll love the leisurely four-course brunch starting with a decadent velouté ...
Whenever I visit Quebec City there’s one spot that I never miss and that is Château Frontenac, whether I’m staying there or not. Last month, I was invited to La Capitale to experience the brand new Grand Marché de Québec which had just opened. Aside from the new market being an absolute must, here are ...
A lifestyle blog about my idea of a happy existence. From food to fitness, fashion and decor, to travel or just how to stay put and relax in style. My goal is to live each day elegantly.
