Nespresso launches two grand cru coffees

Introducing Cafezinho do Brasil and Tinto de Colombia Last week I was invited by Nespresso to the Rogers Cup for the launch of two new limited edition grand cru Nespresso coffees - Tinto de Colombia (for the VertuoLine machines) and Cafezinho do Brasil (for the OriginalLine machines). Before the match, we enjoyed learning about the various ...

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The Spa St.James at the Ritz-Carlton Montreal

Already a fan of the Spa St.James since I would often go to their old location on Crescent Street for mani-pedis and massages, when I heard they were moving into the Ritz-Carlton, I was thrilled and couldn't wait to try the new spa. My first visit was for a mani-pedi shortly after the move and ...

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Le Canal Lounge

Lachine Canal now boasts its first floating café-lounge in a refurbished bateau-mouche. The Canal Lounge has the best spot for people-watching, directly below Atwater Market, and will be there until October. Go for their "Plunger" coffee (your personal French press) served with a traditional Dutch stroopwafel cookie and feel like you're in Amsterdam. Or go ...

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Taste of Toronto with Nespresso

Two weeks ago, Nespresso invited me to attend Taste of Toronto - a food lovers' festival where renowned restaurants from the metropolis convene to offer up small plates of their creative fare. Nespresso was also there to launch their latest Lungo - the strongest one so far on the Nespresso Lungo intensity scale. I had ...

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After we move, we decorate!

Moving is already expensive, here are a few tips to save on decorating... Whether you are moving this year or not, you might be planning on re-decorating and how much to spend on re-vamping your home or at least a part of it. I recently spoke with interior designer, Manon Leblanc for tips on how to ...

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Le Monastère des Augustines in Quebec City

Two weeks ago, I spent two days in Quebec City, but I didn’t really see the city because those two days were spent at a monastery ! You read that right – I left Montreal stressed and came back relaxed and oh-so zen. Le Monastère des Augustines is like a safe haven for your mind, body ...

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A perfect morning with NESPRESSO

This post is sponsored by NESPRESSO – opinions are my own. Last week I enjoyed a staycation at the Germain Hotel because NESPRESSO had invited me to enjoy a good night's sleep followed by a delightful morning with the team to learn more about the new grand cru coffees – Solelio & Giornio for the ...

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