The weather is getting Chilly and there is nothing like making Chili to warm you up. This delicious hearty meal is the perfect Sunday fall recipes. Ingredients: 2 cans (15 ounces each) red kidney beans, drained 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large onion, quartered, sliced 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1 pound ground beef round 1…Continue Reading
Nothing says Fall like soup, and one of my favorite thing to eat in the Fall is this classic lentil soup recipe. It’s easy quick and delicious! Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 2 carrots, diced 2 stalks celery, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 bay leaf 1 teaspoon…Continue Reading
Dear diary, My resolutions are still going strong. I’ve been doing spinning (studio cycling) 3 times a week and been eating relatively healthy. I am now getting serious and embarking in a weight loss challenge. My goal? Loose those stubborn 15 lbs. In the coming week every, Thursdays I will document my menu, exercise routine…Continue Reading
It happened to all of us, having guest coming for dinner at the last minute and you don’t know what to prepare. Well I was recently in that situation, this quick and easy recipe was a true lifesaver. Add a green salad and you will be sure to impress your guests. Dough Thaw the dough…Continue Reading
Summer is coming to an end, and as the season winds down, you should have the chance to wine-down too with a fantastic white that I recently discovered. Enjoy the citrus and nut flavors of 2010 Anselmi San Vincenzo chilled with fish, shellfish, or roast chicken. And no need to enjoy it alone! This may…Continue Reading
No matter where you live, it’s always a good idea to get to know your neighbors… especially if they own an ice cream store! Just a hop, skip, and a jump away from my apartment in Montreal is Kem CoBa, the newest addition to Mile-End’s ice cream scene. The store is located at 60 Avenue Fairmount Ouest…Continue Reading
Over indulging in food can sometimes lead to overly tight clothing… a definite no-no in a fashionista’s wardrobe. And when this happens, diet and exercise are the only answer. To get my body ready for swimsuit season, I’ve put myself on a strict regimen of healthy eating and working out. (If broadcasting the fact that…Continue Reading
I don’t believe that business and pleasure are mutually exclusive, so on my recent business trip to NYC, I enjoyed the last evening with my friend, Aline, at Bar Boulud. I have been a fan of Daniel Boulud‘s for a while now and a confirmation of delicious food from my friend, Mayssam, sealed the deal on…Continue Reading
Heads up, Foodies! Here comes another Montreal hotspot alert! I recently celebrated my friend, Claudia’s, birthday with a group of my gal pals from high school. I’ve been a friend of Claudia’s for 13 years, and though we rarely get to see one another, when we do, it’s as though no time has passed at…Continue Reading
When it comes to cupcakes (especially red velvet cupcakes), I just can’t resist. So when I spotted The Cupcake Bakery on my last trip to Sydney, I had to stop in and see what this place was all about. Good thing I followed my keen foodie intuition, because visiting The Cupcake Bakery for a…Continue Reading
