L'Avenue, Montreal

I have a slight problem in my relationship...I LOVE brunch, but my husband does not! Whenever we plan to go for brunch, we always end up arguing because of his lack of interest for the meal. How can one not get excited about brunch??? To me, it just doesn't make any sense. This is how our conversation went: Me: "So, what do you feel like for brunch?" CK: "I don't care." Me: "You don't care? You've got to be in the mood for something!" CK: "I...

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Bofinger, Paris

When I asked my Parisian friend, Philippe, to recommend a good restaurant in Paris, he replied Bofinger. It is a very traditional French restaurant he said, good food...very popular. He regrettably could not join us that evening, so he sketched us a quick map of how to get there, and sent us off. Bofinger is a historical Parisian brasserie. Over 100 years old, Bofinger has a reputation as a place where French presidents, prime minsters, politicians...

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Laduree, Paris

While I was in Paris, the only place I really wanted to check out was Pierre Herme. The moment I checked into my hotel, I went straight to concierge for directions on how to get to the shop. I started explaining to concierge about how I was excited to try a Pierre Herme macaron, and her eye brow instantly raised. "Oh, you want macarons? You know, if you really want the best traditional macarons and cakes, Ladurée is where you want to go. If you...

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Olive et Gourmando, Montreal

One of my favorite places in Montreal is Olive et Gourmando. Situated in Old Montreal, this is a charming place to get fresh food! I love introducing this place to people, and will take a special trip to Montreal just to do so! This place is always buzzing with people - regardless of the time. On my last visit, P and I got a seat right beside the kitchen, where we had a great view of the chefs in action. View from our Seat We both ordered...

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Merguez Lamb Sausage Cous Cous

I don't cook much with lamb, and have honestly been a little afraid of it because it is somewhat foreign to me. I love eating it, but that's about it. When hubby came home with some Merguez lamb sausages, I had no choice! I'm glad he did because my cous cous turned out to be a hit. I wanted it to have a North African flare, so I threw together some ingredients I had around the house, and BAM! Merguez sausages are spicy, so be careful when adding...

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