Red and White Welcome
Welcome, defined as a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure; and to greet the arrival of (a person, guests, etc.) with pleasure or kindly courtesy. The best way that I know how to honor someone’s presence is through food. It is always a pleasure for me to find myself at […]
Traveller’s Chicken Soup
Summer is here, bringing with it not only longer days and higher temperatures, but the desire to pack up and go by plane, train or automobile. Many are preparing to embark on their family vacations, honeymoons or other journeys worldwide. For me travel infers adventure and exploration, memory making and merriment; and it also conjures […]
Celebrating Bastille Day with Maille
If you’re in France, July 14th is known as la fête du 14-juillet (the July 14th holiday) or more officially, la fête nationale (the National Holiday). It is a day to celebrate French national pride by honoring the blue, white and red and the values of liberty, comradery and equality. Outside of France this holiday […]
Taste: A Feast for the Senses
I have been counting down to the Taste of Toronto festival since leaving the gates of Historic Fort York last year. After being in attendance for their successful inaugural year, the date for 2015 was one I knew I had to save and for good reason; this summer food festival is feast for the senses. […]