I never realised how Canadian I was until I moved to France. My constant maple-guzzling and peanut-butter-munching really fits the stereotype! Of course, when it…
Author: Danika Leminski
Review + Pairing: Terre des Dames La Diva 2018 with Venison and Broccoli Purée
Languedoc is a fascinating wine region. Located in southwest France, along the Mediterranean, its wine making history dates back to antiquity. In fact, it is…
REVIEW: Restaurant Sagamité Introducing Contemporary First Nations’ Cuisine
As with many Indigenous cultures around the world, the traditional diet of the First Nations peoples of Canada were derived from the land. With their…
Sunshine in a Bowl : Saffron & Leek Risotto
The best way to brighten up dark dreary winter days is with a bright and cheery meal. Risotto alla Milanese is arguably one of the…
Bonne Saint-Vincent Tournante 2023 !
Bonne Saint-Vincent tournante 2023 à tous ! Saint-Vincent, the patron saint of winemakers, is celebrated every year throughout France with fantastic wine festivals. One of…
RECIPE: Easy Leek and Bacon Galette
I just had to share this super easy leek and bacon galette. So many of my friends have been asking for it! Full of flavour…
SIX NOMINATIONS FOR FACES MAGAZINE OTTAWA AWARDS 2023!
I am humbled and honoured to find that I have been nominated for Faces Magazine Ottawa Awards for the fourth year in a row! These are the…
Visiting Mazzei: Six Centuries of Tuscan Legacy
Mazzei Winery is one of the oldest winemakers in Italy, if not the world. Nestled in the enchanting hills of Tuscany, it has been run…
REVIEW: Gucci Osteria da Massimo Bottura
“Gucci has always represented great design and contemporary lifestyle.” Marco Bizzarri, CEO of Gucci Gucci. The Italian luxury powerhouse has roots in Florence, where it…
A Private Visit to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Champagne Telmont
The Champagne Committee just published that 2022 was a record-breaking year, with over 326 million bottles of champagne being shipped throughout France and around the…