I had the most amazing dinner in Angoulême yesterday thanks to Le Comptoir de Brice. I’m exploring the region and this was my first time in…
Dining Out
Learning the Secrets of French Cuisine at Château de Courcelles
Imagine finding yourself in the French countryside. It’s a beautiful sunny day, and you are arriving at a stunning cream coloured Grand Siècle Château in…
REVIEW: Lunching at L’Antre Amis
For the first time since starting Busy Girl Health, I decided to come up with some New Year’s Resolutions for my IG and blog! I…
It’s Christmas Market Season!
Cheers to Christmas Markets! Tis the season here in Europe and the best ones in France are in the North East of the country. The…
HOTEL EMINENTE: A Journey to Cuba in the Heart of Paris
Last night, I had the chance to visit Cuba… right in downtown Paris! Hotel Eminente has opened itsdoors for a limited time, transporting guests to…
Private Hennessy Visit and Lunch at Château de Bagnolet
Hennessy is an icon of pop culture. It is the biggest producer of cognac, located in Cognac, France. Literally the H in LVMH, it is,…
ESSAY: Au Bon Manger exemplifies how French appreciation for terroir is linked to national kinship
Introduction “For most inhabitants of (post)modern Western societies, food has long ceased to be merely about sustenance and nutrition. It is packed with social, cultural,…
What a Treat: Meeting one of my favourite Chefs Pâtissiers!
Have you ever had the chance to meet one of your idols? I am absolutely ecstatic because I did earlier today! This morning, I hopped…
Review: Finally Visiting Fairouz
Tucked into a heritage mansion in Somerset Village is an oasis of modern, Middle Eastern cuisine — the restaurant known as Fairouz. Fairouz combines farm-fresh…
Review: Visiting Riviera’s Patio!
On probably the windiest day in Ottawa this summer, my friend and I decided to hit up the Riviera patio. This is one of my…