Eric and I are currently in Ottawa for some family celebrations. When planning our trip, we decided to tack on a day at either end to reconnect with some friends in the area. The reminiscing and storytelling was in full … Continue reading
My dear friend, Rachel, revealed exciting news a few weeks ago during one of our Scrabble Sundays… and last night, our Scrabble quartet got to meet the lucky fellow, her Peruvian suitor, who will be whisking her away from Winnipeg in … Continue reading
Getting married is one of the most important things that I have done in my life. It brought together two families that have since become the village to help raise my children (and keep me sane). For me, it was … Continue reading
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Nothing is simpler and more reminiscent of the dog days of summer than a ripe and juicy tomato. Biting into a sun-warmed tomato like it is an apple, letting the seeds and juices run down your chin, is an experience … Continue reading
I confess – I am obsessed with fennel – less the seed and more the bulb. I don’t know if it is due to its absence from my childhood palate or its pronounced yet sublime anise flavour. I love it shaved … Continue reading
As promised, I have an update for my alaclaude.com blog followers. You are (almost) the first to receive this MasterChef Canada update.
I received an email today – I hope it is spam – indicating I will not be moving forward with the top 50 in the MasterChef Canada season 2 process.
Although short-lived, this process has been tremendously exciting and loads of fun. I must confess, I am astounded by the amount and volume of support from family, friends and alaclaude.com fans. The blog and my culinary adventures will continue as I hone my skills for the next round of auditions.
‘A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work’, Colin Powell
One of my uncles used to tell a story about his many thwarted attempts to visit New Zealand. He always ended the story with an expression of exquisite agony, saying “and, oh, the fish and chips!” Claude’s roasted potatoes last … Continue reading
Wow – time sure flies! It has now been a week and I am finally sitting down to recount the dinner party Eric and I hosted last Thursday. We had a few neighbours over – a perfect time for me to … Continue reading
Scrabble Sundays resumed last night. Our favourite Summer cocktail, the basil Lillet slush also made an appearance. Rachel revealed some exciting news, we enjoyed five MasterChef-worthy courses and polished off a few bottles of wine. Quite a memorable holiday weekend. … Continue reading
Late last week, Eric and I had a few neighbours over for dinner. One of our guests is set to depart shortly for a year-long adventure. We took this timely opportunity to chat, laugh, eat, drink and mostly enjoy each other’s company. The evening began with the Friend of a Friend signature cocktail and finished with port-sized glasses of Southbrook’s award-winning Canadian Framboise dessert wine paired with a fresh baked cherry clafouti. Stay tuned for details of the duck breast entrée and highlights of the soirée!
à la Claude 