It has been quite a while since my last blog post – hopefully some of you have wondered where I have been and what I’ve been up to? Has the à la Claude kitchen been closed? Is it under renovation? Under new … Continue reading
In early April, I received a request for a guest post – I would gladly honour guests posts from any of my à la Claude followers (hint, hint…). This request rung true to my heart as it promised to be … Continue reading
I often refer to quality ingredients when preparing meals. High quality doesn’t always mean expensive – usually local, nutritious and very fresh! They contribute to a better culinary experience through intense bursts of flavour. However, those ingredients are often limited by geography … Continue reading
Mondays are not always the most exciting day of the week – in fact they can rarely take that title. Coming off of a weekend, you cannot expect the first day of the workweek to amount to much for inspiration. … Continue reading
Recently, I held a contest for a pair of tickets to attend Winnipeg’s 10th Annual Mardi Gras party. Along with that prize, a Cajun spice blend would be sent to a lucky à la Claude reader for sharing a Friday the … Continue reading
I’m pleased to announce that we have two winners of the Winnipeg Mardi Gras contest: Lisa Daquisto for sharing her All American Apple pie recipe Claire Ouellette for sharing her stick-to-yer-ribs soup story Lisa – the tickets will make their way … Continue reading
As mentioned earlier this week, I have a pair of Platinum Sponsor Tickets for the 10th Winnipeg Mardi Gras party good for the Friday, February 13th evening. This is my first giveaway contest on à la Claude – the contest idea was suggested … Continue reading
Earlier in January, Eric and I attended the media preview of the upcoming 10th Annual Winnipeg Mardi Gras party. The actual event will be held on Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th – Valentine’s Day! The Friday the … Continue reading
Are you ever faced with bringing something along to a dinner and being perplexed with what you should make? Worry not – it happens to everyone! In fact, I scoured my roster of recipes to think of something appropriate for … Continue reading
There are those trips that you vividly remember the architecture, the scenery or the adrenaline-rushing adventure. Our recent trip to Australia with Sherri and Phread to commemorate some 40th birthdays had most of those aspects but also included a healthy … Continue reading
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