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Canadian Electoral Cupcake Toppers

Caroline — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:00:58 +0000

My journalism school classmate Mary has created these adorable Canadian election cupcake toppers. They’re for sale on Etsy, if you want to grab a few to show your colours.

PS. Also check out Mary’s decadent food blog, Caramels, Bonbons et Chocolats.

Weekend Recap: Christmas Celebrations

Caroline — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 13:53:33 +0000

A few of the sweets that were served over the weekend at get-togethers with friends. Sugar cookies (top), my ugly-looking but OK tasting cranberry, almond and caramel pie (middle), and finally, banana bread and gumdrop cake!

On Saturday we had a big potluck at Lisa and Alain’s. There was Cornish hen, guinea fowl AND quail, served with a pear & pecan salad, roasted squash, broccoli and hazelnuts, garlic mashed potatoes and topped off with my aforementioned ugly pie.

On Sunday I drove out with Lisa and Nadine to Ottawa to visit Emilie and her kids, who are ridiculously ADORBS. Emilie had a bunch of holiday sweets for us, recipes she recently copied down from her grandmother. So great!

Don’t you just love getting together with friends for the holidays?

La Porte

Caroline — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 01:01:27 +0000

Friday’s lunch was too good. At the end of an incredibly busy work week I finally allowed myself to leave the office at lunch. My mother and I decided to try La Porte, not too far from where I work. Well I came out thoroughly impressed. It was a serene, sun-filled and YUMMY lunch!

For once I took decent food photos so I thought I would share.

I had the Tarte au polenta avec légumes du moment (Polenta tart with seasonal vetetables):

My mother had Un poisson selon le retour du marché (Fish of the day):

La Porte
3627 boulevard St. Laurent
Montréal, QC H2X 2V5
(514) 282-4996

Science-Inspired Wines

Caroline — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:28:53 +0000

Napa Valley boutique winery Linnaea incorporates many elements of the two founders’ scientific backgrounds. For one, the name of the first wine released was chosen according to Linnaean taxonomy. Represented on the label is a modern interpretation of rhizotomis, the first chemists and medics who had in-depth knowledge of plant-life, nature and the workings of the universe. The beautiful label must certainly stand out on the shelf.

Via Lovely Package

Just Throw It On The Barbie

Caroline — Thu, 27 May 2010 00:25:42 +0000

Woo! What a scorcher in Montreal today. This hot weather puts me in a summer mood, and summer to me means barbecue! Unfortunately, we don’t have a backyard or large deck, but we do have a couple of balconies that could handle a small charcoal grill like these colourful ones made by Bodum. (I mean, these are so cute I would use them to just decorate my house, never mind barbecuing!) Has anyone ever used a tiny grill like this? Do they work well?

Via Daily Candy

Feasting My Eyes On…

Caroline — Thu, 13 May 2010 16:44:50 +0000

At the moment, I am loving colourful chairs in neutral settings,

brushtroke motifs on tops,

quirky wine-label design,

wooden walls and hues of blues,

summery hats,

cute notebooks for scribbling your thoughts,

this amazing bedroom,

and vintage swimming caps.

Feasting My Eyes On…

Caroline — Wed, 05 May 2010 16:50:21 +0000

Right now, I am loving loose leaf inspiration,

the fusion of styles in this room,

Lake Jane’s new Montreal neighbourhood print,

hot pink matches,

hot pink sofas,

the backs of these dresses,

cool product packaging,

and garden gnomes.

Feasting My Eyes On…

Caroline — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 10:50:41 +0000

At the moment, I am totally loving spring flowers,

silk scarves,

this girl’s haircut,

cute restaurant menus,

‘smores cookies,

cage-like tables,

Ork’s’ new Toronto print (still waiting for Montreal),

origami flower arrangements,

and chandeliers in bedrooms.

Spoiled Birthday Girl, Part 3

Caroline — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:00:23 +0000

I’m all about my birthday this year. It must be the big number that is affecting me. These posts aren’t at all about bragging but moreso about being thankful for all the amazing people in my life and how much they mean to me – 365 days a year.

This amazing Edible Arrangements presentation has the numbers 30 carved into pineapple. That is the coolest thing ever! My little brother Simon gave this to me and I scarfed the whole thing down. The best part: the chocolate covered bananas. But I saved the numbers for last.

Apologies for the picture quality, I’m totally not a photographer as you can see!

More to come tomorrow!

Meeta Panesar’s Graphic Design for Wine

Caroline — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:00:07 +0000

These beautiful wine labels were created by Meeta Panesar – don’t they make you want to try the wine? I’ve been researching Albers Winery, but to no avail.

Via All The Mountains