by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Jan 19, 2018 | Culinary Journeys
The origins of le Diner Secret en Blanc dates back to humble beginnings in Paris nearly thirty years ago. Born on the lawn of Bagatelle in Bois de Boulogne in 1988, what started out as a chic picnic amongst epicurean friends has grown into an international phenomenon...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Nov 7, 2017 | Baking, Culinary Journeys, Desserts, Recipes
Fearlessness is a liberating proposition. To look something that scares you square in the eye can lift your confidence to new heights, inspiring you to walk a more courageous path than you ever thought possible. That’s exactly what happened to me last summer when I...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Oct 23, 2017 | Culinary Journeys
It’s no secret that I fell in love with my hometown of Montreal all over again during my recent summer holiday. The food lover in me couldn’t resist our daily picnics in the park, local farmer’ markets, and of course, the never-ending list of home grown eateries and...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Sep 15, 2017 | Culinary Journeys
Green… That’s the first thing that strikes me every time I re-visit Canada. From trees to grass – the viridescent landscape against the indigo sky gets me every time. As our two-month summer holiday came to an end last week, my husband and I packed up our family...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Dec 9, 2016 | Culinary Journeys, Desserts
My love affair with cheese started years ago as a little girl. I could easily gulp down full-fat milk by the gallon, put extra cheddar on my burgers, and sprinkle grated cheese on just about anything I could get my hands on – obviously, dairy was my food group of...
by Lidija Abu Ghazaleh | Jul 12, 2016 | Culinary Journeys
It’s been a few weeks since I’ve written anything on my blog, and I hope my absence is well justified! A couple of days before my birthday this month, my husband Ghassan and his cousin Hana (who also happens to be one of my closest friends) had the brilliant idea of...
