Culinary Journeys

Here you can discover the secret ingredient to how the magic happens, delivered through beautiful photography, candid conversations, and behind the scenes videography.

The secret life of bees & an orange blossom Madeleine recipe

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...

A Bite Into Montreal

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...

Hello September! A post-summer update

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 and...

In the cheese room with jones the grocer

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...

An enchanting birthday in Florence

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...

Memories of France & a strawberry ice cream recipe

Inspiration is easy when you’re overlooking the Mediterranean, and it’s fair to say that I’ve been inspired on every one of my visits to the South of France. Whether it’s running with the hills of Haute Provençe as my backdrop, perusing the beaches of Saint-Tropez, or...