Holidays

Holidays

2010 Holiday Gift Guide: My Top 10 Cookbook Picks

by Aimee
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Ever since I can remember, I’ve loved cookbooks. As children, my sister and I would nestle on the sofa, The Encyclopedia of French Cooking opened between us, and we would turn it carefully, page by page, scrunching up our noses over the sautéed chicken livers and sighing over the Raspberry Charlotte and Grand Marnier soufflé. [...]

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A Virtual Thanksgiving (Recipe: Bread Stuffing with Seasonal Fruits & Herbs)

by Aimee
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The very best holiday meals are those where friends and family gather together and everyone brings a dish. These lovingly-prepared contributions compose a complete meal that would otherwise be a lot of work for one poor soul, and represent a community effort where all can benefit, i.e. feast! This week, a few of my food [...]

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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: My Top Ten Stocking Stuffers for the Kitchen

by Aimee
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Being the planner and organizer that I am, I’m thinking about Christmas presents already! Most of my family lives either internationally or across Canada, and so I like to get their boxes out by early December. That way I know gifts will arrive on time, plus then I can focus on other important tasks – [...]

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Holiday 2010 Gift Guide: My Top Ten ‘Big Ticket’ Kitchen Items

by Aimee
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My younger sister is an animal expert, my elder sister a sommelier; when I need advice on my cat’s diet or a particularly tricky wine pairing, I call one of them and get the straight scoop (or pour) before I make a purchase. Adding their input and expertise to my decision has saved me a [...]

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