Cream of Carrot Soup

What is more comforting than a hot soup? With the cool weather back, I decided to try this new recipe. So simple, good and cheap! And you only need 7 ingredients to do it : )

http://lepalaisgourmand.blogspot.ca/2008/07/crme-de-carottes-veloute.html

Pancetta & Fresh cream Gnocchis

This weekend, I had an italian vibe. So I decided to cook a delicious classic: Gnocchis. I'm pretty proud of myself because I actually came up with my own recipe. Try it if you feel like it : )

Pancetta and fresh cream gnocchis :

-Cut your pancetta in small pieces.
-Brown it up in a hot pan with a little olive oil.
-Add grated parmigiano reggiano, lemon zest, fresh italian parsley and fresh cream.
-Cook your gnocchis in boiling water.
-Melt a little butter in a pan and brown up a little your cooked gnocchis.
-Mix everything together and ENJOY!

Salmon tartar

The bf LOVES tartar. So once in a while, when I'm a little lazy (let's be honest, it takes 10 minutes!)I prepare him one. I try to change my ingredients from time to time because the cool thing about tartar is that you have so many options (fish, herbs, veggies, sauce,etc). This is the latest recipe I tried, which I think is the best so far : )


Salmon tartar:

- Mix up your dijon mustard,lime juice,egg yolk and tabasco.
- Add slowly while stirring the olive oil to create a mayo.
- Cut in tiny pieces the salmon filet (buy it without the skin.Easier)
- Cut in small pieces capres, radishes and fresh shallots.
- Chop your fresh Cilantro and zest your lime.
- Mix everything together and enjoy on homemade crostinis!!

Le Comme chez Soi

Tried this small place for brunch this morning. Good breakfast classics (omelets, eggs, pancakes, etc.)and great prices. Cheddar and bacon benedicts were delicious. The bf and I will go back soon : )


Le Comme chez Soi
5386 Boulevard Saint-Laurent
Montreal, QC H2T 1A5
(514) 277-0100

Time for Apple Pies!

After the apple picking day, it`s baking time ! Try this easy recipe. Simple, delicious and quick !

http://metro.ca/recette/6008/tarte-aux-pommes-classique.fr.html

Verger du Flanc Nord - Mont St-Hilaire

Went apple picking yesterday. It was a nice sunny autumn day. Enjoyed myself : ) Great location with a beautiful view, just 40 minutes from Montreal.


835 chemin Rouillard (via chemin Authier)
Mont-St-Hilaire, Québec.


http://www.vergerduflancnord.com/index_fr.html

American style....

The Krispy Kreme Donut Burger is the most popular sandwich in Mississippi, USA. REALLY?!?!

Le Cartet Resto-Boutique

Sunday morning. Brunch time. Great food, great service, great decor & great concept. Fresh flowers on your table. Love it. Their "take out" meals are also amazing : )


LE CARTET

106, Rue McGill Montreal H2Y2E5
514.871.8887

Hours : Monday to Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am-4pm

The Ice Cream Truck

Reminds me of my summers in Florida. Best childhood memory. Years later, I still get excited when I ear that little bell coming from far away : )

Ben & Jerry's Factory - Vermont

On a boring Sunday, my friend Freddy and I decided to take a roadtrip to visit the Ben & Jerry's factory in Waterbury, VT. For 4$ US, you get a 30 minutes tour and a free sample ; ) Also on site: ice cream shop and gift store. Have fun : )


1281 Waterbury-Stowe rd
Waterbury, VT
1-802-882-1240

http://www.benjerry.com/scoop-shops/factory-tours/

First Fridays - Food trucks of Montreal

Food truck reunion. Music, beer and wine. Every first Friday of the month. I went in July and had a great time : )

Sept. 7th from 4pm-11pm

Featuring La QV, Grumman78, Pas d'cochon dans mon salon, crepe moi, Lucky's truck, La mangeoire and Hot bulldog palace.

Parc Olympique
Section 300
info: 514-252-4141

Marbella chicken- A la distasio

I absolutely ADORE Josee di Stasio. Her recipes are always simple and delicious. To me, she is that lady who has the ultimate love for food. And so, one night, I cooked her Marbella chicken. Great success. The bf loved it, and so did I ; ) Click on the following link to find the recipe or buy her book. A 40$ investment.

http://aladistasio.telequebec.tv/recettes/recette.aspx?id=785

Chez Ben, on s'bour la bedaine !

On a nice summer day, my best friend and I got lost in Granby, Qc. Don't ask. Saw this old school sign. Thought it was cool. Stopped. Had the most amazing "Poutine". Worth the hour detour ; )

Cantine Chez Ben
599, rue Principale
Granby, QC
J2G 2X8
450-378-2921

Cafe Sardine

Fresh homemade donuts in a tool box. A lot of "hipsters". Great mackerel and pickled radish sandwich (8$). Amazing Chai latte. For lunch, it's a winner. Try it : )

Cafe Sardine
9 Fairmount east
Mile-End, Mtl
514-802-8899

http://cafesardine.com/

Kitchen Confidential - adventures in the culinary underbelly...

My summer book. Raw, dirty and delicious. A must. Had to share my love for Bourdain ; )

Here we go...

So this is me.I love to eat and make people eat. To me, there is no better way to have fun than to have a good meal in amazing company. Food is basically all I talk about and do! When I travel, I check out the restaurants I wanna try before the main attractions! That being said, I hope you enjoy all the great places and recipes I have for you. BON APPETIT ! xox