Aromas of Time first post & a decadent Chocolate Walnut Cake Recipe
"When nothing else subsists from the past, after the people journeyed on, after the things are broken and scattered· the smell and taste of things remain poised a long time, like souls· bearing...
View ArticleA workshop in food photography with Béatrice Peltre and a simple apple tart...
Lately Food Photography and Food Styling is so in vogue. No wonder! We eat first with our eyes. When a plate looks appealing we want to try it. To me smell comes first of course. A plate has to smell...
View ArticleWinters in the Dominican Republic inspiring a Hearty Pumpkin Coconut Milk...
The seasons are changing and the cold weather is slowly easing in. I am craving soups, stews and roasts more than ever now. I guess there is a comfort food for every season. Last year I spent ten month...
View ArticleGourmet Orange Blossom Madeleines, bringing some sunshine on a rainy day
I am always looking for ideas of healthy treats for my girls and as homemade gifts. Two years ago I tried a Madeleine recipe features in a book called Pâtisseries Maison (Marabout) written by the very...
View ArticleGourmet smoked salmon pasta made by a true daddy’s girl
I have to agree with my husband N. on that, I am a real daddy’s girl. Anything my daddy does always is heroic to me. With all fairness he is a great man. He never accepts defeat or gives up on life. He...
View ArticleCake Mania at the Cake Show in Montreal
Last week I dropped by the cake show of Montreal with my friend Marie. Both loving cakes and baking decided to check it out. We were not disappointed as there were amazing cake designs on display. Some...
View ArticleThe Spice Hunters - Spicy stir-fried shrimp with green beans and tomatoes
It is a warm autumn day and I am making an Indian shrimp stir-fry recipe. The smells and aromas fill the house and a favorite memory comes back of the spice bazaars in Egypt, Turkey and Tunisia which I...
View ArticleRemembering autumn with a Caramel Apple Butter Spread
After 10 days of being in bed with a bad influenza and high fever I can finally write my 2 posts. I was so eager to share with you these recipes.I have for you today a yummy and easy recipe for all the...
View ArticleBlueberry Breakfast muffins to share with friends
Childhood friends are foreverEvery time I want to treat the girls I make these succulent blueberry muffins. Especially when M.J. sleeps over. Since first grade my daughter Lola has been friends with...
View ArticleTravel post to Dubai + an Oriental Spinach salad and Daoud Pasha Meat Balls
Dubai city of Magnificent Skyscrapers and Creative DesignsThere are days, weeks or months were you are just not inspired. Maybe feeling also a bit down. It could be the weather, international events or...
View ArticleBack the Memory Lane with a Caribbean Inspired Coconut Rice with Shrimps and...
Today I am going back the memory lane. Same time last year I was spending a year in the Dominican Republic under the Coconut palm trees. I met wonderful people who inspired me a lot. The tropical...
View ArticleA Sweet guava treat for Mother's day
Happy Mother’s day to all Moms, Grandmothers, Stepmothers, Aunties and Godmothers.Creamy Guava Sweet TreatBeing a mom is so wonderful. The day I first laid eyes on my daughter I cried. I was so happy...
View ArticleApricot and Vanilla Panna Cotta in Weck Jars
My love for apricots started when I was real young. I was captured by the sweet and tangy taste of the summer fruit. I have a vivid memory of sitting at my Mémé lunch table watching Pépé (my...
View ArticleSurviving the winter blues with Lavender Ebelskivers and a tour of the...
I am back with a new post that I am sure will inspire you to cook and try new recipes. I have been away from "Aromas of time" for a long while in search of myself. After turning 40 last July, I was in...
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