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I can’t imagine a more festive way to gather family and friends together to celebrate Christmas than to throw a Tea Party! Since childhood, I have always been fascinated by the English afternoon tea tradition that I have read about in Agatha Christie’s mystery novels. Whenever I visit London, I would always try to make …
Planning a Halloween party? Here are some fun and scary recipes and shortcuts, home-made and semi home-made so you can plan a monster feast without breaking your back (or the bank)! Usually my mind is bubbling with ideas when I plan a themed party. Since everything is usually prepared at home instead of ordering from …
France has just reopened its border after the Pandemic lock-down… If you haven’t planned yet to fly to Paris, why not bring a French touch into your life with French recipes, food delivery, culture and virtual tours of Paris’ best museums, TV shows to brush up your French. Experience French cult pharmacy products, that can …
Here are some hacks and time-saving tips to prepare a casual Easter brunch menu to wow your family and guests. Nobody would believe that some dishes are semi home-made… If you have a busy schedule and cannot spend all day in the kitchen, this menu is for you! For a more elaborate menu, check my …
Here are some ideas for a festive Easter Menu combining home-made dishes with a few shortcuts… Since I love to entertain family and friends at home, I like to offer a variety of dishes, some are made from scratch, and some are store-bought and given a personal twist… To set the mood, be inspired by …
This No-Bake Fresh Fruit tart is a great recipe that can be used for any themed events, using any shape of serving platter, for example an egg-shaped plate for Easter, heart-shaped platter for Valentine’s day and just a 9″ pie plate… You can also use any seasonal fruits. To achieve the best effect, it’s better …
This is an easy and fun recipe using foil to shape the puff pastry into cute carrot-shaped appetizers, perfect for Easter. Click here to view my Festive Easter Lunch menu. Your children could even help you with shaping the foil and making the filling. The recipe is perfect for the hostess as the carrot-shaped puff …
This is the perfect appetizer or side dish for Spring, with asparagus in season! The beauty about this recipe is you can substitute ingredients, mix & match, combine spices and still create a delicious dish. For example, instead of Parma Ham, you could use smoked salmon and add some dill in the herb mix, or …
Traditionally, on St Paddy’s day, people serve Irish dishes made with corned beef, cabbage and potatoes… This year, how about making a green themed menu, to go with a good Irish Stout! The Soup To start with, here’s a simple yet absolutely delicious pea and spinach soup recipe, shared by my sister Nhumy from New …
Valentine’s Day this year will be different. Most likely it will be a low-key meal celebrated at home . Here are some ideas to make this day special for your sweetheart and add a sparkle of romance. The best part about this menu is you can use store-bought ingredients and add your special touch to …
