Foodie Adventures

Cookbook Galore!

After several weeks of holiday mess accumulating everywhere (fridge, living room, etc.), I finally managed to get the house back in order. Everything Christmas-related has been put away, all leftover food was either thrown out or put away in the freezer and the gigantic pile of boxes piling up in the living room is now… Continue reading Cookbook Galore!

Foodie Adventures, Recipes

Clean Start to 2013!

The new year just started and I am already very excited about the different plans, projects and events coming up. I am about to start my last semester at Mary Baldwin College and I cannot wait to have my diploma in hand. Over the summer, my husband and I are planning a trip to Quebec.… Continue reading Clean Start to 2013!

Foodie Adventures

My Kitchen Dream Come True!

On Christmas Eve, my husband wished he wore ear plugs. Let me explain... To follow the Quebec tradition, we opened our gifts before going to bed on December 24. After letting me open a trio of cozy socks, a funny book and 2 amazing kinds of chocolate, I thought I was done and I was… Continue reading My Kitchen Dream Come True!

Foodie Adventures

The Annual Vogel-Maple Holiday Party

Last Friday, my husband and I hosted our fifth annual holiday dinner party. To anyone wondering, the "Vogel-Maple" is a mixture of my husband's last name and my biggest Canadian obsession. We came up with it the first year and it became associated with the event ever since. In any case, with my studying and… Continue reading The Annual Vogel-Maple Holiday Party