Trying New Food

My Pumpkin Spice Addiction – 2017 Edition

Fall and winter are my favorite time of year due to the many fun events happening. It all starts with Halloween, pumpkins and costumes. Thankfully, as a US resident, I get to stretch my pumpkin obsession all the way to Thanksgiving. Every year, I try to gather as many pumpkin / pumpkin spice products as I… Continue reading My Pumpkin Spice Addiction – 2017 Edition

Foodie Adventures, Recipes

Apple Picking Fun and Consequent Maple Apple Butter

Every fall, I look forward to visiting an apple orchard. Since we moved to Georgia, apple picking traditions have changed a bit. For example, wearing my favorite scarf isn't the best idea when the temperature gets up to the 90's during peak apple picking hours. Two years ago, a couple of friends and I visited… Continue reading Apple Picking Fun and Consequent Maple Apple Butter

Recipes, Retro Cooking

Retro Cooking: 1973 Autumn Black Beans

Is everyone as excited about fall as I am? To celebrate my favorite season officially starting this week, I picked the only recipe that made sense, based on its name only: Autumn Black Beans. Now don't ask me what makes these beans autumnal, I have absolutely no idea. Our good friend from Virginia sent me… Continue reading Retro Cooking: 1973 Autumn Black Beans

Foodie Adventures

A New Year Update

It's hard to believe January is almost over and it's been over two months since my last post. I can easily come up with some excuses: Work as been extra busy/demanding lately... I've been poorly juggling trying to eat better and wanting to enjoy life as the foodie  Hungry Québécoise that I am so there… Continue reading A New Year Update