France Instagram Diary Fall 2012

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​A five minute walk from our hotel in Perros; Plage de Trestrignel, Perros-Guirec, France.

​A five minute walk from our hotel in Perros; Plage de Trestrignel, Perros-Guirec, France.

​Plage de Trestrignel, Perros-Guirec, France.  "Ty" in Bretonne means "Chez" in French.

​Plage de Trestrignel, Perros-Guirec, France.  "Ty" in Bretonne means "Chez" in French.

Un Bouquet de Crevettes Roses, Brittany.

Un Bouquet de Crevettes Roses, Brittany.

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​Plage de Trestrignel, Perros-Guirec.

​Plage de Trestrignel, Perros-Guirec.

The evening sunset over Trébeurden at Ti Al Lannec Hotel & Spa, Brittany.

The evening sunset over Trébeurden at Ti Al Lannec Hotel & Spa, Brittany.

Château de Chenonceau, Chenonceaux, Loire Valley.

Château de Chenonceau, Chenonceaux, Loire Valley.

Château d'Amboise, Amboise, Loire Valley.

Château d'Amboise, Amboise, Loire Valley.

Château d'Amboise, Amboise, Loire Valley.

Château d'Amboise, Amboise, Loire Valley.

​Vineyard view from our suite in Bouzy, Champagne.

​Vineyard view from our suite in Bouzy, Champagne.

​What's your color?  Moet & Chandon, Épernay, Champagne.

​What's your color?  Moet & Chandon, Épernay, Champagne.

La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, Champagne.

La cathédrale Notre-Dame de Reims, Champagne.

​Streets of Paris; Rue Danton.

​Streets of Paris; Rue Danton.

​Pierre Hermé Boutique, Saint-Germain des Prés, Paris.

​Pierre Hermé Boutique, Saint-Germain des Prés, Paris.

That iconic tower... I will never tire of its sight.

That iconic tower... I will never tire of its sight.

Nor this one... L'Arc de Triomphe.

Nor this one... L'Arc de Triomphe.

​Tartine lunch at Cuisine de Bar (Poilâne) in the Marias district, Paris.

​Tartine lunch at Cuisine de Bar (Poilâne) in the Marias district, Paris.

​More at Pierre Hermé on rue Bonaparte... conveniently located right across from our flat!  (Dangerous indeed!)

​More at Pierre Hermé on rue Bonaparte... conveniently located right across from our flat!  (Dangerous indeed!)

​Prestigious addresses in the 7th Arrondissement, Paris.

​Prestigious addresses in the 7th Arrondissement, Paris.

​The beautiful domed ceiling above Napoleon's tomb at Les Invalides, Paris.

​The beautiful domed ceiling above Napoleon's tomb at Les Invalides, Paris.

Wine tasting at ​La Crèmerie, L'Odeon, Paris

Wine tasting at ​La Crèmerie, L'Odeon, Paris

​L'Aperatif prepared with love for our guests.  All ingredients were purchased from the street markets on Rue de Seine and the Marché Saint-Germain.  Bread from Poilâne.  Perfection.

​L'Aperatif prepared with love for our guests.  All ingredients were purchased from the street markets on Rue de Seine and the Marché Saint-Germain.  Bread from Poilâne.  Perfection.


Come dine with me: Chef's Table Calgary

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Back in early November I had the opportunity to dine at one of Calgary's most fine dining restaurants, Chef's Table, located in the charming and luxurious Kensington Riverside Inn.  It was a fabulous evening of great food and wine, top-notch service and cozy ambiance.  Just what my girlfriends and I were needing on a cold winter's November night.  Yes, November, which is technically still fall right?  NOT winter.  I digress... Read More

La Belle Provence

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Is it really the end of August already?  I'm not sure about you, but this summer has flown by.  Just the other day I noticed how much cooler the evenings are getting compared to a month ago.  I am NOT ready for the on-set of fall!  Didn't we just get summer?!?  Please let me have at least four more weeks of hot and humid summer nights filled with long bike rides, visits with friends, and one too many bottles of rosé wine.  Please???  Read More

Napa & Sonoma

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Welcome to California Wine Country!

There is just something about this area that keeps me wanting to come back for more.  I know, I've said that before, but... it's true!  Last time we were there it was for a full week which was really the perfect amount of time.  Well, actually, it's never enough time but we were able to do & see quite a bit with a week.  I am so looking forward to another quick visit coming up in September, but for now, I can share what I've seen so far.  Hope this post entices you to visit if you have not already been! :)

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