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

London Calling, Take II

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London is calling my name.  Each time I've been there is never enough time to let it all soak in.  I am always left with a feeling of wanting to do, see, eat, drink, and learn more!  On our most recent trip we were able to accomplish more than the time before (that being a whirlwind visit of only thirteen hours), but nonetheless this still wasn't enough!  Among the highlights this time was our memorable visit to La Petite Maison, featured here, breakfast at The Wolseley, walking and biking through Regent Park and nearby Marylebone, and of course, perusing the high-end shopping scene at Harrods. Read More