http://www.vindetable.net Stories about food, wine, and travel Wed, 11 Jul 2007 01:57:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Internet, I don't even know where to start, it has been way too long. Life is resuming some level of normalcy; we moved, we are unpacking, we are exploring the new neighbourhood, we are furniture shopping, we are shopping for a BBQ, but most importantly, we are cooking and eating ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=44 We promise, this is not a permanent thing, we have legit excuses. We have both been out of the country on business and are now faced with the fun task of packing our belongings in preparation for a house move. We have spent the last few days questioning, among ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=42 The last few weeks of non-blogging definitely represented an unintended hiatus. There was a little vacation in the midst of it all, but the rest of the non-blogging time was spent at the office. We had a wonderful nine days in Paris. January proved to be an excellent time to ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=41 To celebrate my birthday earlier this week, Mr. Vin de Table surprised me with dinner at Amuse-Bouche, a place that had been on our list to try for sometime. The cosy little restaurant has warm red walls, and is on a quiet neighbourhood street and has the perfect ambience for ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=40 I probably make more soups in January and February than I do in the rest of the year combined, I'm going to blame it on the weather. This is a "curried" take on one of my favourite vegetables. This is a very hearty soup; it serves 4 as a first ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=39 We started off the new year plagued by router problems, hence the delay in wishing you a happy and prosperous 2007! Wireless network problems aside, we spent a wonderfully relaxing holiday season, not to mention a delicious one, and are now rejuvenated for the year ahead. We are fortunate to be ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=38 It has been a busy month, a month that will take several posts to adequately describe, so we promise to get started very soon. There have been many great meals with friends and family, some adventures in our own kitchen, and needless to say, some great wine! One of the many ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=37 Thanks to the gracious invitation from GP, I had the opportunity to meet and have my books signed by Mireille Guiliano, the writer of the best selling book French Women Don’t get Fat. Madame Guiliano was in town last week for the launch of her new book, French Women for ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=35 It amazes me how time seems to fly by sometimes, and I have nothing substantial to show for it. I wonder if everyone has that same feeling. I can not believe that Christmas is but a month away, and now like every year, I vow that I will be more ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=34 Being vegetarian was easy for me because there was nothing vegetable based that I would not eat, except for beets! Must have been some suppressed childhood experience, but I would never go near the things. A couple of years ago, someone recommended that I try them pickled; I usually love ... http://www.vindetable.net/?p=33