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Audrey

  • Free-range Love at Linc Farm

    by Audrey

    T]here they were, grazing in the meadow. Enjoying the evening breeze and the gentle sunlight, wrapping up this hot summer’s day. As we rolled by, a few popped their heads over the fence and stared at us with googly eyes and humane-like smiles.  The excitement spread quickly amongst the field, and soon enough, our car was followed by their jolly echoes of “baaahs”.    A happy bunch of lambs and rams, roaming freely and cheerfully greeting guests. The kind of welcoming crowd you wouldn’t expect when entering a meat farm. But …

  • Peach Galette

    by Audrey

    Just a simple, honest, rustic Peach Galette recipe, with fresh yellow peaches and a buttery crust. A perfect home-style summer dessert.  each season is in full swing here in Niagara. All the roadside farmers’ stands are overflowing with sweet and juicy tree-ripened peaches – a real feast for the eyes, and our stomachs!  And I just can’t wait for the Niagara Peach Festival Celebrations happening in two weeks. The whole town will gather to celebrate the Peach Harvest and the local growers – the kind of event right up my alley.  The …

  • nder-the-radar, little Porto is having its moment. In case you missed it, rave reviews are sprouting up on the picture-perfect city that no longer has to envy it’s big sister – Lisbon. Well, we just had to check this out for ourselves. Porto, Europe’s New Hot Spot ? –  As we were spending a few weeks in my hometown in France, my husband and I decided to hop on a plane and treated ourselves with a 3 day stay in Porto. Did we expect to fall in love with Porto? I …

Pardon your French

Let’s bring French flavors to your kitchen! I share uncomplicated and classic recipes, lesser-known regional dishes and a few modern takes. Making French cooking easy, approachable and cliché-free is my priority.