Like & Love...

Much the same way I always intended this blog to be a compilation of things/experiences I find enrich my life, I have found a fun little look-book on the net that does the same in a very colourful fun way.

Take a look: http://www.katespade.com/blog/blog-things-we-love-the-book,default,pg.html

It speaks to me because it is simple, yet fabulous :)

Well done!

I challenge people to compile one of these of your own. I have using Pinterest.
You can then flip through whenever you needed a smile boost.

Foumagerie

I love local gems.

If you live in my neck of the woods, this place certainly qualifies. It is a cheese store that also happens to be the best little sandwich joint around. They make all incarnations of flavourful sandwiches on baguette (of course), as well as tasty soups (all vegan and gluten free) and salads.

The food is fresh and delicious, the staff are friendly and efficient, and the prices are incredibly reasonable (it is cheaper to have lunch here than any of the chain sandwich establishments). In the winter you can eat inside the shop and in the summer they have a small terrance in the heart of Victoria village. You can always take-out.

I also highly recommend them for your cheese needs. Whether you are buying one for a particular recipe or need help creating an interesting cheese plate, they are very helpful and will always give you a slice of the cheese to try. Love that!

If you are ever in the neighbourhood, stop in and try it. If you have no idea what to savour, the daily special sandwich on the white board are usually a good bet.

Enjoy!

For the menu:
http://www.lafoumagerie.qc.ca/index.html

Cafe Myriade

I have no idea why it has taken me this long to post about this wonderful Montreal cafe... Having the pleasure of sharing a break there with my lovely friend Linda reminded me.

Cafe Myriade is the real deal. It is a genuine coffee house/specialized tea emporium, without all of the trappings common to chain establishments. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable (one of the baristas has won a barista competition), the atmosphere reminds me of the hip and relaxed atmosphere one would imagine existed at Central Perk of Friends fame, only smaller and more cozy.

The coffee they serve is 49th Parallel among other varieties, and for the connoisseur they can prepare them using several different contraptions. This alone is worth a trip to see what I'm talking about. Then their teas are better than any others I have tasted brewed in a shop. Seriously, they are perfectly flavourful, never bitter, and are a drinkable temperature when they bring them to your table. Love that!

A little gem of a place definitely well worth exploring.

http://www.cafemyriade.com/

Enjoy :)