Escalope à la crème: The Must-Try Recipe of French Cuisine

Escalope à la crème: The Must-Try Recipe of French Cuisine

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our traditional French Recipes, this time we’re sharing Escalope à la crème: The Must-Try Recipe of French Cuisine. When people think of French cuisine, many things come to mind: boeuf bourguignon, ratatouille, croque-monsieur, French onion soup, escargots or even crème brûlée. But, if you’ve ever been to a …

Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round

Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into Ten champagne cocktails to enjoy all year round (and especially this festive season). I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t like Champagne. It’s bubbly, happy and delicious, the perfect drink for any occasion, whether you are celebrating something or not. …

A to Z of French Food : Letter D : daube

A to Z of French Food : Letter D – Delicious Dishes and Culinary Discoveries

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature where we are delving into the A to Z of French Food: Letter D – Delicious Dishes and Culinary Discoveries. French cuisine is world-famous for a reason, and that is because people took the time to experiment with recipes and developed techniques to make them better …

Duck à l’Orange Recipe

Duck à l’Orange Recipe: A Classic French Dish

Welcome back to the Velvet Runway and our traditional French Recipes, this time we’re sharing the famous Duck à l’Orange: A Classic French Recipe.  When people think of French cuisine, many things come to mind: boeuf bourguignon, ratatouille, croque-monsieur, French onion soup, escargots or even crème brûlée. But there is another dish that is seen …

How to Slow Down during the Busy Season

How to Slow Down during the Busy Season: The Art of a Peaceful Winter

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about How to Slow Down during the Busy Season: The Art of a Peaceful Winter. The end of the year brings with it a lot of stress and anxiety, with projects ending at work, family arriving for the holidays, presents to buy for the kids, and …

Vancouver Island road trip: Exploring Victoria, Nanaimo & Tofino.

Vancouver Island road trip: Exploring Victoria, Nanaimo & Tofino.

Welcome back to The Velvet Runway and this feature about a Vancouver Island road trip: Exploring Victoria, Nanaimo & Tofino. When people hear Vancouver Island, they often picture historic harbours, misty forests, quaint surf towns, and wild beaches… and that is exactly what the island delivers ! So whether you are drawn to the call …

Christmas Markets in Paris

Christmas markets in Paris – The best festive experiences in the city of Light

Paris is always a good idea—even more so when the festive season draws nearer and the entire city transforms into a winter wonderland. As soon as the spooky season is over and the weather turns colder, festive decorations and twinkling lights begin to appear throughout the city. A few weeks later, as November ends, Christmas …