Regular readers of this blog will notice that I’ve been sharing more and more home decor posts with all of you. The truth is, I’ve always been a lover of any creative DIY project, and my love of food has always been linked to my love of pretty tableware. So, it was only natural that […] Read more…
This past weekend was a weekend filled with indulgences. First, and foremost comes this cake – this decadent cake with its three separate layers of goodness: a delicious brownie-like chocolate cake whose centre is scooped out and filled with tangy homemade lemon curd that is then topped with meringue icing. Can you think of a […] Read more…
I didn’t grow up celebrating Valentine’s day. Should I even attempt the stereotypical sentence that Paris is romantic every day of the year and that we don’t need a special day to celebrate love? I wouldn’t dare. But the truth is, it’s not a day of the year we that we’re particularly attached to in […] Read more…
As I’m writing this post, snow is swirling on my balcony, and my usually quaint view of downtown Toronto has become a blur. There’s something quite soothing about watching this unravel, from the warmth of my living room. And what more suiting way to really welcome winter than with a deliciously steamy soup? This soup […] Read more…
A few days ago, I got back from spending the holidays in NYC. It was a whirlwind: between spending time with family and catching up with old friends, it felt like a very short week. I have this very love/hate relationship with the city. I love the architecture and its uneven buildings from different moments […] Read more…
I first wanted to wish a holiday holiday to all of you Chocolate Shavings readers. Your kind comments, emails and readership mean the world to me and make me want to write even after a long day. I hope your holidays are filled with great company, delicious food and a lot of love. Maybe even […] Read more…