Gatherings

Raclette Breakfast an Epic Way to Start the Day

October 4, 2021 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

A raclette breakfast is a fun way to start the morning. It’s perfect for holidays, special occasions, and brunch parties. Get ready to dig in!

Before breakfast raclette came into my life, eggs benedict was the ultimate special occasion breakfast. Dutch baby breakfasts and homemade Belgian waffles were close runner-ups. And it’s always a special morning when crepes are on the menu.

But raclette for breakfast…it’s a game-changer.

Whether you want to host a small party for brunch or create a new holiday tradition with your family, a raclette breakfast will not disappoint. I promise!

RELATED: Classic French Crepe Recipe

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The Liquor Cabinet: What to Stock it With

March 10, 2020 by Sylvia Rose 2 Comments

A lot goes into preparing for a party, including stocking the liquor cabinet. The question is, what should you always try to keep on hand to make things easier?

decanter of whisky in the liquor cabinet

WHY SHOULD I STOCK THE LIQUOR CABINET?

Stocking the liquor cabinet is such a vintage thing to do, did you know?

Fixing your guests a drink is an easy way to get them to feel welcome and comfortable in your home.

More often than not we plan for our parties, but sometimes an impromptu gathering crops up, or there’s something special to celebrate, like a promotion at work.

When this happens, you’ll be grateful that you have a well-stocked liquor cabinet. Best of all, you don’t need very much!

Here are seven bottles I try to keep in the liquor cabinet at all times.

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Hosting a Soup Swap Party for Winter Warmth

February 4, 2020 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

On a chilly day, a soup swap party is a wonderful place to be. When the days are short and it feels like winter will never end, organizing a soup swap party is just the thing to invite warmth and cheer into your home.

getting jars ready for a soup swap party

GATHERING OVER SOUP

If you’ve never been to a soup swap party before, don’t worry; it’s exactly what it sounds like.

It’s a unique opportunity to gather your fellow soup fan friends and neighbours, uniting everyone over a shared love of soup.

Since soup isn’t generally served at this kind of party, even non-soup fans can be included in the festivities as long as they adhere to the number one rule…

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La Chandeleur: International Day of Crepes

January 28, 2020 by Sylvia Rose Leave a Comment

While North Americans celebrate Groundhog Day on February 2nd, there are many families that celebrate something called La Chandeleur. It’s a day of weather prediction and feasting on crêpes. Let me tell you more about it…

LA CHANDELEUR: THE VIDEO

Do you prefer watching to reading? Here’s the video where I talk all about La Chandeleur. If you like what you see, make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel!

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WHAT’S LA CHANDELEUR?

As you may have gathered, Chandeleur is a day for making and eating crêpes. It’s an annual tradition in many families (such as Big Papa’s) and marks the end of the Christmas period. On this festive day, crepes are served up in the evening instead of for breakfast, and there are a couple of superstitions to go along with it. Why let the groundhogs have all the fun?

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Raclette Dinner Party Ideas (and how to make sure it’s successful)

December 17, 2019 by Sylvia Rose 3 Comments

Need raclette party ideas? A raclette dinner is a wonderful way to gather around your favourite people for a fun and delicious communal meal. Learn how to throw one of your own for an evening to remember!

WHAT IS A RACLETTE DINNER PARTY?

What does it mean to host or be invited to a raclette dinner party?

It means you can expect to be seated around a table with other friendly faces, much like you would with fondue.

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Instead of a burner and a pot, there’s a raclette grill and everyone has a little tray that they fill with the available fixings.

Underneath the raclette machine’s griddle, there’s a broiler that everyone fits their trays under for the cheese to melt.

Yes. There’s cheese.

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How to Make a Cheese Board for Your Next Wine & Cheese

December 3, 2019 by Sylvia Rose 5 Comments

Cheese plates are a classic element at any French dinner table. Traditionally served after the meal, they’re the perfect way to wind down. Learn how to build a simple cheese board that will have your guests diving in with gusto.

LIFE IS BETTER WITH CHEESE

I didn’t grow up with cheese boards.

I was a small town girl, so there was nary a cheese shop in sight. All we had was what we got from the grocery store. The standard was processed cheese slices, havarti, and the occasional brick of Black Diamond.

The fanciest it got was a wheel of camembert and limburger cheese.

It’s not that we weren’t cheese people, we loved cheese, but we just didn’t know anything about it. That changed when I met my husband’s family.

Out of respect for their privacy, I won’t say much about my in-laws, but when it comes to food and wine, they have exquisite taste.

The first real cheese board I encountered was at their table, which comes out every time I’m there for an evening meal.

Usually, a cheese plate counts as the dessert course, but having a terrible sweet tooth, if I was given the option between cheese and cake, I’d be reaching for the cake fork!

I’m so thankful that they don’t make me choose between the two, because we have both… And so can you!

A VIDEO ABOUT MAKING A CHEESE PLATTER

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