Monday, December 2, 2024
Fruits, West Island, Sami Fruit, Rhonda Massad, West Island Blog, Dollard Des Ormeaux

Sami Fruits opens up on the West Island

The long awaited opening of Sami Fruits gave fruits and veggie lovers a great option when shopping for fresh produce.  The selection is extensive to say the least.  The...
Crazy About Cupcakes, Pointe Claire Village, Rhonda Massad, West Island Blog, Sweets, Desserts

Crazy About Cupcakes – Pointe Claire Village

I popped into Crazy About Cupcakes on one of my many weekend adventures around Montreal and the West Island. The shop was pretty, pink and filled with cupcakes, what...
marche de l'ouest outdoor market

West Island outdoor markets you should visit this summer

Who said we need to go all the way to Atwater or Jean-Talon to enjoy a good farmers' market? The West Island has some hidden gems with specific days and...

Hot Chocolate Bombs – the treat of the season can be purchased from these...

Have you really experienced Christmas 2020 if you haven't indulged in a hot chocolate bomb? Do yourself a favour, order a few of these from a local vendor then...
homemade pita

Sherene’s Homemade Pita

What a great time to try a new and easy recipe. Thank you to Sherene for this easy pita recipe.  Sherene used the stovetop while I used the...
Sugar Shacks,Sucrerie de la Montagne,Cabane à Sucre Au Pied De Cochon, Maple Syrup, Rhonda Massad, West Island Blog, Fun things to do

Sugar Shacks in the West and Beyond

Cabane à Sucre Jean Renaud & Fils Classic sugar shack in a woodsy setting open seasonally for traditional hearty grub, try the maple syrup pie. Address: 1034 Boulevard Arthur-Sauvé, Saint-Eustache, QC...
Food drive miracle du 13 septembre

Montrealers, Unite! A Food Drive for the Record Books

Have you been wanting to help those most affected by COVID-19, but haven’t quite been able to figure out the logistics? Lucky for you, and those in need, The...
Cookies West Island

Did somebody say cookies? We have your West Island Cookie Wishlist

Once again we've asked and you answered! Here are some delicious cookies from local bakers that you can order your yummy Christmas treats! Heidi's Heavenly Biscottis Homemade Biscottis in Montreal. These...
Cananut, Vaudreuil, Nuts, Spices, Dried Fruits, Grains, West Island Blog, Rhonda Massad, News, West Island News, Health Benefits of Nuts

Cananut in Vaudreuil – Nuts abound!!

Growing up my parents always had a pantry full of shelled and unshelled nuts. Nuts were a staple ingredient in a lot of recipes in our house growing up....
Rhonda Massad, Pierrefonds, West Island Blog, West Island News, Italian cuisine, Imparate

Imparate – Amazing new cooking school on the West Island – not to be...

by Rhonda Massad Imparate means to learn through experience or to discover in Italian. That is exactly what happened when I joined seven girl friends at Imparate Cooking School in...