Friday, March 29, 2024

Being grateful….Through my eyes

By Rhonda Massad There is so much talk about giving thanks and being grateful, that the words have almost  lost their meaning, but not quite. When my children hit a certain...
Grilled Polenta Rounds with Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

Grilled Polenta Rounds with Black Bean and Avocado Salsa

I love entertaining all year round, but summer parties are probably my favorite. I love dining outside and summer parties always seem more relaxed. One of my go to summer...

Hudson baker whips up 18th B-day cake for Kylie Jenner

By Rhonda Massad Jessika Menard co-owner of the Cozy Café and Cakes par Haute Couture in Hudson, is accustomed to creating food art but last weekend's birthday order took the...
Watermelon Brushcetta

Watermelon Feta Bruschetta

by Rhonda Massad For a summery change - switch up tomatoes for watermelon in this classic appetizer. This one is really easy and fresh on a hot day.  I now eat...
Spinach and Strawberry Salad

Sweet Spinach and Strawberry Salad

Spinach and strawberries are plentiful this time of year so why not blend the two in this  sweet salad along with tonight's BBQ? Simply and easy ingredients are: 1 bunch fresh spinach 1...
Grill corn Quebec

Grilled Corn in Herb Butter

I love grilled corn. Its so natural, so tasty, so Quebec.  Corn is being harvested now and it is yummy.  I was talking to a farmer today at Marché...
Nutella, Chocolate, West Island Blog

West Island Blog Makes Homemade Nutella

by Rhonda Massad Homemade Nutella is everywhere on Facebook.  How to videos tempting us to try making the decadent spread ourselves.  Being a Nutella junkie,  I had to give it...
Campfire Bananas

S’more Campfire Bananas at Home

I love roasted marshmallows but don't always want to wait to roast them in front of a camp fire.  Often times I just turn the oven to broil and...
Fizzy Raspberry Lemonade

Fizzy Raspberry Lemonade

Summer is finally here.  Nothing like a cold drink to sip under the umbrella.  This is a quick and easy one that is a crowd pleaser. INGREDIENTS: 2 cups fresh raspberries 1...
White Bean and Cherry Tomato

Cherry Tomato and White Bean Salad

As I look forward to the sweet days of summer I cannot help but think of the Italian saying “il dolce far niente,” the sweetness of doing nothing. Summer is...