Bacon and Cider Mussels (with crispy julienned fries)

Inspiration:  Mussels at the Dominion Square Tavern

Vegan Pumpkin Brownies (with spicy ganache)

Inspiration:  Brownies from Aux Vivres -  a wonderful Montreal vegan restaurant.

Thai Green Curry Meatballs

Inspiration:  New twist on an old family meatball recipe

Thai Green Curry Meatballs:  Makes 4 servings

Thick Leek and Celery Root Soup with Rendered Chorizo

Inspiration:  Fall harvest

Autumn Slaw - Celery Root, Apple and Spiced Nuts (chipotle mayo dressing)

Inspiration:  Apples at the market in the Fall!

Delicious Bowls: Sweet Potato Rosti, Marinated Sirloin Tips (Walnuts, Chipotle Mayo and Brussel Sprout Chips)

Îles Flottantes with Salted Butter Caramel Ice Cream (& Crème anglaise)

Add crushed dentelle crepes or cookies for crunch and texture

We just returned from a three week trip to France and, although the weather was not great, the food, as usual, was terrific.

Our first stop upon arriving in Paris is our favourite little (very little) local restaurant, Le Hide.  It just seems to get more popular every time we have the chance to go.  We became friends with the chef, Koba, when we lived in this wonderful neighborhood and it is always a joy to see his business doing so well.