L'escale JournalYour friendly neighbourhood coffee joint: First & LastOn a recent trip to Toronto, I noticed that every neighbourhood has a surplus of weed dispensaries and coffee shops. What does this say…4 min read·Jan 9, 2022----
L'escale JournalArmchair travelling with biscottiThere are several legends surrounding the humble biscotti. Some say the twice-baked good was used as sustenance during Roman legion…3 min read·Jan 9, 2022----
L'escale JournalA very L’escale New YearI’ve often shied away from any New Year’s commotion. Naturally, the aversion strengthened in a pandemic, which brought relief that there…3 min read·Jan 9, 2022----
L'escale JournalEscaping to the Belgian coast: Suite 133Upon the Belgian coast is Knokke-Heist, where visitors swoon to for a fleeting escape. Charming seaside properties are aplenty. And under…5 min read·Dec 15, 2021----
L'escale JournalWarming up with a creamy truffle mushroom soupIn Montreal, it’s that time of the year where it’s crucial to keep the car windshield wipers up. It’s chucking down with snow, and while…3 min read·Dec 12, 2021----
L'escale JournalAn oasis in Taroudant: DarZahiaThe drive from Agadir to Ouarzazate is prolifically long, which is why many vacationers prefer to stop and find respite at Taroudant…4 min read·Dec 8, 2021----
L'escale JournalHow to make chai at home with the Chai GuysTranslated from Hindi, ‘chai’ means ‘tea’. But for many South Asian countries, the term technically denotes masala chai, which involves the…2 min read·Oct 20, 2021----
L'escale JournalA fennel, ricotta and onion puff pastry pizzaEveryone knows that the crust of a pizza is fundamental. It makes or breaks the dish. But sometimes, a thick, doughy foundation can be a…2 min read·Oct 13, 2021----
L'escale JournalAt home with Thérèse ChouinardI first met Thérèse when I was very young. She was my mother’s friend, whom I loved dearly, and it was reassuring to have her in my life…3 min read·Oct 6, 2021----
L'escale JournalAn easy oat milk iced coffee recipeWhile at Starbucks in Montreal this week, I tried their Iced Brown Sugar Oat Beverage Shaken Espresso. It’s a rather extravagant name for…2 min read·Sep 29, 2021----