Tips

This is a great tip for Easter, eco-friendly and wholesome too.  If you are sill making soups or stews with onions, don’t throw away your onion peels.  In fact, grab loose onion peels when you’re… More »

We picked our first US Spring radish bunch at the local store yesterday – oh joy!  Love the gently peppery crunch of these elongated radish. They came from California and they were labeled  ”French… More »

Lemons have so many uses in the kitchen from flavoring tarts and pastry creams to simply providing a refreshing splash of sunshine in your water or tea.  It can also make you feel better… More »

Carrots are a healthy and delicious winter veggie but we love to eat them even more as Spring is approaching to get our skin ready.  That’s right, carrots are your skin’s best friend!  Loaded… More »

A good crepe batter (une bonne pâte à crêpes) is essential to make thin and light crepes so check below for 2 baking tips you can use to get a smooth and light crepe batter.  At Art of… More »

Is your pork roast dry sometimes?  A pork roast makes a delicious and affordable meal but dry pork roast is not that appetizing.  By serving a pork roast that melts in your mouth, you… More »

This is the time of the year when the love bugs are spreading so we thought we would highlight four natural remedies we’ve used for years to sooth a dry cough.  In fact, we… More »

Many recipes call for chopping herbs but the problem with chopping them on a cutting board is that a lot of the aroma and the essential oils of the herbs stay on the cutting… More »

The holiday season can bring such joy but can also leave us tired and a bit stressed out.  So today, we are bringing you 3 grandma’s home remedies (remèdes de grand-mères) passed on across generations… More »

Chocolate mousse (mousse au chocolat) is the type of dessert that is simple to make, that will bring sweet happiness to all and that will most definitely satisfy your chocolate cravings.  No baking is required… More »

Have you decided how you will decorate your Thanksgiving table yet?  Today we are offering 3 beautiful napkin techniques to make your table more inviting and add a touch of elegance.  You will find… More »

How about some light waffles or fluffy pancakes to say bonjour (good morning) to your loved ones?  It is a great way to start any weekend morning in a good spirit (dans la bonne humeur)… More »

Fruits and crème pâtissière (pastry cream) make delicious filling for tarts and pies but they often moisten the crust which leads to a not so appetizing fruit tart.  The key to prevent a soggy crust… More »

This week is the first week of November so that’s it — it is our first sign that enchanting holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc.) are coming up.  And for us, we know that if we don’t… More »

Are you planning on making mashed potatoes, a rustic gratin Dauphinois (gratin of potatoes) or a heartwarming soup?  With this make-ahead tip, you can start preparing your potatoes ahead of time.  Say you have a few minutes… More »

Did you know that pumpkins are actually loaded with health benefits and can be a great partner to your weight management as well?  Pumpkins often remind us of Halloween but they are so much more… More »

Honey is so precious.  With its golden rich color and its medicinal virtues, not wonder it’s been called liquid gold — we certainly believe it here at Art of the Home!  You may store… More »

Did you know you can clarify a stock with only one ingredient?  Homemade chicken stock is such a treat but sometimes, the stock may get a bit cloudy — if it boiled a bit… More »

You spilled oil on your kitchen counter or your kitchen floor?  To clean up oil spills in the kitchen, the key is absorption and you already have all you need in your kitchen to… More »

When cooking rice, is your rice sometimes sticky?  Does it stick to the bottom of the pot?  It has happened to all of us!  And whether you are making a refreshing composed salad with… More »