Our heartfelt thanks to all those that stopped by to say hello at the Eat Well and Living Green Expo in Montreal and Quebec, the last 2 week-ends.

We spent five long and satisfying days receiving an average of two visitors per minute (!), which translates into a rough total of 5,000 people. Backbreaking – because there was not a moment to sit down – but essential, in a virtual world, to be finally able to meet our users. Among them, many fans who wanted to show their support.

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For the next 10 days, the 14th edition of Montréal en lumière is awakening winter with very diverse and original activities, in the field of gastronomy as well as in the perfrorming arts.

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Quite a few of you have asked me to plan a special Valentine’s Day menu. I have prepared 2, which are equally mouth-watering, but are quite different nutritionally (calories and fats).

Pick the one that is best for you:

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Is urban agriculture one of your passions? Would you like to attend gardening presentations and learn about sustainable living practices? Would you like to exchange heirloom and organic seeds and get to know fellow gardeners?

You may want to participate to one of many “Seedy Events“, that are taking place in many communities across Canada, in the next couple of months.

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Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on February 2^nd, 2013.

February is not only the month in which Valentine’s Day falls, but also the month of the heart and awareness about cardiovascular diseases.

The “recipe” for becoming heart-healthy is simple: 1) Do regular physical exercise; 2) Don’t smoke; 3) Lose excess weight; 4) Adopt healthy food habits that highlight fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grain cereals, fish and low-fat dairy products. Consumption of red meat, fats, sugar and salt should be kept to a minimum.

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You love fries, cheese and gravy ? You’ll be glad to know that a poutine-lover’s dream is coming true: The first-ever Poutine Week Montreals is going to take place February 1st to 7th.

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An innovative way to fight November’s gloom: the first edition of Taste Montreal. For about 10 days, delectable menus will be served at fixed prices (table d’hôte menus at $19, $29 and $39) in about 100 restaurants throughout the city.

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