Ok, I will start this blog out with dessert first! I mean after all, life is short, right? Le Moulin de Saint-Laurent, in my opinion, had the best dessert ever. Called “Le Plaisir,” the dessert is described in French as “Mousse au chocolat, mousse à la vanille, croquant praliné et biscuit aux amandes caramélisées.” Translate […]
Ile d'Orleans
The Farmland and The River Scenery of Île d’Orléans
Whether you drive, bicycle, or walk (like I did) the 42-mile Chemin Royal (Royal Road) that encircles Île d’Orléans, the landscape will not disappoint! Being an island, there are many opportunities to view the Saint Lawrence River, and the land beyond – Québec City, Canada to the north, and part of the Québec Province to […]
Woodworking and Blacksmithing on Île d’Orléans
With so many cool ones to choose from, I bought the bracelet that is on the left side of the photo, second row down, the one on the far left. Made of wood, specifically mahogany from Brazil, and maple from Île d’Orléans. Woodworking craftsman Andreï Wyszinski creates his pieces using the natural colors from wood, […]