I am Canadian but I live in beautiful Washington State. I love to cook gourmet food and my husband is my finest food critic. Oftentimes I daydream of Paris in all of its captivating charm. I believe one of the greatest complements to a good cup of coffee is a good piece of dark chocolate. Remember to keep fine French and Italian cheeses and artisan breads in the home and savor them daily. Do not be afraid of heavy cream. Refrigerate your nuts. Finally, wine deserves a good home so treat it as you would a special dinner guest.