Good Friends, Good Times, and Plenty of Good Food in Montreal

In  the center, my homemade mango coconut cake with lime curd. On either side ' tarte au citron'  and  'tarte aux pacanes' from two of our well known Montreal bakeries, Au Pain Doré and Prémier Moissan

Willie Nelson's lyrics, "On the Road Again" keep playing in my head as I try to sneak one last post before our move back to our place. I've missed my kitchen, as well as our beautiful view of the city that I love so much.  However I can't say I'm looking forward to the packing and unpacking involved. Funny how life works out, My friend's visit is also coming to an end as I'm about to head back to our own homestead. A Montreal hometown girl, she is heading back to the States following a whirlwind visit where we shared each other's company and indulged in good food and of course, good wine. After all, what else is to be expected when in Montreal, known for it's great food and joie de vivre!  Therefore if I may, instead of posting a recipe, I would like to share some of the photos taken by my friend Marilyn.


Just in case you don't hear from me in the next while, I will be thinking of you all.  I will take some much needed time to get things organized and sneak in some relaxation. I do hope that in my absence you continue to drop in, and delve into my blog's recipe archives. Until then, I bid you a brief  adieu.


 Marilyn's pics:


There is no better way  to enjoy the view and the company of old friends than on a terrace enjoying a 5 à 7 which is a Montreal tradition.



View from the terrace at l'Auberge du Vieux Port...Yup the circus is in town, that is Le Cirque de Soleil under the blue and yellow top.


Looking east, the Jacques Cartier Bridge and to the left the two story Bonsecours Market with its dome


More scenes taken in Old Montreal

 

The St. James Hotel an exclusive small boutique hotel favoured by the jet set during the Grand Prix and celebrities visiting our fair city

 Interior of the Royal Bank on Notre Dame St.

Fountain inside the Atrium at Montreal's World Trade Center

And no visit would be complete without a detour to Schwartz's Smoked Meat on rue St Laurent. Former Montrealers have been known to have the stuff shipped out of the province so they can they can get their fix of the world's best smoked meat. It's so legendary that a musical  play of the same name has played to sold out performances in Montreal

 Finally last but not least some of the dishes to celebrate good friendship....

 Roasted red peppers, made by my friend Ann. Recipe from an older post.

 Nibbles: olives, lupini beans and assorted breads

Homemade pizza with anchovies

Linguini with fresh tomatoes, spinach and fresh artisan  ricotta added at the end.


Shrimps with garlic, parsley and chili flakes