What’s with Young People and Manners/Respect?

I can’t believe I’m saying this!  I’m only 36!  Anyway, my husband and I saw The Phantom of the Opera over the weekend – my first time seeing it live since 1994 (I saw the crappy movie version in 2004).  While the production was just okay – the chandelier wasn’t as elaborate as I remembered […]

Happy New Year, Everyone!

Wishing all of you a very prosperous 2016!  This year, we plan to focus much more on social media and less on blogging.  But don’t worry, there’ll still be “regular” posts on DelectablyChic! Events we plan to cover this year include the usual, such as the Interior Design Show (the first big one of 2016), […]

Chopped Canada Teen Finale: Baked Eggs!

The Chopped Canada Teen finale aired on Boxing Day in Canada with the winners of the previous four episodes competing for $20,000 (a little surprised that the finalists – winners from the previous four episodes – weren’t awarded anything.  Honestly, $1,000 to $2,500 towards their education would have been great!).  Mystery ingredients for the three […]

Blending and Starting New Traditions for the Holidays

As a child, I wanted a “proper” Christmas, which we never really had.  Sure, we put up a tree and I attended Catholic and Anglican schools, but I’m not sure if not celebrating the holiday the way one sees it in movies and books is because my parents are from Hong Kong or because December […]

Chopped Canada Teen Tournament #4: Pork Chops and Conehead Cabbage

Well, episode four was the last show before the final round, which will air on December 26 – Boxing Day – on Food Network Canada.  Ingredients on this episode included frozen deep fried pickles and tempeh in the appetizer round as well as white chocolate chips and pizza dough for dessert.  However, for the main […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Selfies – Best Gifts for Yourself

Last week, we our holiday gift guide suggested the Best Gifts for Everyone Else.  Now, we are on to “Selfies” – Best Gifts for Yourself – a very popular and au courant part of our Annual Guide. Best Bath Product to Gift Yourself: We absolutely love The Body Shop Frosted Cranberry Shimmer Lotion 250 ml.  […]

Chopped Canada Teen Tournament #3: Using Crumpets and Quince

With Christmas coming up, why not use the dessert round’s ingredients to create a sweet casserole dish for Christmas morning (who cares if the kids are going to get more hyper?  It’s Christmas Day.  It’s allowed).    In the basket for round three were:  crumpets, quince, butterscotch chips and whole allspice.  Not too difficult to combine.  […]

Holiday Gift Guide 2015: Best Gifts for Everyone Else

Last week, we our holiday gift guide suggested the Best Gifts for Family.  Now, we are on to Best Gifts for Everyone Else. Best Secret Santa Gifts: The Body Shop Plum Bath Fizzers are too cute!  Very chic packaging, these goodies at a touch of festive fun to bath time this very cold winter. Each […]

The Luxurious Lodhi in New Delhi, India

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to be royalty, then the Lodhi Hotel in New Delhi is the place (or palace?) for you. This luxury boutique hotel in India’s capital city may be modern in design, but it is old-world in terms of its approach to outstanding customer service. The Lodhi Hotel On […]