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Chez Boulay Bistro Boreal in Québec Barbara Radcliffe Rogers, BellaOnline's Luxury Travel Editor The concept of a restaurant using only ingredients native to or grown in its environment was irresistible. Talk about locavore!

On the Perfume Trail in Grasse Melissa Demiguel, BellaOnline's French Culture Editor Grasse is renown for the production of luxury fragrances. Learn about the perfume making process and other ways local fruits and blossoms are enjoyed. A guide to the museums and sites to visit on the perfume trail in the south of France.

Tay so Strong the Spoon Stands to Attention
Coffee may have made inroads into Irish culture...and not just with whiskey added either. Tea remains the beverage that keeps the Irish on course.

More Latin American Comestible Contributions
What would our culinary world be like without the introduction of foods cultivated by the Native Americans of Mexico, Central and South America? No Russian vodka, French pastry, Irish potato, Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla, popcorn, pizza, Hawaiian pineapple, peanut butter, jack-o-lanterns and more!

Aussie Festivals Queensland
Queensland celebrates Australian Larikanism with gusto. Here's a rundown of various quirky events held in Queensland throughout the year.