VIDEO: Fifty Shades of What Women Want
The Fifty Shades of Grey phenomenon, what some consider “mommy porn,” is really the result of women finally embracing their deep desire to explore the limits of their own sensuality. What women want (fantasy) is possibly what they actually need (to be desired); to live a fulfilled sexual experience at any and every stage of life. I recently had the opportunity to discuss this topic with friend and...
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VIDEO: Cheryl chats with Global’s Jamie Orchard
There’s already a ton of buzz about Solo in the City! Cheryl stopped by Global anchor Jamie Orchard’s program “Focus Montreal” recently to talk about this new platform. “You will be seeing and hearing a lot of Cheryl Besner over the next little while.” Thanks Jamie and the Global team!
Solo in the City Radio (April 11, 2015): Food, Cook & Date and activity-based dating
This week on Solo In The City Radio on CJAD 800 Montreal: Cheryl talks to Cristina Mucciardi from Cook and Date about activity-based dating, Sapori di Napoli‘s Guido Grasso and event planner/etiquette expert Danielle Bitton join the round table on dining etiquette, Paul is our Bachelor of the Week, the KISS events calendar and we introduce you to Jess Saloman, our Love Beats on the Street correspondent. Enjoy! – Cheryl xo
Online dating vs. the old fashioned way
Dating sites: There are so many to choose from. It’s kind of like being a kid in a candy store. Plenty of Fish, Match.com, OKCupid, JDate, Christian Mingle, Date A Farmer (yes, it exists)…the list goes on and on! I’m not sure when things changed. Probably sometime in the last 12 years, while I was in a monogamous relationship. But in today’s day and age, if you’re looking for love...
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Is your Solo status on the holiday menu?
I’ve found at almost any holiday celebration, at some point, the topic conversation always veered to my love life — or what was perceived of as lack thereof! Hello, I am the “365 Days to Find Love” lady! I date plenty, and I’m trying! I can only imagine the grief that people who aren’t publicly trying to find love face when their family or friends keep...
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Connecting comes naturally. Let me help connect you!
Connecting is something I have always done naturally, through my entire business life, so why not apply my skills to the most important type of connecting? Love and partnerships! We use experts in life to help us in every aspect of our health and well-being. We turn to teachers, dentists, doctors and lawyers for expert advice and help when needed. We go to head hunters to find...
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VIDEO: Thoughts on Tinder from bartenders
[pullquote cite=”Erin, Black Rabbit Bar” type=”left”]”There’s nothing really you can do except sit back and enjoy the show.”[/pullquote]Still sharing with the bartenders? How cliche… Broken hearts and fallen dreams…where to go? To the bar, of course, to drown your sorrows near a sympathetic ear. The total stranger on the other side of the counter. Or is that only for the movies? How the world has changed… Bartenders now have new...
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Love Bites: Champagne Sundays
Sundays are meant for champagne! What better way to welcome the start of a new week and possibly a new relationship than by raising a glass at brunch and toasting the day with your potential mate. Try these simply luscious recipes that are sure to keep them wanting more. If the date is still going at five, keep the champagne flowing and order pizza for...
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You’re not alone…
Envision this: You’re in your late twenties and meet the man of your dreams. You live your entire thirties with him, marry and think that this is it. Until one day, it ends. You’re now 39 and single again. How did that happen and what do I do? You don’t even know where to begin. You’re absolutely terrified, lost and feel a sense of loneliness that is foreign to...
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Love Bites: Pork Tenderloin with herb vinaigrette and baked potato puffs
Ingredients 6 small new potatoes 1 large tomato 2 sprigs basil 1 shallot 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 oz. (60g) lettuce in season 1 pork tenderloin weighing about 1 lb. (450g) 1 egg 2 tablespoon flour 4 tablespoon breadcrumbs1 cup (25cl) peanut oil Preheat oven to 400 F (200C) Wash and wipe the potatoes, cut in...
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