As many of us know, acid is a main component in cooking and a curious one indeed. One drop of lemon juice can transform a soup, vinegar balanced against olive oil makes a salad and in my new career as a mustard maker I use it in gallons. Acidity brings food alive.We are still so […]
Food Sutra – a book review
a memoir of the foods of India I have always enjoyed books that mix storytelling with delicious recipes. Food Sutra – a memoir of the foods of India is one of those books. Don’t get me wrong, it is not a “recipe book” in the typical sense; although you will learn about many dishes and […]
Savoring Vancouver with Context Travel
Our food tour with Context Travel was set for 3 pm on a Saturday afternoon in December. Hoping for a sunny day or at least a dry day, our wishes were disregarded as the rain came pouring down. Making our way to Yaletown, we met our guide, Kimberley, in front of a local coffee shop. The […]
Fermented foods at every meal : a book review
Which fermented foods are in your pantry? Just about every serious cook or foodie has one or more fermented foods in their pantry. Whether it be kombucha, sourdough bread or a mason jar filled with sauerkraut burbling on top of the fridge. Fermented foods could not be more in the spotlight, inspiring today’s cooks to […]
The Antarctic Book of Cooking and Cleaning: a review
The Antarctic Book of Cooking and Cleaning The landscape of our cookbook collection has changed a little lately and we like it. The idea of living off the grid and being self-sufficient has never been so appealing and, in light of the looming US election, we are definitely not alone in yearning to escape society […]
The Complete Guide to Sushi and Sashimi
Making sushi and sashimi Talk to most people about making sushi and sashimi and you will hear tales of Samurai like chefs who train day in and day out whils honing their precision with repetition. Laser sharp knives slicing exact copies of pristine fish and fusing it to perfectly cooked rice with what seems like sleight […]
The Complete Wild Game Cookbook
In Quebec I have been fortunate to work in two kitchens in Quebec during my career and know first hand their respect for and love affair with wild game. In fact one of the restaurants had an all game menu in the fall and it is where I cut my teeth as a Saucier and […]
Parachute Coffee or how to afford that flight to Europe {COCONUT SHAKERATO}
A parcel of deliciousness Doesn’t everyone get excited when they receive a package in the mail? Imagine our excitement when we received a parcel filled with something we just can’t do without, coffee! We opened it up and even though it was late in the afternoon and we knew we wouldn’t sleep. We just had to […]