Turkey is seeing a resurgence. No longer is it delegated to holidays. With its mixture of dark, nutrient-rich meat while staying pretty lean, it's a great way to roast something healthy without ending up with heaps of oily fat in the braising sauce. And if you're ever concerned … [Read more...] about Sweet and Sour Turkey with Star Anise
Talking Food and Restaurants on the Radio with the Montreal Gazette’s New Food Writers
Last week I was a guest on two local radio shows with the other members of the Montreal Gazette's new team of food writers. CBC Radio Noon invited Isa Tousignant (who's writing lists), Joanna Fox (who's writing reviews) and myself (I'm writing food features) to be part of … [Read more...] about Talking Food and Restaurants on the Radio with the Montreal Gazette’s New Food Writers
Vegan Baked Goods in Montreal
Can vegan baked goods be as delicious as their buttery, creamy, egg-y counterparts? That was what I wanted to test on Global Montreal this morning. I brought some of my favourite vegan pastries and desserts from around Montreal, from danishes to cheesecake to millefeuilles. Check … [Read more...] about Vegan Baked Goods in Montreal
Gluten Free Rhubarb Cobbler from Flavor Flours
This recipe for rhubarb cobbler comes from Alice Medrich's Flavor Flours, which is a gluten free cookbook that wasn't being marketed as gluten free back in 2015 when it came out. Now it is. I'm not sure if it's selling better, but it should be, because this woman can write a … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Rhubarb Cobbler from Flavor Flours
The Caribbean in Summer: My New Favourite Restaurants in Aruba and Barbados
A week before I headed back to the Caribbean for a magazine assignment, I was interviewed on a podcast called Our Food Adventures by two Americans who called me from where they were staying in Hanoi, Vietnam to talk about what I love about Aruba. That's a lot of continents for a … [Read more...] about The Caribbean in Summer: My New Favourite Restaurants in Aruba and Barbados
Vegan Sushi: Baked Sweet Potato Tempura (Gluten Free)
If you think tempura is not for the gluten free types, think again. Also think harder if you think tempura is always greasy and bad for you. It doesn't have to be. And finally, if you think sushi is not for vegans, go to Sushi Momo. Then try to recreate it at home, like I … [Read more...] about Vegan Sushi: Baked Sweet Potato Tempura (Gluten Free)
Food Writing for the Montreal Gazette Weekend Life
Editor Lucinda Chodan of the Montreal Gazette announced in today's Weekend Life section that three new food writers would be coming Saturday section, taking over the role left open by former restaurant reviewer Lesley Chesterman. I'm thrilled to be one of those writers! … [Read more...] about Food Writing for the Montreal Gazette Weekend Life
Rosé Braised Turkey Leg with Sundried Tomatoes, Olives and Rosemary
Rosé and turkey? Yes. White wine just wasn't summery enough. Plenty of recipes call for white wine, from butter sauces to mussels, and plenty call for red, from coq au vin to braised beef. But since turkey leg falls somewhere between chicken and beef in terms of white meat … [Read more...] about Rosé Braised Turkey Leg with Sundried Tomatoes, Olives and Rosemary
Montreal’s Best Terrasses
Just in time for summer, I did a segment on Global Mornings on Montreal's best terrasses (or patios, for the anglophones out there). Whether you're looking for Haitian rum cocktails in a back courtyard, New Orleans-inspired brunch in a West Island garden or downtown … [Read more...] about Montreal’s Best Terrasses
Namazake Throwdown: Unpasteurized Sake in Cans
Yes, sake comes in cans. Yes, it's pretty affordable. And yes, occasionally it's even good. Sometimes, it's very good. Because, like beer, keeping unpasteurized or half-pasteurized sake in a dark, airtight container helps it stay fresher. The trick is to find a bunch of … [Read more...] about Namazake Throwdown: Unpasteurized Sake in Cans