A lot of people think they don't like pickles. That's ridiculous. That's like saying that you don't like women because you don't like your best friend's girlfriend. Have you met all the women in the world? Do you actually know any Ukrainian or Kenyan or Colombian … [Read more...] about A Pickling Dictionary: From Eggplant Chutney to Raspberry-Black Currant Jam to Kosher Dills
Braised Lamb Shoulder with Cumin and Apricots
Comfort. We all crave it. Well, except maybe my friend who winter-ran the White Mountains in a day-and-a-half. But even he enjoys a glass of red wine with his sweet potatoes. In French, the term is "gourmand," but that doesn't translate directly. It's not quite "gourmet" and … [Read more...] about Braised Lamb Shoulder with Cumin and Apricots
Lac Brome Duck Sausages with Grilled Zucchini and a Dilemma
I'd originally decided not to write about these. Lac Brome sells its duck products throughout Quebec – in fact, the company is the country's leading specialist in Peking Duck. They sell whole duck, legs, breasts, legs cooked confit, ground meat, and thinly sliced duck for fondue … [Read more...] about Lac Brome Duck Sausages with Grilled Zucchini and a Dilemma
Ugly Delicious: Green Curry Chicken with Homemade Thai Curry Paste
What's the easiest, tastiest, most comforting gourmet food you can make while sharing a cottage with 15 other people? Thai Curry. All you need to do is buy a can or jar of green or red or yellow curry paste, a can of coconut milk and some chicken (optional) and vegetables: … [Read more...] about Ugly Delicious: Green Curry Chicken with Homemade Thai Curry Paste
How to Find Deals on Local Food (Plus Recipes for Cauliflower BBQ Wings, Roasted Sage Potatoes and a Seasonal Mixed Vegetable Salad
So you want to eat local but don't want to spend a fortune? It's possible! Especially right now in summer when stores of full of cantaloupes, cauliflower, blueberries, raspberries, corn, peppers, potatoes, carrots...and the list goes on. This morning on Global Montreal, I did … [Read more...] about How to Find Deals on Local Food (Plus Recipes for Cauliflower BBQ Wings, Roasted Sage Potatoes and a Seasonal Mixed Vegetable Salad
Vegan Ice Cream Taste Test: Soy, Coconut and Cashew Frozen Desserts from Solo Fruit and So Delicious
This morning, host Derick Fage of Breakfast Television Montreal taste tested a slew of vegan ice creams. Many a vanilla, chocolate and cookie dough-ed option later, he chose his favourites: In the vanilla category he liked the new Solo Fruit soy milk vanilla and for … [Read more...] about Vegan Ice Cream Taste Test: Soy, Coconut and Cashew Frozen Desserts from Solo Fruit and So Delicious
Blackened Sea Bass with Scotch Bonnet Sauce
I'm about to do a month-long detox, with the goal of tidying things up in my stomach. Kind of like spring cleaning, but bigger. So before that happens, I'm getting all my vices out. I'm currently in the airport leaving Barbados, where I was for 10 days of work (yes, work). But … [Read more...] about Blackened Sea Bass with Scotch Bonnet Sauce
Barbados: Seafood, Surfing and Driving on the Left
I'm back in Barbados for another series of interviews (and now videos) for Menu International, a magazine available in most of the high-end hotels and restaurants on the tropical Caribbean island. In the past, I've written stories about award-winning chefs, Italian aperitivo … [Read more...] about Barbados: Seafood, Surfing and Driving on the Left
Bubbling Over with Potential: Is the future of wine in Canada sparkling?
Thanks to latitudes equivalent to parts of Europe and climates in wine producing regions moderated by lakes, oceans and mountain ranges, Canada is just as suited to producing sparkling wine as it is to ice wine, according to Master of Wine Eugene Mlynczyk who hosted a … [Read more...] about Bubbling Over with Potential: Is the future of wine in Canada sparkling?
Sustainable BBQ Smelt with Grilled Vegetables and Lemon
When it's hot and muggy like it's been recently in Montreal, the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven. BBQ-ing is something I've only gotten into since a friend of mine helped me break down his giant beast of a cooker to get it off his third floor balcony by carrying it … [Read more...] about Sustainable BBQ Smelt with Grilled Vegetables and Lemon