It started with me asking a simple question: "What about centrifuged figs?" The answer from Sam, one of the exceptional Modernist Cuisine chefs in the Cooking Lab was positive, and by the afternoon, three containers of figs appeared miraculously in the lab for me with which to … [Read more...] about Centrifuged Figs: Fig butter, jam, and juice
Everything Else
Zen Rice
I've been saving this one for awhile. And I'm going to break it out now because I'm too busy eating albacore tuna belly in Seattle and watching immersion circulators in action at the Modernist Cuisine kitchen to write a recipe post. So, what's the definition of zen rice? Rice … [Read more...] about Zen Rice
On the Hunt for Modernist Cuisine
It's 6:15am and I'm in the Montreal airport. This is much too early to be writing about sous vide machines, centrifuges, siphons and rotary evaporators in any intelligent way. Is there a time for that? According to the authors of Modernist Cuisine it is. Maybe I'll ask them that … [Read more...] about On the Hunt for Modernist Cuisine
Congratulations!
Congrats to Andrew Davidson, the winner of the free entrance to the Green Smoothie Workshop. Hope you have a delicious evening. … [Read more...] about Congratulations!
Warming the House
Trying to save money is no excuse not to have people over. There's no need to go the way of fois gras and unsustainable caviar to enjoy a good evening. Or a bag of chips and cheap Dep wine. Besides, if you host, the favour will eventually be returned, and you'll find yourself in … [Read more...] about Warming the House
Last Day to Win a Free Entrance to the Green Smoothie Workshop
It's still hot and sticky out there, so don't miss your chance to win a free green smoothie workshop and the perfect light dinner, lunch, or breakfast that won't overheat you kitchen or your belly. I love risotto, but an hour over a stove versus 5 minutes with a blender is an … [Read more...] about Last Day to Win a Free Entrance to the Green Smoothie Workshop
Win a Free Entrance to a Green Smoothie Workshop With Raw at Nux Wellness Centre
This Thursday, August 23rd at Nux Wellness Centre, Ildiko Brunner of Raw in Montreal will give a green smoothie workshop. What's a green smoothie workshop, you ask? It's for "novice as well as seasoned smoothie drinkers" alike. The smoothies are supposed to energize you by … [Read more...] about Win a Free Entrance to a Green Smoothie Workshop With Raw at Nux Wellness Centre
My 11-Lobster Kill Count and Voyaging East
I just spent 8 days in the maritimes. I didn't make it home to Newfoundland (not a maritime province - it's an Atlantic province), but I did make it to lots of places where cars slow down when you even think about crossing the street. I traveled with the band I play with to … [Read more...] about My 11-Lobster Kill Count and Voyaging East
Post-Mortem on the “Souk” at Just for Laughs and the Problems with Street Food
Don't get me wrong, I actually think the outdoor food counters that were set up for a few weeks at the Place des Festivals in Montreal during the Just for Laughs comedy festival were ground-breaking and of very high quality in general. This was not processed pig parts and pink … [Read more...] about Post-Mortem on the “Souk” at Just for Laughs and the Problems with Street Food
The Santropol Roulant Pocket Market and Stellar Black Bean Chili
When they say pocket, they mean it's small. At first I thought it was just a poor translation or something, but no, it's just tiny. 3 vendors were there the day I went, plus Santropol Roulant's fresh vegetables. But three phenomenal vendors: 1 sold vinaigrettes, red coconut … [Read more...] about The Santropol Roulant Pocket Market and Stellar Black Bean Chili