Gilbert Comeau makes a weekly trip to Montreal from Nova Scotia with a truck of fresh and frozen fish and seafood for Norref Fisheries and several other distributors and even a restaurant or two. He's been in the business a long time, and provided a unique perspective on the … [Read more...] about Sustainable Seafood, Part 4: Truck Driver Gilbert Comeau on Fish Economics
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Sustainable Seafood, Part 3: Interview with Joline D’Entremont of Evan’s Fresh Seafood in Montreal
Joline D'Entremont used to be the delivery driver of Evan's Fresh Seafood in Montreal. Every Saturday morning she would meet her trucker friend Gilbert in Montreal at the end of his trip from Nova Scotia the day before where he loaded up his truck at fish plants around the … [Read more...] about Sustainable Seafood, Part 3: Interview with Joline D’Entremont of Evan’s Fresh Seafood in Montreal
Sustainable Seafood: Greenpeace Representative Katherine Vezina and a Tour of Norref Fisheries
Here is part 2 of my radio series on sustainable seafood. A month ago I attended Slow Food Montreal's 5 à 7 at Pecheries Norref, the largest distributor of seafood in Quebec. The General Director M. Jean-Roch Thiffault spoke about the comapny's sustainable seafood practices and … [Read more...] about Sustainable Seafood: Greenpeace Representative Katherine Vezina and a Tour of Norref Fisheries
Sustainable Seafood at Norref Fisheries, Part 1: General Director Jean-Roch Thiffault on Governmental vs. Industry vs. Consumer Responsibility
A few weeks ago I attended a talk sponsored by Slow Food Montreal at Norref Fisheries with the General Director of Norref (the largest distributor of seafood in Quebec) and Greenpeace representative Katherine Vezina. This is part 1 of the evening and focuses on making the shift … [Read more...] about Sustainable Seafood at Norref Fisheries, Part 1: General Director Jean-Roch Thiffault on Governmental vs. Industry vs. Consumer Responsibility
Les Gateauries Gluten-Free Baked Goods: Interview with Chef Kiki
Montreal doesn't have a lot of gluten-free baking, which is why Les Gateauries is a godsend. There's currently no store front for this two-person operation that provides cupcakes, birthday cakes, wedding cakes (how many gluten-free kids, brides, and grooms get to actually eat … [Read more...] about Les Gateauries Gluten-Free Baked Goods: Interview with Chef Kiki
Slow Food Montreal: Interview with Bobby Gregoire
This morning on radio CKUT 90.3FM I interviewed Bobby Gregoire of Slow Food Montreal. The organization is not trying to get everyone to have a pot of tomato sauce sitting on the stove all day - an image I associate with long cooking times and food appreciation - rather it … [Read more...] about Slow Food Montreal: Interview with Bobby Gregoire
Montreal Goes Vegetarian – Interview with Dihua Wei of Vegetopia
This morning on CKUT radio 90.3FM I interviewed Dihua Wei, one of the organizers of Vegetopia, a month-long GO-VEGETARIAN! challenge running from now until April 10th. Even if you don't want to get on the veggies-only band wagon, you can still attend the cooking workshops, … [Read more...] about Montreal Goes Vegetarian – Interview with Dihua Wei of Vegetopia
Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
Last Friday morning on CKUT 90.3FM I talked a whole lot about Shrove Tuesday and pancakes. From maple syrup to fresh fruit or compotes, to pancakes vs. crepes, and where to get the best pancakes in Montreal. Here's a link to download the entire panel discussion with my more than … [Read more...] about Pancakes for Shrove Tuesday
BU and DNA: Molecular Gastronomy and the Price of Fine Dining at Montreal’s Highlights Festival en Lumiere
This morning on CKUT 90.3FM radio I spoke about two dinners I experienced at the Festival en Lumiere this past week. Both were presented by internationally-respected female chefs. Click here to download the audio segment. At DNA Restaurant: Elizabeth Falkner of San Francisco's … [Read more...] about BU and DNA: Molecular Gastronomy and the Price of Fine Dining at Montreal’s Highlights Festival en Lumiere
Interview with Montreal Raw Food Potluck Organizer and “Raw In Montreal” Owner Ildiko Brunner
Last Friday on CKUT 90.3FM I spoke with Ildiko Brunner about raw food - what it is, the health benefits she's seen, and the raw food potlucks that happen monthly at the Crudessence loft in the Montreal. Far from talking to a preacher, I was thrilled to be able to discuss the ups … [Read more...] about Interview with Montreal Raw Food Potluck Organizer and “Raw In Montreal” Owner Ildiko Brunner