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
Stir-Fried Okra with Sour Shallots
When I see a ton of fresh okra on sale I buy it. You might look at this vegetable and think what's the big deal? You might even taste it and not be impressed. Maybe you won't like the slimy quality of it that perfectly thickens gumbo and is oh-so-good for you because of its high … [Read more...] about Stir-Fried Okra with Sour Shallots
Stir-Fried Bitter Melon
Have you ever cooked with bitter melon? (I'm going to assume you just answered no.) Yeah, I hadn't either. It's a hard-to-find item because I've never seen it grown here in Canada and is generally used in Asian cooking, not North American cooking. I had absolutely no idea what … [Read more...] about Stir-Fried Bitter Melon
Wild Atlantic Cod in Fennel, Cumin and Fenugreek-Spiced Tomato Sauce
Sometimes it's nice to treat yourself a little, and I'm pretty sure Michael gets this. So we hit it off. To describe Michael as "well-groomed" would be an understatement: tailored, pleated pants, ironed shirt, and nails that were prettier than mine. But he almost immediately … [Read more...] about Wild Atlantic Cod in Fennel, Cumin and Fenugreek-Spiced Tomato Sauce
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
Miso-Mushroom Gravy on Baked Sweet Potato Fries Poutine
"Real" poutine involves a roux (flour and fat - usually pork or butter), plus tons of veal, beef, or chicken stock (bones, vegetables, and herbs), and about two days of labour and steam. There are easier ways where you make the simple roux and just add cans, boxes, or cubes of … [Read more...] about Miso-Mushroom Gravy on Baked Sweet Potato Fries Poutine
Best Poutine in Montreal: Ma’amm Bolduc
I got a lot of slack when I originally posted this Best of Montreal Poutine on Midnight Poutine. "Where's La Banquise?" people demanded. Well the first photo is of the menu at La Banquise, but I didn't think it really deserved its own category. Everyone knows you go there when … [Read more...] about Best Poutine in Montreal: Ma’amm Bolduc
200th Podcast Anniversary Celebration Poutine!!!
The Midnight Poutine podcast turns 200 this week! In honour of such an incredible anniversary I whole-heartedly encourage anyone who wants to celebrate to buy/make/eat some of our website's namesake. To help you out I'll have a series of articles this week about the best … [Read more...] about 200th Podcast Anniversary Celebration Poutine!!!
My First Sprouts!
Kind of like saying "my first tooth" (or "my first toof"), but more delicious. The tooth fairy only brings you a quarter. A quarter can't buy a good salad... But my sprouts! I really don't know what I'm doing when it comes to sprouting, but it in general, believe it or not, I … [Read more...] about My First Sprouts!
Oven-Baked Fish and Chips with Nova Scotia Haddock
So I'm a little obsessed with sustainable seafood. Maybe more than a little...I interview truckers, tour fish warehouses, record talks at seafood distributors, email Oceanwise reps, end up eating pickles at 11pm in apartments on St-Laurent, and most recently, end up driving … [Read more...] about Oven-Baked Fish and Chips with Nova Scotia Haddock