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
Tamari-Grapefruit-Apple Cider Vinaigrette on Kamut with Kale, Carrots, and Sprouts
The nice thing about not being able to eat a ton of kamut at a time is that you end up with leftovers. Brown rice just goes down way too easily. Add a quick sauce or vinaigrette and you have a completely different meal. So when I was running low on leftover root vegetables from … [Read more...] about Tamari-Grapefruit-Apple Cider Vinaigrette on Kamut with Kale, Carrots, and Sprouts
Kamut and Whole Grains
I've been meaning to get on the whole grain band-wagon for awhile, but anything that isn't gluten-free has potential to be hard to digest for me, so buying a big package of buckwheat, barley, bulghour, or kamut seemed foolhardy when I could stick with brown rice and get … [Read more...] about Kamut and Whole Grains
Ultimate “Good-For-What-Ails-You” Healthy Soup
There are many reasons to eat soup. When you're sick, it's heavenly. When you're cold, it warms you up. When you've been eating heavily or poorly, it lightens you up. Or it should if it's made from quality ingredients. No cheap commercial broths, and no seasoning packages that … [Read more...] about Ultimate “Good-For-What-Ails-You” Healthy Soup
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
Le Restaurant de L’Institut: Montreal Highlights Festival Lunch
Le Restaurant de L'Institut 3535 St-Denis Montreal, Quebec ●●●●●○○○○○ 5 out of 10 French/Mediterranean I recommended this place for lunch for the Festival en Lumiere, but I wish I hadn't. Nobody goes to a restaurant hoping for a less-than good experience; I went to the … [Read more...] about Le Restaurant de L’Institut: Montreal Highlights Festival Lunch
Korean Japchae Noodles for the Shinnenkai Potluck
I guess I forgot to write this one up. It's such an easy recipe that I overlooked it. To the recipe (and anyone who wanted it, I suppose), I apologize. The only thing I changed from a traditional japchae recipe was the use of seaweed instead of spinach (oh, and I guess the … [Read more...] about Korean Japchae Noodles for the Shinnenkai Potluck
The Raw Orange Chocolate Cheesecake my Friend Made
I didn't make this cake. My friend actually uses coconut butter to make this cake. It makes all the difference in the world. He doesn't cheat like I do. See the difference between his cake above and my cake below? Mostly I just wanted to post this picture since it's beautiful. He … [Read more...] about The Raw Orange Chocolate Cheesecake my Friend Made
La Chronique at the Festival en Lumiere
La Chronique 99 Laurier West ●●●●●●●☺○○ 7 1/2 out of 10 Contemporary/Mediterranean The Festival en Lumiere makes me feel a little like a kid in a candy shop...well, a Westmount candy shop where a lollipop costs $5. Sometimes that lollipop is worth it, like when it's a gift for … [Read more...] about La Chronique at the Festival en Lumiere
Vegetarian Dumplings: Cashew Mushroom Dumplings
Yes, this is a bit of a weird recipe. Have you ever seen cashews in Chinese dumplings? Me neither. But I have seen tofu, and I don't like tofu. And I have seen tofu replaced by nuts in other recipes (mostly raw). So I went for it. Try it before you judge me. It's no less bland … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Dumplings: Cashew Mushroom Dumplings