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
Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls with Cauliflower
So I made a test batch of cabbage rolls for my friend's party and then another batch at his house. I used the same recipe except for a few spices, and all in all, both worked just fine. Since my friend and I eat partly raw I figured I'd do the raw substitute for rice and use … [Read more...] about Vegetarian Cabbage Rolls with Cauliflower
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
Sauerkraut-Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Don't Knock 'em til you Try 'em. When a good cook friend who makes litres of sauerkraut for personal use insists that he lives on sauerkraut-peanut butter sandwiches on his home-made sourdough bread, you have to be a bit skeptical. But when he trades you a jar for some of your … [Read more...] about Sauerkraut-Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Mission: Cabbage Rolls (aka Sauerkraut/Jam Swap at DNA Restaurant)
Objective: Exchange home-made sauerkraut for home-made fig jam Where?: DNA Restaurant - fancy contemporary restaurant in Old Montreal - 355 rue Marguerite d'Youville When?: Happy Hour Why? (Besides desire for sauerkraut): 1/2 price on all Canadian bottles of wine from … [Read more...] about Mission: Cabbage Rolls (aka Sauerkraut/Jam Swap at DNA Restaurant)