I really wanted to love this restaurant on Lajoie St. in Outremont. Sommelier Lindsay Brennan has some incredible natural Spanish wines on her menu and the knowledge and skill to sell them well. And if Alma were a bar, that would be enough. But since it’s a restaurant, the food … [Read more...] about Alma: A Casual Neighbourhood Spanish Wine Bar in Outremont for People with Oodles of Money
Food Feature Writer at the Montreal Gazette
It's been a few months now since I took on the job of food feature writer at the Montreal Gazette. Since then, I've covered everything from the bizarre trend that is sushi fusion in the West Island to whether high-end restaurants like Toque! and Lawrence actually make more money … [Read more...] about Food Feature Writer at the Montreal Gazette
Moving Day Smoothie
I love morning smoothies, but for the last year and a half I couldn't make them. Until now. My roommate moved out. And the first thing I did was make a cantaloupe-mint smoothie. My former roommate was a late riser, and I never wanted to wake him up by blasting the blender at … [Read more...] about Moving Day Smoothie
Rosé Wine for Summer: Three to Try
I never liked rosé until I tried one from Bandol. But like a summer fling, our affair ended when I ran out of (on?) it. Private import wines are tricky like that. Symbiose didn't have any cases left. So I went to Toronto and got a few bottles of Val D'Arenc, another rosé from … [Read more...] about Rosé Wine for Summer: Three to Try
Sweet and Sour Turkey with Star Anise
Turkey is seeing a resurgence. No longer is it delegated to holidays. With its mixture of dark, nutrient-rich meat while staying pretty lean, it's a great way to roast something healthy without ending up with heaps of oily fat in the braising sauce. And if you're ever concerned … [Read more...] about Sweet and Sour Turkey with Star Anise
Talking Food and Restaurants on the Radio with the Montreal Gazette’s New Food Writers
Last week I was a guest on two local radio shows with the other members of the Montreal Gazette's new team of food writers. CBC Radio Noon invited Isa Tousignant (who's writing lists), Joanna Fox (who's writing reviews) and myself (I'm writing food features) to be part of … [Read more...] about Talking Food and Restaurants on the Radio with the Montreal Gazette’s New Food Writers
Vegan Baked Goods in Montreal
Can vegan baked goods be as delicious as their buttery, creamy, egg-y counterparts? That was what I wanted to test on Global Montreal this morning. I brought some of my favourite vegan pastries and desserts from around Montreal, from danishes to cheesecake to millefeuilles. Check … [Read more...] about Vegan Baked Goods in Montreal
Gluten Free Rhubarb Cobbler from Flavor Flours
This recipe for rhubarb cobbler comes from Alice Medrich's Flavor Flours, which is a gluten free cookbook that wasn't being marketed as gluten free back in 2015 when it came out. Now it is. I'm not sure if it's selling better, but it should be, because this woman can write a … [Read more...] about Gluten Free Rhubarb Cobbler from Flavor Flours
The Caribbean in Summer: My New Favourite Restaurants in Aruba and Barbados
A week before I headed back to the Caribbean for a magazine assignment, I was interviewed on a podcast called Our Food Adventures by two Americans who called me from where they were staying in Hanoi, Vietnam to talk about what I love about Aruba. That's a lot of continents for a … [Read more...] about The Caribbean in Summer: My New Favourite Restaurants in Aruba and Barbados
Vegan Sushi: Baked Sweet Potato Tempura (Gluten Free)
If you think tempura is not for the gluten free types, think again. Also think harder if you think tempura is always greasy and bad for you. It doesn't have to be. And finally, if you think sushi is not for vegans, go to Sushi Momo. Then try to recreate it at home, like I … [Read more...] about Vegan Sushi: Baked Sweet Potato Tempura (Gluten Free)