I grew up in a place where fish 'n' chips was basically the provincial dish. In Newfoundland, Ches's was a rite of passage for tourists and other 'come from aways' alike. A feed of 'fee and chee' on a Friday? Standard. But not in my family. I wasn't gluten intolerant or … [Read more...] about Brit & Chips: Gluten Free and Sustainable Fish Options in Montreal
Launch! And Feed Me on the Radio
Feed Me officially launched yesterday!We were accepted by the App Store. I sent out the press release to Montreal and Quebec media. And I reached out directly to my own contacts from working in radio, print and television for the past eight or so years. First up was an … [Read more...] about Launch! And Feed Me on the Radio
Hoogan et Beaufort: The Odyssey
Ever feel like you're on an endless journey in search of the perfect meal? Okay, so the whole Odyssey comparison is a bit exaggerated; I haven't battled a cyclops or been tempted by Sirens or fought a sea monster lately. But I could tell you a good yarn about hopping a plane … [Read more...] about Hoogan et Beaufort: The Odyssey
Submitting to the Google Play Store and Apple Store…and Remembering to Celebrate the Little Things
The quick version of this post is that my developer and I submitted Feed Me to the Apple Store last night. I clicked a few buttons, which in and of itself is far from dramatic. And the iTunes Connect confirmation email is exceptionally corporate, so I doubt anyone at Apple … [Read more...] about Submitting to the Google Play Store and Apple Store…and Remembering to Celebrate the Little Things
Jiro Dreams of Sushi and So Do I: How to Make Nigiri, Sashimi and Aburi Torched Sushi
This sustainably farmed New Zealand salmon was the most beautiful fish I've ever had the privilege of filleting and eating. While famous sushi chef Jiro doesn't demo making salmon sashimi in his book Sushi Chef: Sukiyabashi Jiro, he does go in-depth on the virtues of marbled … [Read more...] about Jiro Dreams of Sushi and So Do I: How to Make Nigiri, Sashimi and Aburi Torched Sushi
Upcoming Sustainable Sushi Class: Saturday July 15 from 6-9pm
Yes, I ate that. I even made that. And so can you – make that and eat that, I mean – at the sushi-making workshop I'm giving this Saturday night. I don't give these frequently anymore, so it's a great chance to eat some better-than-most-restaurants sushi (at least in … [Read more...] about Upcoming Sustainable Sushi Class: Saturday July 15 from 6-9pm
Plant-Based Délicieux Veg Fusion Café in the Mile End Combines Good Karma and Satisfying Food
Back when I lived in Outremont about six years ago, there weren't a lot of affordable and delicious dinner places in the Parc and Bernard area – and nothing even close to the new Délicieux Veg Fusion Café. There were tons of breakfast and lunch places, but dinner out … [Read more...] about Plant-Based Délicieux Veg Fusion Café in the Mile End Combines Good Karma and Satisfying Food
Montreal Summers and What to Bring to a Lazy Picnic
We earned this summer, us Montrealers. I don't know about you, but my dry skin sure remembers the sub-freezing temperatures of February. I also remember running daily from the metro to my apartment... because I'd be warmer that way. And I remember cursing the false spring with … [Read more...] about Montreal Summers and What to Bring to a Lazy Picnic
Gourmet Quebec Popcorn Tasting on Global Television Montreal
This morning I got Laura Casella to taste a heap of thickly coated caramel, sriracha, confetti, pear almandine and chocolate hazelnut praline popcorns on Global Television Montreal.I think she loved the extra morning boost from the sugar. Here's the segment. The … [Read more...] about Gourmet Quebec Popcorn Tasting on Global Television Montreal
Miku Toronto: Aburi-Style Torched Sushi and a Sake Tasting Flight
Whenever I visit my old home of Toronto, I call a friend to ask where we should eat sushi. I only go about once a year, so the answer changes frequently. Our favourite place on Carlton closed (Sushi-Ya). Yasu is out of my price range. And I've eaten my way through the entire menu … [Read more...] about Miku Toronto: Aburi-Style Torched Sushi and a Sake Tasting Flight