This should be illegal, this cold weather. My nose thought it was done almost freezing off for the year. But it got a nasty surprise the other day when the cold snap came. Now my nose hates me. And all it wants is soup. Fortunately, that's something I can get into. Homemade … [Read more...] about Baby it’s Cold Outside: The Best Soups, Stews and Slow Cooker Recipes
Valdez Latin Street Food: South and Central American Inspired Small Plates in Downtown Toronto
I've been twice now to Valdez Latin Street Food restaurant in Toronto, and I love it. Because: 1. The menu changes just enough so that each time that I go I can always find new dishes. 2. A lot of the new dishes are variations on a theme, e.g. passionfruit sauce instead of … [Read more...] about Valdez Latin Street Food: South and Central American Inspired Small Plates in Downtown Toronto
La Coupole: Revamped Fine Dining in Downtown Montreal
At La Coupole, lunch is happening. Sun fills the vaulted room and efficient servers place plates of salmon tartare and skinny frites in frot of heels and suits with somewhat longer-than-rushed and somewhat shorter-than-leisurely lunch breaks. Fortunately, the menu promises that … [Read more...] about La Coupole: Revamped Fine Dining in Downtown Montreal
The Adelaide Oyster House: Defining Cool Dining in St. John’s, Newfoundland
St. John's has a lack of cool restaurants - I mean the kind of place where The Arcade Fire segues into James Blake over the course of a small-plates filled evening. There's usually some kind of exposed brick wall, a welcoming bar with small-batch booze, comfortable banquettes, … [Read more...] about The Adelaide Oyster House: Defining Cool Dining in St. John’s, Newfoundland
The Toronto Saké Hunt: Part 2
One of the really nice things about sakés is that, unlike wine, even the best sakés we can buy in Canada really aren't that expensive. I'm sure that in Japan you could spend an arm and a leg on a ridiculously high quality bottle at a fancy restaurant or factory, but not … [Read more...] about The Toronto Saké Hunt: Part 2
Part 1 of the Toronto Saké Hunt: Canned, Unpasteurized Nama Saké
Have you ever wondered where to find the best saké in Toronto? Compared with New York and many US cities, Toronto's selection isn't amazing, but compared with Toronto, Montreal's selection is junk. So every time I visit TO, I pick up a couple bottles you can't find in Montreal. … [Read more...] about Part 1 of the Toronto Saké Hunt: Canned, Unpasteurized Nama Saké
NuPasta: Low Carb and Gluten Free Konjac Pasta
Love pasta but can't do gluten? Or do you hate the idea of empty carbs? Or maybe you miss ramen as much as I do. Here's a solution: NuPasta. It's made with konjac, a mountain plant whose root is a bit like taro but instead of starch contains tons of fibre. Which is why each … [Read more...] about NuPasta: Low Carb and Gluten Free Konjac Pasta
Ticket Giveaway for the Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert, March 11-13, 2016
I'm giving away a pair of tickets for the Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert this Friday-Sunday at Montreal's Palais de Congrès. All you have to do to win the ticket is leave a comment on this post naming your favourite company or product that will be at the expo. The deadline is … [Read more...] about Ticket Giveaway for the Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert, March 11-13, 2016
Hot Ginger, Gastronomic and Essential Oils from Aliksir, and a Recipe for Gung Bao Chicken
The second product I'm testing from the upcoming Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert (March 11-13, 2016) is the ginger Arome de Saba, an organic gastronomic oil from Quebec company Aliksir. If you’ve never been to the expo before, it’s a weekend-long exhibition at the Palais de … [Read more...] about Hot Ginger, Gastronomic and Essential Oils from Aliksir, and a Recipe for Gung Bao Chicken
Workshop: “Kimchi, Saké and Asian Ferments,” March 14, 6-9pm in Montreal
Mark your calendar and reserve your seat, because Monday, March 14th I'll be giving an interactive workshop on kimchi, saké and Asian ferments at La Centrale Culinaire in Montreal. With help from Talk With Your Mouth Full, I'll be teaching everyone how to make Kimchi and … [Read more...] about Workshop: “Kimchi, Saké and Asian Ferments,” March 14, 6-9pm in Montreal