I have two spots left in my sushi-making class this Sunday. Sushi Class, May 25th The Menu: Organic miso soup Sustainable tuna sashimi Sustainable smoked salmon or char nigiri Quebec crab California rolls Nordic shrimp maki Inside-out avocado-cucumber rolls Mango … [Read more...] about Last Chance to Sign up for my Sushi Making Class in Montreal This Sunday, May 25, 3-6pm
Montreal’s Best Terrasses 2014!
Walls of vines, fountains, fish ponds and wonderfully oppressive sunshine combined with blissful shade—Montreal is terrasse paradise. And since it seems that Montreal finally decided to warm up enough to not need a toque, all Montrealers want to do is spend brunches, long … [Read more...] about Montreal’s Best Terrasses 2014!
Slow-Cooker Caribbean Chicken with Squash, Chili and Lime
It might not feel like a slow-cooker day, but this spicy Caribbean stew/curry is perfect patio food for the cooler evenings. I made it originally for a dinner party and it was a hit thanks to the perfectly tender and flavourful chicken thighs. You really can't mess up slow-cooker … [Read more...] about Slow-Cooker Caribbean Chicken with Squash, Chili and Lime
Gluten-Free Almond-Thyme Crackers
I feel like such a foodie fake when I tell you I've only made my own almond milk once. When I worked near the Crudessence on rue Rachel in Montreal I'd go there for a restorative smoothie for lunch when I really felt like splurging. $10 for a smoothie meal is a good deal when it … [Read more...] about Gluten-Free Almond-Thyme Crackers
Vietnamese Chau: Rice Porridge and a Scared Stomach
I spent two months in Asia generally feeling sick. Whether my digestion was up in arms over gluten or bacteria, I had to spend a lot of time with my knees tucked into my chest, lying on my back, hoping the pain and bloating would go away so I could sleep. Or get up. By the time I … [Read more...] about Vietnamese Chau: Rice Porridge and a Scared Stomach
The Urban Garden, Yoga Room, and Local Food at O’Hare Airport in Chicago
I've never been to Chicago, really. But my connection at the airport on my way back to Montreal from Asia was a complete 180 from my experience heading out through JFK in New York. At JFK I missed my connection thanks to the poor organization of the display monitors in the … [Read more...] about The Urban Garden, Yoga Room, and Local Food at O’Hare Airport in Chicago
Stewed Alpaca and Peruvian Fine Dining at Mochica Restaurant in Montreal
It's actually a homestyle Peruvian dish, believe it or not. The alpaca adobo stew above, I mean. Go into the mountains of Northern Peru and you won't find any platings of the dish with edible flowers, balsamic gels and foie gras foams. The people of Piura would give you blank … [Read more...] about Stewed Alpaca and Peruvian Fine Dining at Mochica Restaurant in Montreal
Saigon’s Best Wine Bar: Wine Embassy
In the land of beer and cheap rum that is Southeast Asia, it's sometimes better to not drink at all than drink something awful. ...which is why for two months I barely had a drink. While in Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam I went to three rooftop bars and had a couple of overly … [Read more...] about Saigon’s Best Wine Bar: Wine Embassy
Biodynamic Whites and Natural Reds at the RASPIPAV Wine Salon
Last week Raspipav held a wine tasting salon at the Marche Bonsecours. The last time I was in the basement of that building was for Made With Love, an annual very hip cocktail competition. Normally the wine salons happen on the upstairs level of the Marché and have a much … [Read more...] about Biodynamic Whites and Natural Reds at the RASPIPAV Wine Salon
April Showers Bring May Flowers: My new community garden plot and dreaming of spring planting
I just looked at the forecast for the next week. I don't recommend you follow suit. It's supposed to be 17 degrees today! But with rain. Tomorrow? Rain. Saturday? Isolated showers. Sunday? Light rain. Monday and Tuesday? Cloudy...with showers. For goodness sake, how many ways … [Read more...] about April Showers Bring May Flowers: My new community garden plot and dreaming of spring planting