I won't be slow-cooking for awhile, as I'm in Peru for two months (where I am not bringing my slow-cooker...), but it got cold in Montreal this month before I left and I needed some comfort food. And there was no way I was going to marinate turkey for 3 hours and then toss out … [Read more...] about The Best Slow-Cooker Chicken and Vegetables
Video: Fruit, Vegetables, Fish and Meat at the Surquillo Market in Lima
Boy am I conspicuous. Even without a mini camcorder I stick out like a sore thumb in Lima. Fortunately I've been here before and generally know where I'm going and what not to do (carry a purse or shoulder bag, talk loudly and arrogantly in English, walk places alone at night, … [Read more...] about Video: Fruit, Vegetables, Fish and Meat at the Surquillo Market in Lima
Things I Forgot (Cosas que me olvidé?)
I'm in another airport writing this. This trip is a little longer than last week's to Newfoundland. It's also a little more stressful since I just realized I forgot a few things. Not my passport, no, and clearly not my computer, and not even the mallets or music I need for the … [Read more...] about Things I Forgot (Cosas que me olvidé?)
My Article in Sharp for Men Magazine
Check out my latest article in Sharp for Men Magazine. It's about restaurants serving horse in my two favourite Canadian cities - Montreal and Toronto. From tartar to steaks, it's time to check out this lean red meat. Thanks to David McMillan of JoeBeef for the pro-Montreal … [Read more...] about My Article in Sharp for Men Magazine
Brined Turkey with Grapefruit and Cranberries, à la di Stasio
A couple of weeks ago at the Appetite for Books anniversary party, I met Josée di Stasio. Now, if you're an anglophone you're probably going, "Huh? Who's that?" And I'm here to tell you that you need to figure it out. She's a French television cooking show host that is everything … [Read more...] about Brined Turkey with Grapefruit and Cranberries, à la di Stasio
5th Annual Volk/Watson Christmas Extravaganza Tomorrow!
It's that time of year again - when I go all out menu-wise and my family welcomes around 100 people into our home over the course of an afternoon. There's always a theme, there's usually wine pairing, and there's a feast with little cards explaining what the heck I made. This … [Read more...] about 5th Annual Volk/Watson Christmas Extravaganza Tomorrow!
Going Home Cookies: Gingerbread
The Globe and Mail had a recipe for gingerbread a few weeks ago and it felt like the correct season to give it a try. Also, I was just finishing up my buckwheat cookies that I'd been eating daily with my roasted French chestnuts that my new roommate brought me from Burgundy. His … [Read more...] about Going Home Cookies: Gingerbread
Gumdrop Cookies Without the Gumdrops
These are the second in a series of "without the..." cookies. The first were chocolate chip cookies without the chocolate chips, and now we have my Grandma's famous gumdrop cookies without the gumdrops. I did not make these gluten-free or dairy-free since I had a chunk of butter … [Read more...] about Gumdrop Cookies Without the Gumdrops
Not So “Flat and Chewy” Chocolate Chip Cookies, and a Better, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip-less Version
So there are chocolate cookies and there are oatmeal cookies and there are shortbread cookies, but then there are just cookies. I mean, I made cookies without oats, without chocolate chips, but with more ingredients than your average shortbread. So what do I call them? I'd call … [Read more...] about Not So “Flat and Chewy” Chocolate Chip Cookies, and a Better, Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip-less Version
Favourite Things: Top Food-Related Christmas Gift Ideas 2012
So I'm no Oprah or Julie Andrews, but I'm allowed to have favourite things too. And so are you, and I hope these become some of them, either for giving or receiving. 1. Wine and Booze - From Pinots to Sake, rum and Quebec dessert wines. Lots of people don't drink, including me … [Read more...] about Favourite Things: Top Food-Related Christmas Gift Ideas 2012