If you think Crudessence is gone, you're almost right. The living foods restaurants were sold and are being revamped and rebranded. But the cooking school is basically still alive – just under a new name – with "the same team of instructors and the same classes on organic, … [Read more...] about Dehydration Class with l’Académie Végétale in Montreal with the Crudessence Team
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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
Farm-to-Restaurant Love Story: Quebec Restaurants on Healthy Relationships and Heartbreak
When you think "farm-to-table" or "farm-to-restaurant," do pictures of happy animals and vegetables and delicious meals come to mind? But what happens behind the scenes when the romance takes a backseat to bottom lines and misunderstandings? Even with the best of intentions, … [Read more...] about Farm-to-Restaurant Love Story: Quebec Restaurants on Healthy Relationships and Heartbreak
Montreal Campus Eats Throwdown: McGill vs. Concordia
Note: Since first writing this a couple years ago I'd definitely add La Pnthere Verte and Cafe Verdure to the competition, and then Lola Rosa would really have its work cut out for it. But for now, it's a throwdown between Lola Rosa and Burritoville only. Montreal's two … [Read more...] about Montreal Campus Eats Throwdown: McGill vs. Concordia
Montreal Vegan Throwndown: Aux Vivres vs. Crudessence
Montreal Vegan Throwdown: Aux Vivres | Crudessence 7 out of 10 | 8 out of 10 THE CRITERIA: flavour, vegan innovation, and price THE CATEGORIES: Best burger, best wrap, best juice/smoothie, best service, best dessert I know this is maybe not a fair comparison, since Aux Vivres … [Read more...] about Montreal Vegan Throwndown: Aux Vivres vs. Crudessence
Marmite Su’l Feu: Reunion Island Fare at the Atwater Market
You can get more than (albeit delicious) pork buns, lobster rolls, charcuteries, and underwhelming rotisserie chicken and paella at the Atwater Market this year. Crudessence moved in with its smoothies and raw food wraps and cheesecakes, along with a sausage kiosque from La … [Read more...] about Marmite Su’l Feu: Reunion Island Fare at the Atwater Market
Interview with Montreal Raw Food Potluck Organizer and “Raw In Montreal” Owner Ildiko Brunner
Last Friday on CKUT 90.3FM I spoke with Ildiko Brunner about raw food - what it is, the health benefits she's seen, and the raw food potlucks that happen monthly at the Crudessence loft in the Montreal. Far from talking to a preacher, I was thrilled to be able to discuss the ups … [Read more...] about Interview with Montreal Raw Food Potluck Organizer and “Raw In Montreal” Owner Ildiko Brunner
Montreal’s Best Desserts Results!
Thanks to everyone who got in touch with me about their favourite Montreal dessert places, and especially thanks to the special people who ate a ton of cake with/for me. There are still half-pieces of maybe 8 desserts in my fridge, so my roommate has his breakfast work cut out … [Read more...] about Montreal’s Best Desserts Results!
Best Montreal Desserts
Help! I need suggestions! It's true, I love dessert and I often don't have it. There's nothing as bitterly disappointing as a fruit cup at a good restaurant. I don't care what kind of sorbet you serve with it. A half cup of mango purée with ice and sugar is a punishment … [Read more...] about Best Montreal Desserts