Seasonal and organic food is very rapidly making a comeback in today’s culinary society, so I figured it would be absolutely necessary to discuss (at least once a month) the fruit or veggie that is being celebrated at that moment. Since it’s almost mid-April and the weather’s been exceptionally nice this year, I’m considering this …
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Chef School Essentials Part 1 – Knife roll
So here we are, at the end of the whole chef school experience and a great time to talk about what was absolutely required and what pieces of kitchen paraphernalia are completely useless and shouldn’t be bought! And this is more than an open post so feel free to post your opinions and feedback! This …
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New Generation Grill Fusion in the Annex
Just like any other korean grill house, you’re cooking your own meal in the little hot plates located in the center of each table. It’s a very neat idea for an interactive meal but really puts the pressure on the kitchen in order to produce phenomenal food without being able to cook it until the …
George Brown Food and Wine Gala
So last night I had the pleasure in partaking in a very interesting competition… the George Brown Food and Wine Gala! A chance for the current students to showcase their culinary, creativity and time management skills. Despite some planning issues on food rations for the masses, the college really provided guests with a wonderful sensory …
Weird Gadget!
So I’ve been contemplating what to post about and then the idea came to me when I checked my e-mail. One of my dear friends is quite aware how anti-useless-kitchen-gadgets I am and she’s sent me a very awesome link…. if you ever have issues separating your eggs when baking, this trusty little device does …
Orange Coffee Cake
I need to thank Ryan Donovan’s mom for this recipe… although I’ve never met her or her son, I would really like to congratulate them on this wonderful recipe… I’ve adapted it slightly and it can change depending on what you have available in your pantry or your fridge… it’s yummy both fresh out of …
Bonjour Brioche…. and yummy croissants
Wooow…. if there’s a place that really deserves the praise that Toronto Life gives it on a regular basis, Bonjour Brioche is definitely it. Located in the east end of town, in a very inconspicuous and currently slightly grungy area, this little locale is a true gem. The decor is uninspiring to say the least. …
Cheater Sticky Buns
So I was craving some very yummy and goey sticky buns but really didnt want to spend the time making brioche dough and cooling it and blah blah blah, so i cheated. I made a very simple brioche like dough (challah) and then filled it with butter, sugar, pecans, raisins and a little bit of …
The Black Hoof
This little restaurant has been attracting a lot of buzz in Toronto in the past few years. The chef, Grant van Gameren, is a veteran of Lucien, Canoe and Amuse Bouche and is very adamant about challenging his customers’ taste buds with cured meats and offal. His restaurant is always packed, they don’t take reservations …
A starter of my very own!
One of the best aromas in the world, is the smell of freshly baked bread. This new year has been filled with simple white loaves, whole wheat bread and even flax seed and oat bread… but nothing really quite hit the spot. I was searching for that true tasting bread, and I luckily discovered that …
Simple Strawberry Shortcake
Hello all and a very Happy New Year!!! Welcome to a new decade hopefully filled with scrumptious food and yummy num nums…. Anyways, so over the Christmas break I perfected a cake I enjoy very much and that is Strawberry Shortcake. Although winter is generally not a season to be making anything involving fresh strawberries, …
Worth a try…
I was just watching “Chopped” tonight, which for those that don’t know, is yet another reality food show. It’s based on a number of chefs creating a three course meal for a panel of judges. Seems to pretty much mimic all the other reality cooking shows (like Top Chef, etc) but each course must contain …
First night of the $20 Challenge
Last night we created a meal from scratch that was both economical and extremely tasty. Our asian inspired meal included a spicy vegetable stir-fry (zucchini, snow peas, broccoli, botton mushrooms and green peppers), coconut chicken and a serving of rice. The chicken was sauteed off with onions and then simmered with coconut milk and cream. …
We made it through…
To make a long story short… this weekend, two of us fed 40 people a wonderful elaborate meal! I’m very very proud of our accomplishments and the ease with which we overcame our slight obstacles… I’ll jot down the menu and some comments on all the items, if recipes are needed or wanted, just ask…. …
Challah
Finally had a little too much time on my hands and decided to make some yummy bread….