“A little farmhouse revival” in downtown Toronto Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of being invited to dine at the Chef’s table at Marben, a cozy and cool restaurant specializing in the art of butchery and charcuterie. From what I understand, the imaginative and passionate kitchen staff of Marben are responsible for making nearly …
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Dinner with friends
We recently had the pleasure of being spoiled by a very dear foodie from far far away… The company was great, the evening full of laughs and to top it all off, the food was outstanding. Since we like to believe in the idea of “go big or go home” we enjoyed a seven course …
Food in Italy
Here are just a few of the many food pictures we’ve collected in and around Rome/Florence….. Enjoy
Ma Maison – Toronto
Just thought I would put up some pics of pretty little desserts from Ma Maison in Etobicoke (Dundas and Royal York). Enjoy!
Breaking Beef
Here are a few shots of Carl and I breaking a side of beef. All our beef comes from Dennis and Denise at Dingo Farms. It is some of the finest beef I have ever tasted. Thanks to Dessa for these great shots.
“Le” running shoe
Just thought we’d give good ol’ Cake Boss a run for his money… or try at least! The cake is completely edible, constructed from a simple chocolate génoise filled with chocolate buttercream…. oh and it feeds 30 people easily!
8 Mesmerizing Food Videos
Saveur Magazine just put up 8 great food videos. The first one starts with Jacques Pepin boning a chicken then proceeds to other kinds of food prep. Watermelon carving from Vid Nikolic on Vimeo. Jill Berlin
Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Super simple recipe requires only a few ingredients and a little patience. Before you start, you need paper cupcake cups and a muffin tin (if the mini version of both is available it makes for a better size) and a pot of boiling water for your bain marie. -Melt about 500g of dark chocolate in …
Giving the finger to fast food.
Some people are just so darned creative. This must have taken hours to do. The detail is pretty astonishing. Imagine being able to constantly reference your fingers for food establishments to avoid. It would certainly take all the brain work out of avoiding fast food. High Five. Click to see full size. Thanks to Poorly Dressed …
The Reality of Fast Food
How do ads for fast food stack up against the real thing? For almost everyone its a no brainer, fast food looks nothing like their lush, plump and delicious ads.
More from Montreal
Recently, we ate our way through Montreal. Here are some pics of our gastronomic journey.
Ethical Food: Mechanically Seperated Meat
We take so much for granted when it comes to food. So much so that many of us have lost touch with where and how our food is made. While I understand that much of the food available is processed, there is a distinct disconnect when it comes to understanding exactly what that means. To …
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Where tooth decay comes from.
Back in the good ol’ days when color t.v. was new and the world had yet to go 3D, Kellogs released this nifty little ad. Their secret weapon for flavor superiority? Sugar. Baked in sugar. click to see full size. Thanks to gizmodo for this one.
Macarons
Having always been fascinated about the art of making macarons, I’m proud to put up this little post as a tutorial for those wanting to try this process out. Just to clarify, I’m not talking about those fairly disappointing and overly sweet coconut confections but about the colourful and extremely flavourful french macarons. A thick …
Give it a Rest – Gluten: In-depth
Here’s a food geek that can explain Gluten: In Depth, & why it is sometimes best to give this network of proteins a break. http://www.finecooking.com/item/21978/gluten-in-depth Thnx Notesonameal – keep up the good work!! Jill www.CHEFinBERLIN.com