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
Archives for December 2012
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
I’m in The Free Press – NDG CSL and Hamstead Newspaper
Remember when I mentioned I as going to be a speaker at a Concordia University of the Streets Cafe about food intolerances? Well here's a little write-up in the Free Press about the event, and a photo. We got great feedback from the attendees, who were mostly food intolerance … [Read more...] about I’m in The Free Press – NDG CSL and Hamstead Newspaper
Parsnip Dumplings in Broth
The problem with adapting a recipe to make it gluten-free the first time you ever make it is that if it's not amazing, you don't know if it was your fault or the recipe's. I tried two versions of this dish - one with millet flour and one with chickpea flour instead of regular … [Read more...] about Parsnip Dumplings in Broth
Sweet Potato Pancakes with Spicy Soy-Lime Dipping Sauce and Avocado
I made a soup once that was a combination of everything good - it was sweet, salty, spicy, and sour all at once. Since that day, those four combined flavours have been my goal for all things excellent, especially when it comes to sweet potato. Now any time I eat sweet potato I … [Read more...] about Sweet Potato Pancakes with Spicy Soy-Lime Dipping Sauce and Avocado