Some say Champagne goes with all food. And up until a workshop a few weeks ago, I was pretty convinced anything sparkling went perfectly with oysters (as my math friends would put it; "All A's are B's, all B's are C's, so all A's are C's" - All oysters are food, all food goes … [Read more...] about Champagne, Chardonnay, Chablis and Oysters
Everything Else
To Fields of Lucuma
I received an invitation today to heaven. My heaven - one coated in maple syrup mixed with roasted sweet potatoes. My heaven is creamy like avocado and rich like butterscotch, but dairy-free, like chicken soup for the lactose intolerant soul. The producer of organic lucuma … [Read more...] about To Fields of Lucuma
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
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!
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
Chili-Rubbed Arctic Char with Southwestern Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Chili Hollandaise from John Howie of the Seastar Restaurant and Pan Pacific in Seattle
This recipe is adapted from the cookbook "Passion & Palate" by Seattle chef and restaurateur, John Howie. I ate his food for the first time when I was staying at the Pan Pacific Hotel in the city for an article for EnRoute. The first bite of his seasonal peaches, nectarines … [Read more...] about Chili-Rubbed Arctic Char with Southwestern Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Chili Hollandaise from John Howie of the Seastar Restaurant and Pan Pacific in Seattle
University of the Streets Cafe this Thursday: Creativity in the Kitchen – How do we share the table with food intolerances?
This Thursday at 7pm I'll be part of a panel of invited guests for a moderated open discussion about getting creative in the kitchen despite food sensitivities. I'll be joined by chef extraordinaire, Aaron Langille, of Cafe Sardine and raw food goddess, Ildiko Brunner, of Raw in … [Read more...] about University of the Streets Cafe this Thursday: Creativity in the Kitchen – How do we share the table with food intolerances?