Do you have that one vegan friend that you never invite to a dinner party? That's me. And I'm not even vegan! (Gluten and lactose intolerant, no pork, no beef, no tofu and the list goes on, generally FODMAPs at the moment.) It's a little annoying to not get invited to a lot of … [Read more...] about Vegan Dinner Party: Balsamic-Braised Oyster Mushrooms on Pressure Caramelized Parsnip Purée with Bok Choy and Flame-Toasted Sunflower Seeds
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The Best Restaurants of MTL à Table 2017, November 2-16
It's time for MTL à Table – two weeks in fall when restaurants offer $21, $31 and $41 table d'hôte dinners and $15 brunch deals. If you're a frugal foodie, it's an opportunity to snag a fine dining table at a reduced price (without reduced quality). But it's not just for super … [Read more...] about The Best Restaurants of MTL à Table 2017, November 2-16
Pecorino, Potato and Anchovy Flatbread Pizza with Lemon Zest on a Gluten free Crust
I know, I know. I'm lactose intolerant. Why am I writing about a recipe with Italian sheep's milk cheese? Because life's too short. And just a little bit won't kill me. So what if my digestion was unhappy for a few days? Worth it. I could blame Yotam Ottolenghi and his … [Read more...] about Pecorino, Potato and Anchovy Flatbread Pizza with Lemon Zest on a Gluten free Crust
Cocktails from MadeWithLove and Cocktail Invasion Montreal 2017
A month ago I went to the opening of Cocktail Invasion in Montreal and I also went to the all-out MadeWithLove national cocktail championship. I've been in past years and this year was no less of a ridiculous party with tons of quality booze. The room was set up so that each … [Read more...] about Cocktails from MadeWithLove and Cocktail Invasion Montreal 2017
Taste-Testing the Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert on Global Television
This morning I got Kim Sullivan to taste 7 products from this upcoming weekend's Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert in Montreal. Here are the products we sampled: 1. The Salads-in-a-Jar from Ma Vitrine Bio These super healthy meal-in-a-jar salads made in Quebec. The maki jar that … [Read more...] about Taste-Testing the Expo Manger Santé et Vivre Vert on Global Television
Damas: Gorgeous Syrian in Outremont
Upscale Middle Eastern is still riding high in Montreal – especially with Damas Restaurant at the reins. Inspired by Yotam Ottolenghi and a slew of popular cookbooks from across the pond, Su is dragging well-dressed Westmounters to Verdun, LOV is doing it vegetarian in the Old … [Read more...] about Damas: Gorgeous Syrian in Outremont
Copper Branch: Indulgent Vegetarian Restaurants in Montreal
Copper Branch = Where you eat if you're craving poutine or a burger...and you're gluten free or vegan – because what you're left with when you get rid of the bun, the cheese, the gravy and the burger at a regular snackbar is, essentially, a piece of lettuce. And that's awfully … [Read more...] about Copper Branch: Indulgent Vegetarian Restaurants in Montreal
NuPasta: Low Carb and Gluten Free Konjac Pasta
Love pasta but can't do gluten? Or do you hate the idea of empty carbs? Or maybe you miss ramen as much as I do. Here's a solution: NuPasta. It's made with konjac, a mountain plant whose root is a bit like taro but instead of starch contains tons of fibre. Which is why each … [Read more...] about NuPasta: Low Carb and Gluten Free Konjac Pasta
Chana Masala from “My Indian Kitchen”
There are three tricks to making delicious Indian food: Don't use canned beans or lentils thinking they will taste as good as fresh Don't use pre-ground spices they will taste as good as freshly toasted and ground whole spices Follow the freaking recipe! At least the first … [Read more...] about Chana Masala from “My Indian Kitchen”
Lavanderia: Antonio Park’s South American Meat Emporium in Westmount
Every review of Antonio Park's Lavanderia seems to mention the parillada completa – the mixed grill of homemade chorizo, crisp-skinned fish, marinated cornish hen, beef short ribs, lamb shank, beef and charred broccoli, cauliflower and celery root that comes to the table on a … [Read more...] about Lavanderia: Antonio Park’s South American Meat Emporium in Westmount