My almost 15-year-old(!) blog, multiculturiosity.com, is officially one of the top 15 Montreal food blogs according to Feedspot. My recipes, restaurant write-ups, and travel writing came in 5th overall, after Eater Montreal and Shut Up and Eat. I'd never heard of Feedspot before … [Read more...] about Multiculturiosity.com voted Top 5 Montreal Food Blogs
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Vote for the 5à7 Podcast for Best Podcast on CultMTL’s Annual “Best of Montreal” List
It would mean so much to me if you could vote for the 5à7 Podcast as "Best Podcast" on CultMTL's annual Best of Montreal list. I’ve put a year into speaking with people with unique perspectives on what’s going on in the city and as far away as London, England, and Barbados. … [Read more...] about Vote for the 5à7 Podcast for Best Podcast on CultMTL’s Annual “Best of Montreal” List
I’m in The Globe & Mail: How to Crash a Newfoundland Dessert Party and other Holiday Food Traditions
Last week I was in The Globe & Mail with a story about crashing a Newfoundland dessert party, but the story is really about food traditions from coast to coast, specifically regional and familial variations on holiday jello puddings and a whole lot of Dream Whip. I should … [Read more...] about I’m in The Globe & Mail: How to Crash a Newfoundland Dessert Party and other Holiday Food Traditions
Talking Food and Restaurants on the Radio with the Montreal Gazette’s New Food Writers
Last week I was a guest on two local radio shows with the other members of the Montreal Gazette's new team of food writers. CBC Radio Noon invited Isa Tousignant (who's writing lists), Joanna Fox (who's writing reviews) and myself (I'm writing food features) to be part of … [Read more...] about Talking Food and Restaurants on the Radio with the Montreal Gazette’s New Food Writers
Amie Watson on Breakfast Television: Talking Wine in Montreal
In case you missed me drinking at 8 a.m. a little while ago, here's my segment from Breakfast Television Montreal on CityTV talking about three Montreal wine events and tasting some organic and natural wine with show co-host Derick Fage: You have no idea how relieved I was … [Read more...] about Amie Watson on Breakfast Television: Talking Wine in Montreal
My Interview on CBC’s Homerun About Canning: We Talk Jams, Pickles and Boozy Creations
I was asked to be on CBC Montreal's Homerun to talk about seasonal canning. Guest host Morgan Dunlop and I talk about pickles and jams for beginners, community gardens and what's in season now. Here's the audio from last week: … [Read more...] about My Interview on CBC’s Homerun About Canning: We Talk Jams, Pickles and Boozy Creations
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
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?
Montreal Mirror Article: “The Point does lunch”
This used to be a link to my article in the Montreal Mirror from last April (2012), but when the Mirror closed, the site went down. So here's the full article. It may have been edited before publishing, but I think this was the final version. It's lunchtime in Pointe St-Charles. … [Read more...] about Montreal Mirror Article: “The Point does lunch”