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Meet the 100 Mile Producers at Gumboot Dinner at Seasonal 56 Restaurant in Langley, BC

Posted by on Sep 24, 2011 | 0 comments

Meet the 100 Mile Producers at Gumboot Dinner at Seasonal 56 Restaurant in Langley, BC

Farm-to-table, locally sourced and seasonally mindful dining is far from a fad. It’s become a part of many diners’ rhythmic vocabulary, and increasingly so, a wonted expectation. For reasons legitimate (e.g. sustainability) or otherwise (e.g. it’s the “foodie” thing to do), it’s a no brainer that enviro-socially conscious noshing is here to stay.

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Modern Tex Mex Wedding Menu Tasting in Austin

Posted by on Jul 25, 2011 | 22 comments

Modern Tex Mex Wedding Menu Tasting in Austin

Whenever people ask about how @TheRealMrFury and my wedding planning is coming along, they always add something to the extent of: at least you know the food will be spectacular! The assumption is understandable

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Patisserie Sadaharu Aoki in Paris, France

Posted by on Jul 14, 2011 | 15 comments

Patisserie Sadaharu Aoki in Paris, France

How DO Parisians stay so thin? It’s near impossible to find vegetables that aren’t smothered in butter at restaurants. Croissants and baguettes are diet staples, and purchasing fine, yet affordable wines is way too easy.

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Banana Brûlée with Ice Cream Recipe

Posted by on Jul 9, 2011 | 0 comments

Banana Brûlée with Ice Cream Recipe

… or rather, another non-recipe. Preparing dessert for dinner parties is my sore weakness. I have no problem throwing six savoury courses together

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Mango Salsa Recipe and How to Choose and Carve a Pineapple

Posted by on Jun 29, 2011 | 12 comments

Mango Salsa Recipe and How to Choose and Carve a Pineapple

Gracing tables at picnics, potlucks, or barbeques, this sunny summer salsa is always a hit.  This non-recipe is effortless to make too. Save slaving away in the kitchen for Thanksgiving. After all, it’s summer summer summer time.

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Win 2 Seats to Opening Reception of Canadian Culinary Federation’s 2011 National Conference

Posted by on Jun 6, 2011 | 19 comments

Win 2 Seats to Opening Reception of Canadian Culinary Federation’s 2011 National Conference

Not too long ago, I had the privilege of joining a judging panel for the Canadian Culinary Federation’s 2011 Healthy Chef Competition. With clip board in hand, I tagged along 10 other veteran chefs from one competitor’s station to the next

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