I may have told you in a previous blog, I'm doing a Chocolate course at George Brown. This is in the 20th hour of my 24 hour day. But really, if you have to make a sacrifice for something, isn't chocolate the right thing. So this is a tried and true, tested and tasted recipe [...]
Baby it's cold outside! No really cold outside! No I don't want to break out into a duet, it's just cold outside. And if one more person tells me "it's Canada", I really will explode. I know it's Canada, I've spent nearly all my life here. It doesn't help. Now hot soup, that will help! [...]
In honor of the day that is coming up, you know the one, I made this themed cake. Okay, truth is I'm very thankful that my wife doesn't believe in it. I always thought I wanted her to. I'd send flowers to her office, buy chocolates and things. But her response was always the same [...]
Breakfast crepes, as decadent and delicious and you want them to be. And the recipe for the crepes: 2 large eggs 1 cup milk 1/4 cup water 1 cup flour 3 tablespoons melted butter 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a separate container Using a whisk, stir all the ingredients together until there are no lumps Let [...]
I hear there's a game on tonight! I say this, tongue in cheek as I'm really not a big fan of watching the game, most definitely the half time show though, and I have been known to partake - actively, in the consumption of food and drink in the post game celebration - no matter [...]
I knew that would get your attention! Like we haven't had enough over the holidays. But it is almost the end of January, a little under 2 months and spring is here - on the calendar at least! I know I haven't posted a blog in a while so I thought I'd better get back [...]
I've known Chris for over a year now, having worked with him & sitting in on one of his classes. When it came time to plan a celebration for my in-laws' 50th anniversary, I knew Chris was the chef to contact as he is a true gentleman & is ever accommodating. After a phone consultation, [...]
Happy New Year everyone! Well it's January 5th already! I don't know about you but we ate, drank, ate some more, and then ate some more only after drinking (but never driving - a big thank you to all the designated drivers out there!) some more. Time to get back on the sensible eating/drinking program [...]
Drum roll please! I bring to you, Christmas Cookie #12 (Oh yes I did!!!) - hot, spicy, decadent, savory. So this should come as no surprise! You know I like it hot! Bacon, chillies and cheese or chillies, cheese and bacon, no matter how you say it, it conjures up lip smacking memories (for me anyway). I [...]
You know I love this season! I wouldn't give it up for anything and I'm truly grateful for all we have in this beautiful land called Canada. It's been my home for almost 50 years, it's all I know, it's where I grew up and where I started my family and they now grow and [...]
