A very good customer had purchased a "Dinner for 4" package as the First Prize for a raffle item from me (Food Inspires). It was for an event called the Parra Social an annual event attended by current and past generations of people from Parra. Parra is a village in Northern Goa. It is one [...]
It's Wednesday and time for a treat! This is an easy version of a classic sweet Doodh Peda--the Indian version of Canadian Fudge. Simple ingredients you probably already have at home and if not, easy enough to get from the local grocery store. It took less than 1 hour to make, hard to believe given the [...]
Earlier this month, my daughter returned from her vacation in Portugal. Absolutely loved it. From the pictures she has seen of Goa (she hasn't been there yet), she could definitely see the Portuguese influence in the architecture, the colours and the food. One of her emails from Portugal said "Dad, we tried these Pasteis de Nata, [...]
Chef Chris Pires prepared a beautiful and delicious 4-course meal for an intimate dinner celebrating my parents 45th anniversary. We were all very impressed with the menu, presentation and ambiance that he created. Chef Chris is a joy to be around, he is professional and courteous, always made our guests feel at ease. He was [...]
Chris, Thanks so much for that superb dinner you prepared for my family and friends. From presentation to taste just great! The hors d'ouevres were the perfect start to the evening. The Asian Pork Belly on spoons, the thinly sliced Flank Steak with crisp lettuce, the spicy puff pastry patties - really a great way [...]
At the dinner table a few weeks back, the conversation turned to vegetarian cooking and more, healthful items on the menu. Among the menu items discussed were stuffed grape leaves. I've never worked with grape leaves before but was eager to try them. I do love dolmades though I wouldn't go so far to call [...]
It was a joyous celebration – 90 years young! On the weekend I Chef’d for a wonderful family (4 sisters) celebrating their mum’s 90th birthday. As a Chef, I know that presentation is a feast for the eyes before the tongue has a chance to taste anything. Well in this particular case, the presentation was [...]
Hi Chris: I could get used to this–a perfect dinner made by a professional cook in my kitchen and served to my husband and friends as we sipped wine on the deck. And I didn’t have to do the cleanup, either! But best of all was the delicious meal. “That was the best dinner I’ve [...]
What an evening! A few months ago, I was asked if I would donate a dinner for 4 to the Riverwood Conservancy Silent Auction Event to be held in April 2013. I agreed, the environment has always been a cause near and dear to my heart. I spent 3 years promoting TD Canada Trust’s Friends [...]
Chris, The evening was amazing; the food was “awe” inspiring and tasted delicious. the guests thoroughly enjoyed themselves and in all of the excitement, I forgot to take pictures. The hors d’Oeuvres were the talk of the evening gougeres with wild mushroom and cream cheese followed by curried mussel shooters. The main course was the [...]
