WE would like to thank YOU for such a lovely evening. You went above and beyond with the food preparation. The menu worked so well. Everyone was buzzing with enthusiasm (and each had their own favourite dish) after you left and it was a truly memorable evening for all of us. The food was so [...]
Well it was a great week last week - weather wise, work wise, life wise! Then it happened, I woke up Easter morning - the reason for the season, thought I overslept as it was brighter in the room, threw open the curtains and was horrified to find snow on the ground!!! Okay let me [...]
Well it’s the last few days before school starts, but not the end of summer. It will never get easy to see your kids going away to school, no matter what age. So, if you are going away to school or the parent of someone going away to school, read on. For many parents this [...]
I had the pleasure of participating as a Chef in the Pan American Food Festival this weekend. This is an annual event but my first time with them. I had the pleasure of assisting some Master Chef's - Norman van Aken from the US, Roger Arakaki from Peru, and Rich Francis from our home and native land. To see these [...]
Yes, we went to Montreal for a few days. Fortunate enough to have our daughter and son join us - a real treat. So much to tell you about this beautiful city - most importantly, the culture and food. It almost felt like we were back in Paris. Old Montreal is absolutely beautiful. The choice of [...]
OMD (like OMG but in French!!). My wife and I were away for a few days. We were in Paris and let me tell you - the food was amazing! Oh yes there were museums, history, culture, cafés, the very civilized Metro (subway) system, the wonderful people and did I mention the food! Our typical [...]
Earlier this year I wrote a small blog about a new venture I was starting with The Riverwood Conservancy's (TRC) "Garden to Kitchen" program as inspired by their "Enabling Garden". The Enabling Garden is a hands-on teaching garden that is fully accessible and innovatively designed to accommodate physically and developmentally challenged children, youth, adults, the elderly and [...]
This is the second half of Part 1 - The Baking Pantry. This article will speak specifically to tools and equipment I have in my Baking Pantry. Again, working in someone else's kitchen you see the tools they use and can make notes to add items to your collection or - if they aren't foodies, add [...]
I often get asked what I keep in my pantry. My answer is usually explained in 3 parts just as my pantry items are - Freezer, Cooking and Baking pantries. When I visit family and friends, I'll often take over - I mean, ask if they need help in the kitchen, and if I'm lucky enough that [...]
So we've all buckled down now for a fantastic 2014! It's going to be an exciting year for Food Inspires and I'm sure for all of you! But before I finally say goodbye to a wonderful 2013, I had to post some pictures from our ice storm and the Christmas meal that almost wasn't. Our [...]
