Welcome to my Blog! Here you will find chronicles of my day to day life as a Chef. In it you will find pictures from my travels, read anecdotally about my dreams and aspirations, share my excitement on the discovery of a new (to me) recipe, tool or technique, as well as my trials and tribulations as a new entrepreneur, and anything else that strikes me as interesting, odd or just plain cool.

Decadent Breakfast Crepes

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 [...]

Decadent Breakfast Crepes2021-12-26T17:45:04-05:00

Nachos with a twist for tonight’s game!

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 [...]

Nachos with a twist for tonight’s game!2020-10-12T19:37:18-04:00

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!

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 [...]

Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate!2020-10-12T19:37:18-04:00

Jayne and Warren wrote – Personal Chef Services – Surprise 50th Anniversary Dinner

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, [...]

Jayne and Warren wrote – Personal Chef Services – Surprise 50th Anniversary Dinner2020-10-12T19:37:19-04:00

Beef and Seafood (Pho style) Soup

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 [...]

Beef and Seafood (Pho style) Soup2020-10-12T19:37:19-04:00

2014 Christmas Cookie, #12 – Spicy Bacon and Cheddar Crackers (Cheeselets)

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 [...]

2014 Christmas Cookie, #12 – Spicy Bacon and Cheddar Crackers (Cheeselets)2021-11-21T17:19:28-05:00

2014 Christmas Cookie/Sweet, #11 – Goan Milk-Almond Toffee

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 [...]

2014 Christmas Cookie/Sweet, #11 – Goan Milk-Almond Toffee2020-12-14T16:22:24-05:00

2014 Christmas Cookie, #10 – Chanukah Rugelach

This is for all my Jewish friends and in-law family. Let me start by wishing you a Happy Chanukah! I know this is a Christmas cookie blog, but I came across this recipe for Rugelach and thought it would be a good addition to jointly celebrate Christmas and Chanukah. My first attempt at making Rugelach [...]

2014 Christmas Cookie, #10 – Chanukah Rugelach2021-11-21T17:18:59-05:00

Stephen and Odette wrote – Personal Chef Services – Dinner for 10

Dinner for TEN What a spread! With four couples who came to our home expecting dinner and drinks. They were completely bowled over as the hors d 'ouevres were simply incredible mini tea sandwiches with prosciutto and turkey, and mini caramelized onion tarts. For appetizers we had Roasted Onion and Potato Soup garnished with Fried [...]

Stephen and Odette wrote – Personal Chef Services – Dinner for 102020-10-12T19:37:20-04:00

2014 Christmas Cookie, #9 – Stained Glass Cookies

My mum first showed me this cookie in the December 2002 edition of Gourmet Magazine. I wasn't much of a cookie baker back then but this caught my eye. I wanted to surprise the kids and so I set to making them one Saturday morning while they were out for activities. They looked great. I [...]

2014 Christmas Cookie, #9 – Stained Glass Cookies2021-11-21T17:19:16-05:00
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