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.

Doodh Peda – now that’s good Fudge!

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 [...]

Doodh Peda – now that’s good Fudge!2020-10-12T19:37:50-04:00

Portuguese Egg Tarts

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, [...]

Portuguese Egg Tarts2020-10-12T19:37:50-04:00

Stuffed Grape Leaves

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 [...]

Stuffed Grape Leaves2020-10-12T19:37:50-04:00

A 90th Birthday Party!

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 [...]

A 90th Birthday Party!2020-10-12T19:37:52-04:00

Liz’s Garden Party

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 [...]

Liz’s Garden Party2020-10-12T19:37:52-04:00

Salted Black and White Chocolate Brownies

Here's a recipe from one of my all time favorite Chef's Ina Garten aka the Barefoot Contessa.  I adapted the recipe to reduce the amount of fat in the Brownie.  My goodness, if they tasted this good with the reduced fat recipe, can you just imagine how good they would be with the regular recipe, [...]

Salted Black and White Chocolate Brownies2020-10-12T19:37:52-04:00

Spiced Coconut Salmon on a Cedar Plank with Rosemary Garlic Potatoes

The sun was peeking through the clouds yesterday, in and out and in and out. So when it finally decided to stay out around 3, I decided to bbq. I know, I just bbq'd a few days ago, but it's summer (well almost). Anyway, here is a great recipe for a Spiced Coconut Salmon on [...]

Spiced Coconut Salmon on a Cedar Plank with Rosemary Garlic Potatoes2020-10-12T19:37:52-04:00

Oh what a week!

Well my friends, it's been a hectic week at home.  Dad got sick and we had to take him to the hospital - he's much better and should be home over the next few days.  I was feeling just awful after last weekend and finally dragged myself to a walk-in on Tuesday only to discover I [...]

Oh what a week!2020-10-12T19:37:53-04:00

Apples in Puff Pastry!

At the PC Cooking Schools, I'm fortunate enough to make some healthy nutritious meals designed by the Head Chef's at main Kitchen, but I also get to introduce other recipes I have made over the years. Here's one that continues to receive great feedback. It uses Puff Pastry (I've been using the PC Brand as long as [...]

Apples in Puff Pastry!2013-06-02T10:31:37-04:00

What a May! Teaching, Demo’s, Parties…

Wow... Hard to believe it's been 4 months since I started the personal Chef for busy lives business. Typically off to a slow start for a new business, it has been building up to a fantastic May. Thanks to all who referred and booked my services last month. Bridal Showers, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Dinner for the [...]

What a May! Teaching, Demo’s, Parties…2020-10-12T19:37:53-04:00
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