Guess what? I won a contest for the Asian Pork Belly hors d 'oeuvres which has become a signature offering for receptions and parties done by Food Inspires. So, I'm now going to share this easy to make and great tasting recipe with you. It's pictured on my site with a mandarin segment and nestled [...]
Two more locations - In May this year, I started doing demo/instruction at the PC Cooking Schools at Loblaw locations throughout the GTA. Many of you have requested that I inform you of when I might be in your neighborhood so I'm posting this schedule for the month of August. The program is free to attend in that you [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Menu: - Cheese Tray with Old Cheddar, Gouda and Parmigiano Reggiano, Home Made Tomato Chutney, Home Made Honey and Thyme Crackers, Assorted Flatbreads and Fruit - Snap Peas with Balsamic Vinegar Reduction - Mixed Baby Greens with King Oyster Mushroom/Prosciutto Croutons, Pomegranate, Enoki Mushrooms and Raspberry Vinaigrette - Golden Rice with Peas, Carrots and Corn - Butter Chicken [...]
No, not mine, not yet anyway. My in-laws just celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary this past weekend. I was so busy making the cake for them I lost track of time. I now realize that when you see those cakes with all the detail, they truly are worth every penny you pay the Pastry Chef. [...]
Wow! What a weekend! I catered a Bridal Shower for 50 this weekend - A Mad Hatter Tea Party affair. What an awesome time with some great people. I've included some pictures of the food prepared - all finger foods from mini-lasagnas and Quiche to Lemon Cookies and Sorbet. The cake was the centerpiece, I [...]
I was lucky enough to attend this gala fundraiser for the Canadian Foundation for Dietetic Research (CFDR) at Steam Whistle Brewing Company on Friday evening. The MC was Mairlyn Smith - what a great job of keeping everyone laughing and in great humor. I got the chance to meet Anna Olson and Michael Olson, Stefano Faita and [...]
