Making a yule log is a long winded–albeit rewarding–process. I used to make about a dozen bûches de Noël every year with my mom. We would start by making the logs and freezing them a couple of weeks before the holidays then we would assemble them as needed. It seemed as if we were baking …
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posted in : SAISONS DINNERS, MONTREAL
Have you heard of the SAISONS dinners and did you know that I am their founder? SAISONS is a collection of curated gatherings staged in unique surroundings and headlining Montreal-based chefs working with seasonal and regional ingredients with the express mission of promoting our distinctive Quebec cuisine. These SAISONS DINNERS take place once every season and are organized by Janice and I. …
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posted in : MONTREAL, restaurant reviews
I have now crossed the city from north to south and from east to west twice to have lunch at McKiernan Luncheonette. In Montreal construction traffic hell. Yes, it’s that good. This brand new luncheonette (I love that word) is the latest baby from the Joe Beef and Liverpool House gangs in partnership with Derek Dammann of …
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posted in : MONTREAL, restaurant reviews
Food lovers rejoice! MTLàTABLE is coming back for a 7th edition November 1 to 11, 2018! The 150 participating restaurants will offer a three-course, $23, $33 or $43 set-price dinner menu. Québec’s terroir and wealth of products will be celebrated during the festival with a starring role on each menu. Brunches are also back this year with …
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posted in : Nova Scotia
“Nowhere in Nova Scotia is more than 67 km (42 mi) from the ocean.” – Ted Harrison Until about a month ago, I had never been to any of Canada’s eastern provinces. For years, I have longingly looked at photos of lighthouses, beautiful sunsets, pretty coastal houses and gorgeous stretches of beaches until I couldn’t take it anymore and decided …
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