About a week or so ago, I was barrelling down the last aisle of my grocery store, in a rush because I had about twelve minutes left to get through the check-out, and boogie about six blocks to the preschool to collect my Little. It's always a bit of a mad dash.Anyway, I passed the freezer section … [Read more...]
A Passion for Food
"Nothing great in the world has ever been accomplished without passion." ~Hebbel One of the things I love about being Chef Dad, is the opportunity to meet with other people who share my passion for food. Occasionally this is with celebrity chefs on topics such as the culinary tourism … [Read more...]
Rosemary New Potatoes
Sometimes I'm so busy focusing on entrées I forget how easily a great side dish can turn a really good meal into a fantastic one.These potatoes will capture everyone's attention the minute they walk in the front door. The aroma of roasting garlic and rosemary will have … [Read more...]
Grilled Pinwheel Lollipops
I recently had some friends over and cooked up some smoked-meat filled hamburgers. They were as delicious as I'd hoped, and I was busy boasting about it on twitter when Deerhurst Resort chimed in with a bit of a throwdown:Not being one to shy away from a challenge, I came up with homemade steak, … [Read more...]
Shiitake and Scallion Lo Mein
You already know I'm a sucker for freshly made Chinese food at home. When I came across this recipe in a copy of Food & Wine Magazine, I knew it was a must-make.The dish looks and tastes so delicious. The savoury sauce coats the noodles, tender mushrooms and crisp green beans in flavourful … [Read more...]
My Grandmother Would Not Be Impressed
I was really in the mood for some homemade chicken soup the other night for dinner. Seeing how I wasn't up to cooking a start to finish soup over the course of a few hours I needed a quick hack.Now, while I know my Grandmother would not approve - sometimes you've gotta do what you've gotta … [Read more...]
Kung Po Chicken
Marinating a recipe's protein in cornstarch and sake is a Chinese technique known as silkening. It gives food a tender, velvety texture like the awesome Orange Beef recipe I posted over on Grill Interrupted. I made this delicious recipe for Kung Po Chicken for my wife on Valentine's Day. In … [Read more...]
Grilled Savoury Lamb Chops
These lamb chops are melt in your mouth delicious. The simple, sweet and savoury baste really make them irresistible. The flavours are subtle enough to accent but not overpower the delicious chops.My kids devoured these, and asked me if I'd make them for dinner again tomorrow night. Give them a … [Read more...]
Sunday Surf – Instead of Finger Pointing – How about cooperation & collaboration?
This morning I decided to browse the Globe & Mail website and I read this article, The More Mom Works, the Heavier the Child: Study. Really? Come on! More mother blame. The article is quite unbalanced and it seems like the intention is to get a debate raging in the … [Read more...]
McDonald’s Free Biscuits & Contest
Having spent a year in Atlanta, GA I can appreciate the South's breakfast carb-of-choice. There is really no better way to start your day than the buttery embrace of a warm biscuit. This month McDonald's Canada is launching their all-new Buttermilk Biscuits. Made with real buttermilk and … [Read more...]
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