It was a gorgeous summer day and a nice retreat away from the bustle of city smog. PEI is so relaxed and charming with fabulous restaurants and shops. Yes, even those Anne of Green Gables themed stores were sweet. But we were there on a mission. Along with a handful of journalists, we were shuttled … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Quick Mussels and Beer!
There are so many types of food that go well with beer, don't you think? I swear Hubby thinks that even chocolate goes well with a good beer. I won't argue with that! But beer is definitely a refreshing compliment to cuisine that is full of flavour and spices! Aside from drinking beer straight … [Read more...]
Fall Harvest Cooking with Chef Michael Smith
Hello Fall! The autumn months are always so fresh and crisp. There's nothing like putting on a warm sweater while still feeling the sun on our faces. The smell of the changing seasons makes us want to get downright comfy! We start thinking about comfort foods, right? Late in the summer, I had the … [Read more...]
Hanging out in Chef Michael Smith’s Kitchen!
We arrived at Chef Michael Smith's house in PEI. It's a very tall property as you would expect. There are old and colourful buoys strung from the well-constructed tree fort just to the side of the driveway. A quick glance around and you can tell that this is a home and not just a house. At the end … [Read more...]
Can An Open Call Get You Into a Hit Show?
Shawna Van Omme: One to Watch You see them all the time: notices for "Open Calls". Sometimes you have to wonder: is this real or a scam? If you don't already know this, there are a lot of money making schemes out there. Any time you see something telling you a big producer or … [Read more...]