I recently had the chance to spend a day on a farm just north of the city. I admit that many feelings went through my mind at first, but I have come to realize—especially through friends who are chefs—that when it comes to food, understanding the process of where our food comes from is equally as … [Read more...]
What You Should Know About Pork In Ontario
As consumers we are craving more information and asking more questions about the food we eat. That’s a good thing. We have choices and we are making everyday decisions and the more we know the better. When it comes to what we feed our families there’s even more at stake. We’ve been fortunate to … [Read more...]
UrbanKitchen: Little Dumplings
Dumplings are very much a part of my heritage. I grew up with them and they are absolute comfort foods. Making them is a labour of love. You just can't make a few. You need an afternoon of making LOTS. But it can also be a social thing. I remember sitting in my grandmother's kitchen many times as we … [Read more...]
About the Jerk
I was first introduced to the Jerk on my first trip to Jamaica. It was an awakening of my tastebuds that I fell in love with instantaneously. Any Jamaican will tell you the history of the jerk. Traditionally, Jerk was meant to help preserve fresh meats longer but over the course of time it's become … [Read more...]