By Devon Peart Nothing says summer like grilled foods. From a nutrition standpoint, grilling is a great way to prepare foods because it uses very little fat except to add flavour, and can be limited to your preference. Also, you don’t lose nutrients in the cooking water. From a taste standpoint, it’s a great way […]
From culinary adventure to health and wellness, the unique qualities, texture and appeal of ancient grains continue to propel their growth. For example, whole millet and sorghum flours both impart a crunchiness compared to whole quinoa flour which lends a softer, smoother bite. The growth of their inclusion in a variety of categories – like […]
By Liana Robberecht September 4, 2014 No dessert if you don’t finish your vegetables!! Sound familiar? Flashbacks to mom? Or maybe just flashbacks to last night with your own picky eater. Vegetables have been standing in the way of dessert long enough. Cheeky chefs everywhere are inciting revolution demanding that we have our cake and […]
By Sean Moon November 27, 2013 No matter how you slice it, dice it or cook it, the humble potato has an almost revered place on Canadian restaurant menus. Fried, baked, roasted, mashed or slathered in cheese curds and gravy, we just can’t seem to get enough of their earthy goodness. Heck, we even write […]
By Aaron Jourden October 17, 2013 Dairy ingredients play an important role on restaurant menus – be it a crave-worthy dipping sauce for a starter or side, a crowning topping of cheese on a burger or an all-out dessert star in the form of ice cream. Incorporating dairy can serve many purposes, from adding a […]
By Aaron Jourden July 30, 2013 From back to basics to beyond the border Diners today want chef-driven comfort foods like grilled cheese and burgers as well as new takes on classic dishes like poutine. At the same time they want healthy options that make use of what’s local and seasonal, and they are showing […]
By Sean Moon July 18, 2013 Whether you’re a chef on the prowl for new recipe ideas, a restaurateur with your sights set on bringing in more curious customers or a health-conscious diner hunting for unique better-for-you menu options, Canadians now have more choices than ever to tame their desire for a walk on the […]
By Sean Moon May 14, 2013 It doesn’t seem all that long ago that hungry diners looking for a way to top their favourite burger or add some zing to grilled meats had a simple menu from which to choose – from mustard to mayo – or maybe even a fancy-schmancy béarnaise sauce for the […]
Sustainable seafood By Janine Bolton, LEAF December 20, 2010 Sustainable seafood has been a hot topic as of late. More diners are becoming aware of this issue and looking for restaurants that serve sustainable seafood. National and international programs such as Ocean Wise, SeaChoice and Seafood Watch make it easier for consumers and chefs alike […]
By Diane Chiasson Food that looks beautiful awakens our senses so that it actually tastes better. That is why many chefs place so much emphasis on food presentation. These days, it’s not uncommon to be presented with a dish that could be considered a serious work of art. I’m not suggesting that you run out […]
