Homecookin’: Some Snapshots From My Kitchen
The Ides of March have come to pass with many things food gracing our social medial channels. Ottawa keeps demonstrating there is good eating to be had. Food entrepreneurs continue to fill out the...
View ArticleNoodle Noodles Rah Rah Rah: Noodlefest Aftermath
What can I say about a noodlefest I bought tickets to attend ($10/person), but ended up working at as a volunteer hand for one of its vendors, Tarek Hassan of Gongfu Bao? Well, the venue’s kitchen at...
View ArticleNoodles Noodles Rah Rah Rah: A Little Noodling and a Noodlefest
Last November, founder Roy Abourgeili approached us to promote and attend Privé Food Thought‘s inaugural event, “Ottawa’s Underground Chef’s Market.” Suffice it to say, I was dubious. Originally,...
View ArticleTastes Like Feet…and That’s A Good Thing!
Like just about everyone who grew up in Ontario, I have fond memories of being marched from my regular classroom to the “French” room for lessons in Parisian French. I remember singing songs,...
View ArticleFirst Impressions: Momofuku Noodle Bar (TO)
Nearly two years ago, highly-acclaimed and Michelin Star-decorated New York City Chef David Chang announced he was bringing expanding Momofuku empire to Toronto. Like many excited food-lovers, I...
View ArticleSheldon Spaghetti, Stirfried Noodles, and A Curried Beef “Banh Mi” #FBS4Sandy
When I came across the challenge issued by Barbara Kiebel of Creative Culinary and Jenn of Jenn Cuisine: A Gluten Free Cooking Blog, I had to ask myself, what is comfort food. Barb and Jenn, two...
View ArticleSegway into Sidedoor: FABLE Dinner
Next Monday (July 9, 2012), Chef Jonny Korecki and fellow Top Chef Canada finalist Trevor Bird will host a FABLE-ous dinner at Sidedoor Contemporary Kitchen and Bar (18 York Street). It will begin with...
View ArticleA Cook’s Meal: Instant Ramen with Chicken and Pork Pho Broth
Saturday, the Ottawa Citizen (a local newspaper) reported certain foods manufactured and distributed in Canada by the ironically named “Basic Food Flavors Inc” have been voluntarily recalled. According...
View ArticleGiant Oyster Mushrooms Ramen
Picture this: It’s Saturday evening. You’ve finished a day’s worth of chores. Your better half is having a girls’ night out and it’s dinner time. There’s no room in the fridge to fit even a pizza box,...
View Article