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5 Edmonton chefs share guilty food pleasures
For most of us, guilt worthy foods usually involve salt, grease, and sugar. But have you ever wondered what chefs like indulge in? From fried chicken to candy, a handful of Edmonton chefs are sharing their guilty food pleasures.
ICYMI: Irradiated beef approved by Health Canada, KFC offers cooking classes in Toronto, Top Chef Canada: All Stars and more
As reports on American political actions seemingly get more and more dreary, it's getting progressively easier to become consumed with what's happening south of the Canadian border.
And on the note of consuming, plenty of interesting food-related things happened across Canada in the past couple of weeks.
3 Canadian craft beers that pair perfectly with barbecued ribs
Even though summer is still a few months away, most Canadians still appreciate a barbecue-style meal during the colder time of the year.
One day in Calgary: designer and MasterChef Canada contestant Ali Jadavji
Ali Jadavji is a designer for California Closets and was recently named one of the top 24 contestants on season four of MasterChef Canada. He was born in Toronto and raised in Calgary, his love and passion for food started early in life from his travels and being exposed to different cultures.
6 Montreal cocktail spots to kick the winter blues
A good cocktail – a great cocktail – that is, is something to savour. It’s not a lager to be crushed, or an Apothic Red to be sucked down with a straw, it’s a balanced drink that feels nice to hold in your hand and makes you want to sip on it indefinitely.
11 Books that study, dissect and celebrate Canadian cuisine
Over the decades, there have been many, many books that have tackled the topic of Canadian cuisine, whether that means a cookbook chronicling classic recipes from a certain part of the country or any one of Canadian Living's many thorough instructional books that highlight tried-and-true recipes any confident home cook can add to their repertoire.
Q&A with Speaking in Cod Tongues author Dr. Lenore Newman on Canada's food identity past, present and future
What is Canadian cuisine?
While that recurring question can't simply be answered with poutine and maple syrup, those are definitely two little specks that help make our country's food scene as vibrant and unique as it continues to be.
10 Healthy fast casual restaurants to get a delicious meal
Who says eating on the run has to be unhealthy and unsatisfying? When it comes to fast casual dining, these amazing spots have stepped up the game in offering quick, nutritious meals packed with flavour. Here are 10 quick-service restaurants across Canada that make you feel good in the belly.
Hansen Distillery shares generations of family traditions with moonshine
It’s a family tradition that’s been passed down from generation to generation.
Mangalitsa: The hairy pig makes its Alberta debut
The Kobe beef of pork, raised in the Prairies
8 Montreal brunch spots to stave off cabin fever
Although the days are slowly but surely getting longer, it’s still easy to go stir crazy in the middle of winter when it’s dark out well before dinnertime; but, good food, good company, and good vibes never fail to boost your spirits. So make the most of the daylight hours with brunch at these places which have all of the above!
ICYMI: Alberta chefs clean up at Gold Medal Plates, B.C.-grown truffles, chefs face off in a charity hockey game and more
As always, the Canadian Culinary Championships (or Gold Medal Plates, as they're called for short) were the talk of the town this past week after a weekend of intense battle in Kelowna between talented chefs in Canada. Further west, Vancouver is having its own cause for celebration over some beautiful B.C.
7 Sweet and savoury uses for leftover chocolate
‘Tis the time of year for chocolate hearts and boxed truffles, and before you know it, there will be more chocolate bunnies and eggs galore. Even for the most adamant of chocoholics, it’s almost an insurmountable task to eat all of that chocolate as-is. Luckily, you don’t have to.
One day in Regina: Jack 94.5 radio host Sheri Ebert
"The camera eats first".
Yes, Sheri Ebert unapologetically admits she is that person who insists on first taking a picture of any especially-interesting or delicious dishes before she tastes them. In fact, her husband, Jeremy, is used to being the third-place subject of Instagram posts, after food and their little dog Dooli.
ICYMI: Tim Hortons expands to Mexico, Popeyes causes traffic problems in Calgary, new liquor legislation for Nova Scotia and more
We are going to avoid highlighting any sort of mushy, true love-y news story this week, despite Valentine's Day swiftly approaching.
First taste: Edmonton's highly anticipated restaurant, Baijiu opens its doors
After one too many Cognacs at a New Year’s Eve party, restaurateur Kevin Cam and his friend, Justin Hill, tossed around the idea of opening a cocktail joint that served small plates of Asian food. By the end of the night, they were planning their dream venture—one that would marry the best features of their favourite restaurants: Dailo in Toronto and Bao Bei in Vancouver.
What I'm loving lately: 9 Canadian chefs on their favourite dishes
When it comes to sourcing the best eats, there’s no other group who has more impeccable taste or higher standards—yes, we’re talking about chefs. And not just any chefs, but the crème de la crème of food aficionados in the country; the folks who lead Canada’s food culture and inspire us with their mosaic of delicious creations.
5 Food-related reasons to check out these winter festivals across Canada
Winters in Canada can be hard. Freezing temperatures, blustery blizzards, and days so short that they feel like they’re over before they’ve even started don’t do much to boost national morale. There is an upside though, the conditions have inspired Canadians to get out and get active with tons of winter festivals to take part in.
ICYMI: Okanagan chefs create chocolate formula, a Canadian food festival serves up garbage, new liquor laws for B.C. go into effect, and more
There never seems to be a dull moment in our lively food scene here in Canada. From North America's first chocolate formula created by a post-secondary institution in Kelowna and a famous Winnipeg eatery announcing its sale, to a food festival centring around garbage and leftover food, here are some of the most interesting Canadian food news stories from the past week or so.
ICYMI: Food news on tax changes, Prairies being featured in Vogue, Devour! film festival and more
Small bites of food news from the past week
ICYMI: Edmonton chefs shed light on industry mental health, a Saskatoon chef cooks up garbage for dinner, Ontario-grown sea buckthorn berries on the rise and more
If the American election highs and lows (and extreme lows) have you wishing there must be some positive news out there, then we've got just what you need.
ICYMI: Poutine-flavoured lip balm hits the market, a beloved Edmonton chef passes away, Filipino food gains traction nationally and more.
If you've been let down by politics or your favourite sports team lately, you'll be happy to know that there's interesting and heart-warming food news coming your way. From Canadians' food shopping habits to new lunch programs, here's what you may have missed this week in food.
ICYMI: Poutine Pizza Pops, potential banning of bee-killing pesticide, Toronto's new 25,000 square foot food hall and more
It wasn't just turkeys (i.e. Thanksgiving in America) that people were talking about these past few days. From Canadian geese to vegetables, the historic perogy to lacklustre poutine Pizza Pops, a potential bill to stop junk food advertising targeted at children to bee-killing pesticide, a lot happened this week in the food world across the country.
ICYMI: Hops mistaken for marijuana result in arrests in P.E.I., warm weather in Winnipeg means busy restaurants and The Globe and Mail's best new restaurant lists for 2016
If you need a distraction from holiday decorating or the impending visits from a variety of in-laws or second cousins that you don't overly enjoy, here are a few of the top Canadian food news stories from this week to keep you occupied distracted.
ICYMI: Game of Thrones launches line of wines, new tax for Ontario distillers, John Deere's zero-emission tractor prototype and more
Between the cookie baking and all the parties, prepping for the holidays has probably gotten you a bit behind on the world of news, especially food news. To keep you updated on all the happenings in the world of food, from what is sure to be a popular line of wine to junk food being on the menu of a Montreal hospital, heres your ICYMI for the week.