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Gazpacho: a celebration of tomatoes
August 19th 2010
No one knows the exact origin of the word «gazpacho», which is a cold tomato soup. Many believe that it derives from the Mozarabic word «caspa», meaning fragments or remnants of food. Pistou, a fragrance of the Provence region
August 16th 2010
Vegetable soup with pistou, which is almost a meal in itself, is the pride of Provence. The term «pistou», often confused with the neighbouring and perhaps more well known Ligurian «pesto», means «crushed». Bay leaf – the symbol of victory and wisdom
August 14th 2010
Native to the Mediterranean region, the bay laurel is a perennial shrub with spearheaded leaves that release a very strong fragrance when crushed, as they are rich in essential oils. Bay or laurel leaves are an essential component of the “bouquet garni“, a blend of aromatic herbs that is used in a variety of recipes and removed before serving. Add a touch of spice to your food…
August 12th 2010
If you want to make your sweet and savoury dishes more interesting, you must first learn to master your peppers. These are divided into two large categories: First, you have the sweet peppers that should actually be termed as «bell peppers», and which are consumed as vegetables. Broccoli: an unloved champion
August 9th 2010
If vegetables are good for the health, then broccoli is a veritable champion. In addition to its well-known success in the prevention of cancer, broccoli is also effective in reducing the risk of heart diseases. How about a savory aphrodisiac?
August 7th 2010
Savory is an aromatic perennial herb that originated in the Mediterranean region and it includes at least 15 species, of which Summer savory (Hortensis) and Winter savory (Montana) are the most common. Green beans: vegetables on the outside, legumes on the inside
August 5th 2010
Wax beans or green beans that can be eaten whole (pod and seed) are consumed as vegetables, but they contain more proteins than most other vegetables, and they are also rich in vitamins and minerals. | |||||||||||
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Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on September 15, 2007.
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on September 9, 2007.
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on August 14, 2010.
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on June 23, 2007.
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on August 2, 2008.
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on August 7, 2010.
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on August 9, 2008.