PrintDiscovering Tagine
March 4th 2010
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on January 26, 2008.
The “tagine” cooking dish, which originated in the Maghreb region, is a hollow, round dish with a cone shaped cover.
The comfort of meatloaf
February 17th 2010
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on February 23, 2008.
Meatloaf is without any doubt, the ultimate “comfort food”. It’s so easy to prepare and so all-purpose, that anyone can try their hands at it; it’s sure to satisfy the most difficult appetites and can be a true piece of culinary art.
“Ossobuco”: the ace is in the hole!
December 9th 2009
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on December 2, 2006.
Ossobuco (also known as osso buco) or veal shanks, is a classic Italian dish that originated in Milan and it literally means “bone with a hole”. It is made from slices of veal shanks (preferably from milk-fed veal) with bone and marrow, braised languorously in a sauce of white wine and tomatoes, and is often served with a saffron flavoured risotto.
SOS Tips: Smart grocery shopping
October 18th 2009
With a bit of organization, some resourcefulness and some basic knowledge about cooking, you’ll see that it is actually possible to eat well and healthy without putting stress on your wallet!
SOS Tips: Eating local year-round
October 7th 2009
Do you know where your food comes from? A recent study indicates that the products that make up a typical North American meal travel an average of 2,400 km before winding up on our tables.
And yet, we have the opportunity to eat locally all year long.
Vive la France!
July 14th 2009
Today we celebrate the storming of Bastille on July 14, 1789. In honour of this event, why not try a classic French dish?
“Rediscover Coq au Vin”
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on March 31, 2007.
Protecting the Charlevoix lamb
July 2nd 2009
Originally published in the Journal de Montréal on June 13, 2009
Finally they have succeeded! After more than 10 years of work, the producers of Charlevoix lamb obtained a Protected Geographical Indication (PGI) last March. This refers to the local version of the controlled terms of origin already widespread in Europe, in particular for wines and other agricultural products.